The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Self-Reported Management of Chronic Conditions

Authors

Hyllore Imeri, University of Mississippi
Erin Holmes, University of Mississippi
Shane Desselle, Touro University California
Meagen Rosenthal, University of Mississippi

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

Chronic conditions (CCs) management during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the pandemic on patient activation (PA) and health locus of control (HLOC) remain unknown. This cross-sectional online survey study examined the role of COVID-19 pandemic-related worry or fear in PA and HLOC among patients with CCs. Individuals with CCs (n = 300) were recruited through MTurk Amazon. The questionnaire included sociodemographic questions, the Patient Activation Measure, and the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control–Form B. Out of the 300 participants, 9.7% were diagnosed with COVID-19, and 7.3% were hospitalized. Patients with cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, drug abuse/substance abuse, and stroke reported significant difficulties in managing their CCs due to worry or fear because of COVID-19. More than half of the sample (45.7%) reported COVID-19-related worry or fear about managing their CCs, and these patients had lower PA and lower external HLOC compared to patients not affected by COVID-19-related worry or fear. Health professionals should provide more support for patients facing difficulties in managing their CCs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Relational Format

journal article

Recommended Citation

Imeri, H., Holmes, E., Desselle, S., Rosenthal, M., & Barnard, M. (2021). The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on self-reported management of chronic conditions. Journal of Patient Experience, 8, 237437352110076. https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735211007693

DOI

10.1177/23743735211007693

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