The effects of social distancing and self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on adults diagnosed with asthma: A qualitative study

Tyson, Leanne ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7119-1535, Hardeman, Wendy ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6498-9407, Stratton, Gareth, Wilson, Andrew M. and Semlyen, Joanna ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5372-1344 (2022) The effects of social distancing and self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on adults diagnosed with asthma: A qualitative study. Journal of Health Psychology, 27 (6). pp. 1408-1420. ISSN 1359-1053

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore how social distancing and self-isolation measures, aimed at protecting vulnerable groups from COVID-19, affected the wellbeing and physical activity levels among adults diagnosed with asthma. Twenty-seven participants took part across four online focus groups. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants reported becoming more health conscious due to being labelled as vulnerable. Their relationship with the severity of their asthma was altered and they reported making positive changes to increase their physical activity levels. Findings suggest there is a window of opportunity to engage with people diagnosed with asthma to promote beneficial lifestyle changes and self-management.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Funding: This study was conducted as part of the author Leanne Tyson’s PhD project, which has been funded by Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research and the University of East Anglia Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences [Reference Number: 10025744]
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Behavioural and Implementation Science Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Promotion Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Respiratory and Airways Group Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Metabolic Health
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	11 May 2021 00:12
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2024 07:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/79964
DOI:	10.1177/13591053211012766

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