Financial adversity and subsequent health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

There are concerns that the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including employment inactivity and job loss, will have consequences for the UK population's health and wellbeing. However, there is limited qualitative research into how financial adversity contributes to poor health outcomes in this context. This study aimed to explore forms of financial adversity experienced during the pandemic and their subsequent impacts for health and wellbeing.

Methods

Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 20 people who experienced a form of financial adversity during the pandemic and six service providers employed in social welfare support services. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Two main sources of financial adversity were identifi

SUBMITTER: May T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9883074 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature