Table 4.
Veteran experiences with COVID-19 health, stressors, and safety behaviors.
| COVID-19 infection experiences | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Received COVID-19 medical diagnosis | 43 (10.5%) |
| Believe they had COVID-19, not officially diagnosed | 52 (12.7%) |
| Average number of days experiencing symptoms | 11.3 (SD = 23.8) |
| Hospitalized due to COVID-19 | 2 (0.5%) |
| Received COVID-19 vaccinea | 14 (3.4%) |
| A family member/close friend was diagnosed | 136 (33.3%) |
| A family member/close friend died | 53 (13%) |
| COVID-19 Stressors | Frequency (%) |
| Getting COVID-19 | 251 (61.4%) |
| Someone close to participant getting COVID-19 | 240 (58.7%) |
| Feeling isolated and alone | 148 (36.2%) |
| Worries about finances/income | 134 (32.8%) |
| Not getting necessary medical care | 99 (24.2%) |
| Meeting basic needs (e.g., food, housing) | 92 (22.5%) |
| Having difficulty meeting conditions of probation/parole | 16 (3.9%) |
| No worries or stressors related to COVID-19 | 6 (1.4%) |
| COVID-19 Safety Behaviors | Frequency (%) |
| Wore a facemask | 363 (88.8%) |
| Avoided public spaces/crowds | 283 (69.2%) |
| Avoided in-person contact with friends/family | 205 (50.1%) |
| Cancelled/postponed travel | 197 (48.2%) |
| Had a telehealth visit | 136 (33.3%) |
| Had an in-person healthcare visit | 124 (30.3%) |
| Stockpiled food and/or water | 118 (28.9%) |
| Teleworked | 101 (24.7%) |
| Prayed/meditated/engaged in spiritual practice | 96 (23.5%) |
| Cancelled a healthcare appointment | 73 (17.8%) |
| Cancelled/postponed work or school activities | 51 (12.5%) |
| No safety behaviors used | 7 (1.7%) |
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Vaccination item added 14/12/2021, available to 75.8% of participants.