Table 2.
Assessment of clinical, psychosocial aspects and perceptions about diabetes care after 16 weeks of follow-up during the COVID-19 outbreak.
| Total (%) | Control (n = 29) (%) | Intervention (n = 29) (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Followed social distancing$ | ||||
| Partially | 58.7 | 62.1 | 55.2 | 0.48 |
| Totally | 29.3 | 31.0 | 27.6 | |
| None | 12.1 | 6.9 | 17.2 | |
| Maintained social contact | ||||
| Only family | 70.7 | 72.4 | 69.0 | 0.22 |
| Family and friends | 13.8 | 6.9 | 20.7 | |
| None | 15.5 | 20.7 | 10.3 | |
| Had respiratory symptoms | 29.3 | 31.0 | 27.6 | 0.77 |
| Had COVID-19 infection confirmed | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | > 0.99 |
| Was hospitalized | 1.7 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 0.31 |
| Felt supported about the diabetes care | 65.6 | 48.3 | 82.8 | < 0.01 |
| Received remote care from the attending physician | 38.0 | 34.5 | 41.4 | 0.59 |
| Considered medical care worst during the outbreak | 22.4 | 31.0 | 13.8 | 0.22 |
| Had difficulties getting medical care | 20.7 | 27.6 | 13.8 | 0.20 |
| Had difficulties getting medication prescriptions | 19.0 | 20.7 | 17.2 | 0.74 |
| Became unemployed during the outbreak | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | > 0.99 |
| Had financial difficulties | 53.5 | 44.8 | 62.1 | 0.18 |
Data are %. α ≤ 0.05 indicates significant difference. $Partial social distancing includes patients who left home only for basic activities, such as market, pharmacy and health care. Total social distancing includes patients who followed the orientation of home-staying only.