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COVID-19 Related Practices and Fears Among Patients with Chronic Diseases

COVID-19 Related Practices and Fears Among Patients with Chronic Diseases

Authors

  • Sarmad Zahoor
  • shajee siddiqui
  • Muhammad Azhar Jamil
  • Ibrar Rafique
  • Muhammad Yousaf Khan
  • Haroon Ahmed
  • Muhammad Sohail Afzal
  • Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib National Skills University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37018/RQIX8253

Keywords:

COVID-19, Practices, Fears, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health

Abstract

Background: Chronic diseases are considered as added risk of severity of COVID-19 infection. This study was planned to assess practices and fears of patients with chronic diseases during COVID-19 pandemic.

Participants and Methods: An online questionnaire was developed and shared with potential participants using the snowball technique. The questionnaire included questions about sociodemographic characteristics, practices and fears related to COVID-19. A total of 181 patients with chronic diseases filled the questionnaire.

Results: About 72.4% reported fear due to increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Male, married and those living with two or more chronic diseases were more panic as compared to others. About 56% were worried about emergency care for their existing condition.

Conclusion: The analysis showed good practices especially wearing a mask and avoiding crowded places among patients with chronic diseases. However, the presence of fear of the severe infection and emergency care might affect their mental health which needs attention and counseling.

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Published

2023-03-31

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Zahoor S, siddiqui shajee, Jamil MA, Rafique I, Khan MY, Ahmed H, et al. COVID-19 Related Practices and Fears Among Patients with Chronic Diseases. J Fatima Jinnah Med Univ [Internet]. 2023 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 May 6];17(1):15-8. Available from: https://www.jfjmu.com/index.php/ojs/article/view/932

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2023): Journal of Fatima Jinnah Medical University

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J Fatima Jinnah Med Univ

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