Research, BRAVO VICTOR, London, UK.
Research and Innovation, Blind Veterans UK, London, UK.
BMJ Open. 2022 Jul 12;12(7):e060512. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060512.
This survey aimed to assess the status of a range of health-related behaviours 1 year after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic in adults living with disabilities comparative with those with no disabilities.
This cross-sectional study reports findings from an online survey conducted in March 2021. Mann-Whitney U and Χ tests were used to compare a range of health behaviours including time spent self-isolating, smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise frequency and diet in adults with and without disabilities.
A convenience sample of UK adults was recruited through the researchers' personal and professional networks including UK-based sight loss sector charities, social media platforms and professional forums.
A total of 123 UK participants completed the survey.
COVID-19 diagnosis, time spent self-isolating, alcohol consumption frequency, exercise frequency, change in smoking habit and eating habits.
No significant differences were found in alcohol consumption, smoking, water intake, breakfast, or fruit and vegetable intake. There were statistically significant differences in the time spent self-isolating (U=2061, p=0.001), exercise frequency (U=1171.5, p=0.005) and the amount of food eaten (χ2 (2)=9.60, p=0.008, Cramer's V=0.281). Although the majority in both groups reported exercising three to four times per week and eating what they should, those with disabilities were more likely to eat less than they should, not exercise at all and to have been self-isolating for over 6 months than participants with no disabilities.
The data in this study present some key differences between the two groups, with those living with disabilities being more likely to report that they had been self-isolating for prolonged periods of time, not exercising at all, and not eating as much as they should . This raises concerns for the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
本调查旨在评估在宣布冠状病毒大流行成为全球性大流行病后 1 年，残疾成年人与无残疾成年人在一系列与健康相关行为方面的状况。
本横断面研究报告了 2021 年 3 月进行的在线调查结果。使用 Mann-Whitney U 和 Χ 检验比较了残疾成年人和无残疾成年人在自我隔离时间、吸烟、饮酒频率、运动频率和饮食等一系列健康行为方面的差异。
通过研究人员的个人和专业网络，包括英国视力障碍部门慈善机构、社交媒体平台和专业论坛，从英国成年人中招募了一个方便样本。
共有 123 名英国参与者完成了调查。
COVID-19 诊断、自我隔离时间、饮酒频率、运动频率、吸烟习惯变化和饮食习惯变化。
在饮酒、吸烟、饮水量、早餐或水果和蔬菜摄入量方面，无显著差异。在自我隔离时间（U=2061，p=0.001）、运动频率（U=1171.5，p=0.005）和所吃食物量（Χ2（2）=9.60，p=0.008，Cramer's V=0.281）方面存在统计学显著差异。尽管大多数参与者在两组中都报告每周运动三到四次，饮食合理，但与无残疾成年人相比，残疾成年人更有可能吃得不够、根本不运动、自我隔离时间超过 6 个月。
本研究中的数据显示了两组之间的一些关键差异，残疾成年人更有可能报告长时间自我隔离、根本不运动以及吃得不够。这引起了人们对残疾人士健康和福祉的关注。
