The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the general health status of people with chronic health conditions in Belgium : a cross-sectional survey study

Abstract: Background Patients with chronic health conditions risk aggravation of their health status due to reduced access to health services during the COVID-19 related lockdown. Objectives To investigate the impact of Belgian COVID-19 measures on general health status (i.e. worse or stable/better) of patients, adult and pediatric, with chronic health conditions and how this change in health status relates to personal and health behavior-related factors. Design A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted during the first COVID-19 related lockdown in Belgium. Methods Associati... Mehr ...