Attitudes and Behaviors of Patients With Rheumatic Diseases During the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Outbreak

To evaluate attitudes and behaviors of patients with rheumatic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. An online survey delivered by text message to 4695 patients on follow-up at a tertiary rheumatology center. Latent class analysis was performed on the survey variables. Th...

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Published in:Journal of rheumatology 2021-01, Vol.48 (1), p.35-39
Main Authors: Ma, Margaret H Y, Tay, Sen Hee, Cheung, Peter P M, Santosa, Amelia, Chan, Yiong Huak, Yip, James W L, Mak, Anselm, Lahiri, Manjari
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
COVID-19 - psychology
Disease Outbreaks
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pandemics
Rheumatic Diseases - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Travel
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Summary:To evaluate attitudes and behaviors of patients with rheumatic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. An online survey delivered by text message to 4695 patients on follow-up at a tertiary rheumatology center. Latent class analysis was performed on the survey variables. There were 2239 (47.7%) who responded to the survey and 3 clusters were identified. Cluster 3 (C3) was defined by patients who were most worried about COVID-19, more likely to wear face masks, and more likely to alter or stop their medications. Patients in C3 were more likely to be female, Malay, and unemployed. We identified 3 clusters with different healthcare beliefs and distinct sociodemographics.
ISSN:0315-162X
1499-2752
DOI:10.3899/JRHEUM.200646