COVID-19 Patient Primary Care Survey, Series 6

Abstract

In a March 2021 survey fielded during the pandemic, over half of patients report increased anxiety or depression and most report a decrease in their mental health status. Further, low income and rural communities reported poor access to critical services, e.g., low-income respondents had over 50% greater difficulty putting food on the table as compared to the general population. Yet at a time of increased isolation and adversity, two-thirds of those surveyed felt strongly connected to their primary care doctor. Most (78%) have been in contact with their doctor during the pandemic, with over half identifying primary care as the place they called when they needed someone to trust. These are the results from Series 6.