ArticleBMJ open2022
Inequalities in healthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from 12 UK population-based longitudinal studies.
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Abstract
objectivesWe investigated associations between multiple sociodemographic characteristics (sex, age, occupational social class, education and ethnicity) and self-reported healthcare disruptions during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
designCoordinated analysis of prospective population surveys.
settingCommunity-dwelling participants in the UK between April 2020 and January 2021.
participantsOver 68 000 participants from 12 longitudinal studies. OUTCOMES: Self-reported healthcare disruption to medication access, procedures and appointments.
resultsPrevalence of healthcare disruption varied substantially across studies: between 6% and 32% reported any disruption, with 1%-10% experiencing disruptions in medication, 1%-17% experiencing disruption in procedures and 4%-28% experiencing disruption in clinical appointments. Females (OR 1.27; 95% CI 1.15 to 1.40; I
conclusionsHealthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic could contribute to the maintenance or widening of existing health inequalities.
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