Self-reported wellbeing and health-related quality of life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people pre and post the first wave of the COVID-19 2020 pandemic.
Aust N Z J Public Health
; 46(2): 170-176, 2022 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1583718
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Quantify change in wellbeing and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults pre and post Australia's initial COVID-19 lockdown.METHODS:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults completed an online survey at Time 1 (October-November 2019; before the initial Australian COVID-19 outbreak) and Time 2 (August-September 2020; after the first Australian lockdown). We assessed wellbeing using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and HRQoL using the Assessment of Quality of Life (AQoL-4D) instrument. Participants who completed both surveys (n=42) were included to quantify change in outcomes over time and by comorbidity and demographic factors.RESULTS:
Mean reduction in wellbeing over time was 6.4 points (95%CI -14.2 to 1.4) and was associated with age (18-54yo), financial instability and mental health comorbidity. Mean reduction in HRQoL over time was 0.06 (95%CI -0.12 to 0.01) and was associated with financial instability, high physical comorbidity level and mental health comorbidity.CONCLUSIONS:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 18-54yo, who were financially unstable or had elevated comorbidity during COVID lockdowns experienced greater reductions in wellbeing and HRQoL. IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Australia, both urgent and forward planning is needed, especially for the priority groups identified.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
Aust N Z J Public Health
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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