The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being of people living with a long-term physical health condition: a qualitative study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Oct. 7, 2021

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions caused major global disruption. Individuals with long-term physical health conditions (LTCs) are at higher risk of severe illness often subject to the strictest guidance, so may be disproportionally affected. aim this study was qualitatively explore how living a LTC during affected people’s mental wellbeing. Methods Participants were people LTCs who participated in telephone/video call interviews based on semi-structured topic guide. Key themes subthemes determined using deductive inductive thematic analysis. Results sample included 32 participants (most commonly cancer, respiratory or cardiovascular diseases), mean age 57 (SD 13) years, 66% female 72% white British. There four overarching specific LTC. These 1) high levels fear anxiety related perceived consequences catching COVID-19, 2) impact shielding/isolation wellbeing, 3) experience healthcare 4) created by uncertainty about future. Fourteen identified, including concerns accessing essential supplies importance social support. lived alone advised shield could profoundly negatively Conclusions This found that there number aspects had significant well-being. should focus best provide practical support pandemic, particularly if they have isolate.

Language: Английский

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Factors affecting the mental health of pregnant women using UK maternity services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: April 12, 2022

People using maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK) have faced significant changes brought on by COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing regulations. We focused experiences of pregnant women UK during impact rules their mental health wellbeing.We conducted 23 qualitative semi-structured interviews from June 2020 to August 2021, with across who experienced a pregnancy pandemic. Nineteen participants study carried term four had miscarriage Interviews took place remotely over video or telephone call, discussing topics such as use services. used reflexive thematic analysis analyse interview transcripts.We generated six higher order themes: [1] Some discomforts alleviated measures, [2] The importance relationships that support coping adjustment, [3] Missed parenthood experiences, [4] consequences birth partner visitor restrictions, [5] Maternity under pressure, [6] Lack connection staff. Many felt sense loss experience differed so remarkably what they expected because Supportive were important help cope pandemic-related changes; but feelings isolation compounded for some opportunities build connections through face-to-face parent groups unavailable. Participants also described feeling alone due restrictions partners being present when accessing services.Our findings highlight may affected women's Reduced unable person service greatest concerns reported this study. Absence removed protective buffer times uncertainty distress. This suggests availability must be prioritised wherever possible pandemics protect people experiencing miscarriage.

Language: Английский

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Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Compliance with UK Social Distancing Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Interview Study

Behaviour Change, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40(1), P. 30 - 50

Published: March 25, 2022

Abstract When followed, there is evidence that social distancing measures play a major role in reducing the transmission of viruses such as COVID-19. However, not all individuals follow guidance. We explored barriers and facilitators to compliance with UK guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic through semi-structured interviews 116 adults. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis themes mapped Capability, Opportunity Motivation Model Behaviour (COM-B). Barriers included inconsistent rules, caring responsibilities, fatigue, unintended consequences control measures, need for emotional support. Facilitators informational support responsibility. Six both barrier facilitator: lived environment, beliefs about non-compliance, influence others, practical support, trust government. Reflective motivation, psychological capability, opportunity important drivers compliance. Measures enable alongside strategies maintain motivation comply, provide clear guidance optimise cohesion should be promoted.

Language: Английский

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Parenting in a pandemic: a qualitative exploration of parents ’ experiences of supporting their children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Family Studies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 29(5), P. 2335 - 2355

Published: Jan. 21, 2023

This qualitative study examined parents' experiences of supporting their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eighteen parents aged 2–16 years from diverse backgrounds, living in UK, were interviewed one-to-one about experiences. Ten professionals working with and families also to gain a broader perspective Using Reflexive Thematic Analysis, four themes developed: (a) worries uncertainties; (b) mental exhaustion; (c) resources available cope challenges; (d) finding positives. Findings revealed uncertainties that faced regarding how best support child long-term consequences pandemic, as well feelings exhaustion juggling multiple responsibilities. The impact on wellbeing was varied identified several factors determined ability children, such space home environment, networks personal health. Despite challenges, some reported positive experiences, strengthened family bonds Our emphasizes importance flexible work arrangements family-friendly employment policies, for enable them look after own wellbeing.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(15), P. 9169 - 9169

Published: July 27, 2022

Quantitative data show that physical activity (PA) reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, with differential impacts across demographic groups. Qualitative research is limited; thus, this study aimed to understand barriers and facilitators PA focusing on groups more likely have been affected by restrictions, map these onto capability, opportunity, motivation model of behaviour (COM-B). One-to-one interviews were conducted younger (aged 18–24) older adults 70+), those long-term or mental health conditions, parents young children. Themes identified using reflexive thematic analysis mapped COM-B domains. A total 116 participants contributed 18–93, 61% female, 71% White British). Key themes importance outdoor environment, impact fear contracting COVID-19, level engagement home exercise. Caring responsibilities conflicting priorities a barrier. as method socialising, establishing new routines, for protecting motivators. Most opportunity (environmental factors) reflective (evaluations/plans) Future interventions should target domains pandemics (e.g., adapting guidance depending location giving education benefits PA).

Language: Английский

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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes and Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 59(5), P. 893 - 899

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Post-/pandemic mobility adaptations and wellbeing in Oslo, Norway: A longitudinal mixed-methods approach

Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 129, P. 104147 - 104147

Published: March 6, 2024

This study investigates the understudied relationship between post-/pandemic mobility adaptations and wellbeing outcomes, drawing on a longitudinal mixed-method approach combining survey analyses in-depth citizen interviews conducted 2019 2022 in Oslo, Norway. Qualitative explore depth diversity of pandemic implications for hedonic eudaimonic wellbeing. Factor structural equation models confirm statistical evidence three coping strategies – working from home, avoiding spaces infection, (enjoyment of) local environment with respectively neutral, negative positive impacts satisfaction life. The post-pandemic ability to be more mobile attend diverse activities again is by many perceived as positive, but people struggle maintain cherished aspects slower-paced, localised lifestyles adopted during pandemic. We discuss significance our findings inclusive resilience, reflect lessons relevant addressing another crisis climate change.

Language: Английский

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Does living with children link to unequal impacts of the pandemic on mental health and emotional experiences?

Journal of Public Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions created a range of potential additional stressors for families, particularly parents living with children. This study aims to explore whether there were any differences in the mental health emotional experiences those children, who not, during related lockdowns; specific risk factors these outcomes experiences. Design/methodology/approach Regression analyses ten-wave repeated cross-sectional surveys between May 2020 November 2021 on total sample 42,529 UK adults, which measured pleasant unpleasant interaction effects children age as well marital status tested. Findings During pandemic, individuals more likely feel hopeful (OR: 1.1) grateful 1.163), less hopeless 0.918) lonely 0.799), while guilty 1.185), unprepared 1.195) pressurised 1.14), than not More nuanced findings diverse also found people different groups statuses. Originality/value has highlighted that being could be important distress, especially special circumstances lockdowns, drawing large-scale national data.

Language: Английский

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Is Family Economic Well-Being Sufficient to Mitigate Psychological Symptoms in Social Work Interventions? Mediating Roles of Family Emotional Well-Being and Interaction During COVID-19 Lockdown

Social Work in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: April 3, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the complex interplay between family economic well-being and psychological health, a critical area at intersection of social work public health. This study investigates relationships well-being, symptoms, emotional interaction among university students who experienced lockdowns with their families. Drawing on Family Resilience Theory, we hypothesized that would negatively predict this relationship be mediated by interaction. Data were collected from 587 using Beach Center Quality Life Scale (25 items) Brief Symptom Inventory (53 items). Structural equation modeling revealed predicted symptoms. However, mediation analysis uncovered an inconsistent effect: while direct effect symptoms was positive, indirect through negative stronger. These findings inform practice health interventions illuminating dynamics factors resilience during crises. They underscore need for integrated approaches in addressing both psychosocial aspects community initiatives interventions.

Language: Английский

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Changing Spatialities of Homes in Post-COVID-19 Working-from-Home Practices

Home Cultures, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 24

Published: May 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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