TY - JOUR
T1 - Uncertain crisis time affects psychosocial dimensions in beta-thalassemia patients during Covid-19 pandemic
T2 - A cross-sectional study
AU - Cerami, Chiara
AU - Santi, Gaia Chiara
AU - Sammartano, Irene
AU - Borsellino, Zelia
AU - Cuccia, Liana
AU - Battista Ruffo, Giovan
AU - Crespi, Chiara
PY - 2021/10/22
Y1 - 2021/10/22
N2 - Psychosocial variables are key factors influencing the delicate equilibrium of chronic patients during crisis time. In this study, we explored distress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, coping strategies, and changes in life habits in 43 beta-thalassemia patients and 86 controls during Covid-19 pandemic. Patients showed higher anxiety levels and a predominant transcendent coping profile compared to controls. Patients significantly differed from controls in outdoor habits. Social isolation and habits changes in uncertain life-threaten situations as Covid-19 pandemic are particularly detrimental in fragile beta-thalassemia patients. Structured support interventions are needed to promote well-being in the Covid-19 era.
AB - Psychosocial variables are key factors influencing the delicate equilibrium of chronic patients during crisis time. In this study, we explored distress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, coping strategies, and changes in life habits in 43 beta-thalassemia patients and 86 controls during Covid-19 pandemic. Patients showed higher anxiety levels and a predominant transcendent coping profile compared to controls. Patients significantly differed from controls in outdoor habits. Social isolation and habits changes in uncertain life-threaten situations as Covid-19 pandemic are particularly detrimental in fragile beta-thalassemia patients. Structured support interventions are needed to promote well-being in the Covid-19 era.
U2 - 10.1177/13591053211049942
DO - 10.1177/13591053211049942
M3 - Article
C2 - 34674572
SP - 13591053211049942
JO - Journal of Health Psychology
JF - Journal of Health Psychology
SN - 1359-1053
ER -