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Influences on the physical and mental health of people with serious mental ill-health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study.
Newbronner, Elizabeth; Walker, Lauren; Wadman, Ruth; Crosland, Suzanne; Johnston, Gordon; Heron, Paul; Spanakis, Panagiotis; Gilbody, Simon; Peckham, Emily.
  • Newbronner E; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
  • Walker L; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
  • Wadman R; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
  • Crosland S; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
  • Johnston G; Independent Researcher, Clackmannan, UK.
  • Heron P; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
  • Spanakis P; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
  • Gilbody S; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
  • Peckham E; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being ; 17(1): 2122135, 2022 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2008459
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

People with severe mental ill-health (SMI) experience profound health inequalities. The Optimizing Wellbeing in Self-isolation study (OWLS) explored the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on people with SMI, including how and why their physical and mental health may have changed during the pandemic.

METHODS:

The OLWS study comprised two surveys and two nested qualitative studies. Of 367 people recruited to the study, 235 expressed interest in taking part in a qualitative interview. In the first qualitative study eighteen interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of participants.

RESULTS:

We identified six factors which influenced peoples' health, positively and negatively Staying Physically Active; Maintaining a Balanced and Healthy Diet; Work or Not Working; Daily Routine and Good Sleep; Staying Connected to Family, Friends and the Local Community; and Habits, Addictions and Coping with Anxiety Created by the Pandemic.

CONCLUSIONS:

Different aspects of lifestyle are highly interconnected. For people with SMI, loss of routine and good sleep, poor diet and lack of exercise can compound each other, leading to a decline in physical and mental health. If people are supported to understand what helps them stay well, they can establish their own frameworks to draw on during difficult times.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Mental Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 17482631.2022.2122135

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Mental Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 17482631.2022.2122135