Jodi L. Feinberg1, Peter Sheng2, Stephanie Pena2, Adam J. Small1, Susanna Wendelboe1, Katlyn Nemani3, Vikram Agrawal4, Dan G. Halpern1,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.5, pp. 519-531, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.024174
- 06 September 2022
Abstract Background: Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) have increased prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders. There are limited data regarding the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and health behaviors of these patients. Objective: The purpose is to evaluate the perceptions, emotions, and health behaviors of ACHD patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this cross-sectional study of ACHD patients, we administered surveys evaluating self-reported emotions, perceptions and health behaviors. Logistic regressions were performed to determine the adjusted odds of displaying each perception, emotion and health behavior based on predictor variables. Results: Ninety-seven patients… More >
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