Risk-mitigating behaviours in people with inflammatory skin and joint disease during the COVID-19 pandemic differ by treatment type : a cross-sectional patient survey

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BACKGROUND: Registry data suggest that people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) receiving targeted systemic therapies have fewer adverse coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes compared with patients receiving no systemic treatments.

OBJECTIVES: We used international patient survey data to explore the hypothesis that greater risk-mitigating behaviour in those receiving targeted therapies may account, at least in part, for this observation.

METHODS: Online surveys were completed by individuals with psoriasis (globally) or rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) (UK only) between 4 May and 7 September 2020. We used multiple logistic regression to assess the association between treatment type and risk-mitigating behaviour, adjusting for clinical and demographic characteristics. We characterized international variation in a mixed-effects model.

RESULTS: Of 3720 participants (2869 psoriasis, 851 RMDs) from 74 countries, 2262 (60·8%) reported the most stringent risk-mitigating behaviour (classified here under the umbrella term 'shielding'). A greater proportion of those receiving targeted therapies (biologics and Janus Kinase inhibitors) reported shielding compared with those receiving no systemic therapy [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1·63, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1·35-1·97]. The association between targeted therapy and shielding was preserved when standard systemic therapy was used as the reference group (OR 1·39, 95% CI 1·23-1·56). Shielding was associated with established risk factors for severe COVID-19 [male sex (OR 1·14, 95% CI 1·05-1·24), obesity (OR 1·37, 95% CI 1·23-1·54), comorbidity burden (OR 1·43, 95% CI 1·15-1·78)], a primary indication of RMDs (OR 1·37, 95% CI 1·27-1·48) and a positive anxiety or depression screen (OR 1·57, 95% CI 1·36-1·80). Modest differences in the proportion shielding were observed across nations.

CONCLUSIONS: Greater risk-mitigating behaviour among people with IMIDs receiving targeted therapies may contribute to the reported lower risk of adverse COVID-19 outcomes. The behaviour variation across treatment groups, IMIDs and nations reinforces the need for clear evidence-based patient communication on risk-mitigation strategies and may help inform updated public health guidelines as the pandemic continues.

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CommentIn: Br J Dermatol. 2021 Jul;185(1):7-8. - PMID 33951179

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E-Artikel

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2021

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2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:185

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The British journal of dermatology - 185(2021), 1 vom: 19. Juli, Seite 80-90

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Englisch

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Mahil, S K [VerfasserIn]
Yates, M [VerfasserIn]
Langan, S M [VerfasserIn]
Yiu, Z Z N [VerfasserIn]
Tsakok, T [VerfasserIn]
Dand, N [VerfasserIn]
Mason, K J [VerfasserIn]
McAteer, H [VerfasserIn]
Meynell, F [VerfasserIn]
Coker, B [VerfasserIn]
Vincent, A [VerfasserIn]
Urmston, D [VerfasserIn]
Vesty, A [VerfasserIn]
Kelly, J [VerfasserIn]
Lancelot, C [VerfasserIn]
Moorhead, L [VerfasserIn]
Bachelez, H [VerfasserIn]
Bruce, I N [VerfasserIn]
Capon, F [VerfasserIn]
Contreras, C R [VerfasserIn]
Cope, A P [VerfasserIn]
De La Cruz, C [VerfasserIn]
Di Meglio, P [VerfasserIn]
Gisondi, P [VerfasserIn]
Hyrich, K [VerfasserIn]
Jullien, D [VerfasserIn]
Lambert, J [VerfasserIn]
Marzo-Ortega, H [VerfasserIn]
McInnes, I [VerfasserIn]
Naldi, L [VerfasserIn]
Norton, S [VerfasserIn]
Puig, L [VerfasserIn]
Sengupta, R [VerfasserIn]
Spuls, P [VerfasserIn]
Torres, T [VerfasserIn]
Warren, R B [VerfasserIn]
Waweru, H [VerfasserIn]
Weinman, J [VerfasserIn]
Griffiths, C E M [VerfasserIn]
Barker, J N [VerfasserIn]
Brown, M A [VerfasserIn]
Galloway, J B [VerfasserIn]
Smith, C H [VerfasserIn]
PsoProtect, CORE-UK study groups [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 07.07.2021

Date Revised 15.11.2023

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CommentIn: Br J Dermatol. 2021 Jul;185(1):7-8. - PMID 33951179

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10.1111/bjd.19755

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NLM319324044