Coronavirus Anxiety in Patients Using Biologic vs Conventional DMARDs

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant psychological distress among patients with chronic diseases. Individuals receiving immunosuppressive therapies may experience increased anxiety due to perceived vulnerability to infection. This observational study aims to compare coronavirus-related anxiety levels in patients using biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and those using conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (cDMARDs). Adult patients followed at the rheumatology outpatient clinic were contacted by telephone. After verbal consent was obtained, participants completed a patient information form and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. Anxiety levels and pandemic-related experiences were compared between treatment groups.