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Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Socio-Demographic and Behavioural Correlates during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Estonia.
Tamson, Merili; Reile, Rainer; Sokurova, Diana; Innos, Kaire; Nurk, Eha; Laidra, Kaia; Vorobjov, Sigrid.
  • Tamson M; National Institute for Health Development, 11619 Tallinn, Estonia.
  • Reile R; Institute of Psychology, University of Tartu, 50409 Tartu, Estonia.
  • Sokurova D; National Institute for Health Development, 11619 Tallinn, Estonia.
  • Innos K; Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of Tartu, 50411 Tartu, Estonia.
  • Nurk E; Health Research Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 47181 Kaunas, Lithuania.
  • Laidra K; National Institute for Health Development, 11619 Tallinn, Estonia.
  • Vorobjov S; National Institute for Health Development, 11619 Tallinn, Estonia.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(15)2022 07 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1957326
ABSTRACT
The aim of the study was to analyse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among the Estonian general population and its socio-demographic and behavioural correlates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Longitudinal data on 1781 individuals from an Estonian rapid-assessment survey on COVID-19 were used. HRQoL was assessed with the EQ-5D-3L in June 2020 (baseline) and in May 2021 (follow-up). The HRQoL index score and its socio-demographic and behavioural variations were analysed using paired t-tests and Tobit regression modelling. Statistically significant declines in mean EQ-5D index scores were observed for all socio-demographic and behavioural variables considered. Most of these changes were due to increased reporting of problems in the pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression health domains. Older age, being unemployed or economically non-active and having financial difficulties were significantly associated with lower HRQoL in both baseline and follow-up measurements. In the follow-up data, women had significantly lower HRQoL compared to men, whereas higher education proved to be the only protective factor regarding HRQoL. Unhealthy dietary habits and low physical activity had a negative impact on the HRQoL score in the follow-up data. These results indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on HRQoL in the Estonian population.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Quality of Life / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19159060

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Quality of Life / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19159060