학술논문
Risk mitigation behaviors to prevent infection in the mitochondrial disease community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports, Vol 30, Iss , Pp 100837- (2022)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2214-4269
Abstract
Background: A challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread adherence to risk-reducing behaviors. Individuals with mitochondrial disease (MtD) are special population with an increased risk of morbidity associated with infection. Purpose: To measure risk mitigation behaviors (RMBs) in families affected by MtD and identify factors that may influence these behaviors. Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed in April and June 2020. Individuals with MtD or their caregivers completed the survey. Results: We received 529 eligible responses with n = 312 completing all questions for our multivariate regression model. The most common RMBs were increased hand washing (96%), social distancing (94%), and avoiding public gatherings (93%). Higher numbers of recent healthcare visits (b = 0.62, p