Is loneliness associated with cancellation of medical appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic? Evidence from the Hamburg City Health Study (HCHS)

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic engendered numerous societal and economic challenges in addition to health-related concerns. Maintenance of healthcare utilization assumed immense significance during this period. However, few studies have examined the association between loneliness and canc...

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Main Authors: A. Hajek, E. Petersen, I. Schäfer, V. Harth, U. Koch-Gromus, M. Härter, H. Schulz, M. Scherer, H.H. König
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10490-y