Health Literacy and Clinic-Epidemiological Profile of Patients with COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis: A Questionnaire-Based Study

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dc.contributor.authorGulabani, Michellen_US
dc.contributor.authorChauhan, Richaen_US
dc.contributor.authorGaur, Dikshaen_US
dc.contributor.authorDas, Swatien_US
dc.contributor.authorBajaj, Meghaen_US
dc.contributor.authorSaxena, Ashok Kumaren_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-21T11:28:16Z
dc.date.available2023-07-21T11:28:16Z
dc.date.issued2023-01
dc.description.abstractBackground: The patient partnership is desirable for the optimal management of comorbidities. This became significant more so during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis wherein health infrastructure was overburdened. Objectives?The aim of this study was to estimate the clinicoepidemiological profile, health literacy regarding predisposing risk factors, and disease management in patients with COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAMCR). Materials and Methods?A structured questionnaire-based study on randomly chosen 100 microbiologically proven patients of CAMCR, consisting of 38 multiple choice questions, was designed with each answer having a patient and assessor response to it. Results?A male predilection was seen (68%) with rhino-orbital (73%) being the commonest anatomic site. Forty-nine percent of the study participants had pre-existing diabetes of which 62% did not carry out regular blood sugar monitoring and in 18%, blood sugars were controlled prior to COVID-19. Thirty-five percent of patients with mild COVID-19 illness were treated with unwarranted steroids and 56% of patients had fluctuating blood sugar levels, during COVID-19 illness. Seventy-nine percent of patients were not vaccinated against COVID-19, 16% only partially vaccinated. Seventy-one percent of patients were not aware of red flag signs and of mucormycosis with 8% presenting early, on noticing nasal symptoms. Conclusion?This study observed diabetes as the most common comorbidity in patients with CAMCR. A lacuna in the health literacy of diabetics presenting with CAMCR was found. Additionally, knowledge regarding glycemic control during COVID-19 illness with or without the use of steroids and awareness of the “red flag” signs of CAMCR were mostly lacking. Interventions to improve awareness amongst patients with diabetes should help in optimal glycemic control, and avoid potential complications like severe COVID-19 illness, and mucormycosisen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationGulabani, Michellen_US
dc.identifier.citationChauhan, Richaen_US
dc.identifier.citationGaur, Dikshaen_US
dc.identifier.citationDas, Swatien_US
dc.identifier.citationBajaj, Meghaen_US
dc.identifier.citationSaxena, Ashok Kumar. Health Literacy and Clinic-Epidemiological Profile of Patients with COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis: A Questionnaire-Based Study. Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2023 Jan; 59(1): 36-48en_US
dc.identifier.issn0379-038X
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/220218
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherThieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltden_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume59en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1760288en_US
dc.subjectawarenessen_US
dc.subjectdiabetesen_US
dc.subjectepidemiologyen_US
dc.subjectpatient educationen_US
dc.titleHealth Literacy and Clinic-Epidemiological Profile of Patients with COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis: A Questionnaire-Based Studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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