Sex-specific Impact of the first COVID-19 Lockdown on Age Structure and Case Acuity at Admission in a Patient Population in southwestern Germany: a retrospective comparative Study in Neuroradiology.
Sebastian R RederNatalie HerrlichNils F GrauhanAhmed E OthmanMatthias Müller-EschnerCarolin BrockmannMarc A BrockmannPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
The lockdown led to a decrease in neuroradiological consultations, with delays in seeking medical care. In women, the number of most severe cases remained stable, whereas the mean case acuity and age increased. This could be due to greater pandemic-related anxiety among women, however, with severe symptoms they were seeking for medical help. In contrast in men, the absolute number of most severe cases decreased, whereas the mean acuity and age remained nearly unaffected. This could be attributable to a reduced willingness to seek for medical consultation.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- early onset
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- healthcare
- mental health
- emergency department
- magnetic resonance
- drug induced
- pregnancy outcomes
- magnetic resonance imaging
- computed tomography
- insulin resistance
- breast cancer risk
- cervical cancer screening
- pregnant women
- primary care
- middle aged
- metabolic syndrome
- depressive symptoms
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus