Exploring the awareness, attitudes, and actions (AAA) of UK adults at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 have experienced greater restrictions during the pandemic, yet there is a paucity of research exploring their lived experience.

Objectives

This study explored the impact of COVID-19 on people identified as at high risk of severe illness by UK Government, and in particular, the impact of the first lockdown on access to healthcare, medications and use of technological platforms.

Methods

1038 UK adults who identified as at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 in line with UK Government guidance or self-identified with acute or other chronic health conditions, completed the Awareness, Attitudes and Actions survey which explored the impact of COVID-19 on access to healthcare, management of long-term health

SUBMITTER: Flint SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8584659 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature