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ArticleClinical rheumatology2022

Perceptions and behaviours related to COVID-19 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study.

Takahiro Itaya, Mie Torii, Motomu Hashimoto, Kazuaki Jindai, Wataru Yamamoto, Kyosuke Tanigawa, Yuki Urai, Ayae Kinoshita, Kazuko Nin, Ryu Watanabe and 6 more

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Takahiro ItayaDepartment of Healthcare Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Mie ToriiDepartment of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Motomu HashimotoDepartment of Advanced Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. mohashim@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9241-060X
Kazuaki JindaiDepartment of Healthcare Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Wataru YamamotoDepartment of Advanced Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyosuke TanigawaDepartment of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Yuki UraiDepartment of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Ayae KinoshitaDepartment of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Kazuko NinDepartment of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Ryu WatanabeDepartment of Advanced Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Koichi MurataDepartment of Advanced Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Kosaku MurakamiDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Masao TanakaDepartment of Advanced Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Hiromu ItoDepartment of Advanced Medicine for Rheumatic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Shuichi MatsudaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Akio MorinobuDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo study the perceptions and behavioural changes related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and determine their associations with patient characteristics, such as health literacy.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted from September to November of 2020 and included 400 outpatients with RA aged 18 and above. We measured self-reported perceptions as outcomes, such as awareness, knowledge and behaviours related to COVID-19. Health literacy and other characteristics as exposures were investigated using self-report questionnaires and electronic health records. To analyse the association between patient factors and the outcomes, multivariable linear and logistic regression models were performed.

resultsIn total, 365 patients completed the survey. More than half (51%) of patients reported that they were 'very worried' about possible infection with COVID-19, whereas over 80% believed the possibility of getting COVID-19 was low. In the multivariable analyses, patients with low health literacy had limited knowledge about COVID-19 and did not change daily routines and perform preventive measures.

conclusionsIn this pandemic, healthcare providers may need to be aware of more vulnerable individuals and share COVID-19 related information promptly and effectively with their patients. Key Points • This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the perceptions and behavioural changes related to COVID-19 in patients with RA. • All patients were aware of COVID-19 and most of them worried about getting infected. • Health literacy, age, sex, disease activity and rheumatic drugs were associated with perceptions and behaviours related to COVID-19.

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Arthritis, RheumatoidCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesattitudesCOVID-19Health knowledgeHealth literacyKURAMA cohortpracticeRheumatoid arthritis

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PMCPMC8476713
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