Andy Becker - Causal Effects of Preexisting Conditions during COVID on Time Use, Contacts, Wellbeing
Channel: Daynamica Inc.
Date: 09/08/2022

Dr. Andy Becker, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota illustrates how the Daynamica app can be used to understand COVID effects on people with preexisting conditions.

Abstract: For many people, Activity and travel patterns changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. The range and magnitude of the change in patterns of activity was not uniform, with certain subpopulations being more strongly affected. Of particular concern were individuals who had relevant pre-existing conditions and were at a higher risk of adverse consequences of a COVID-19 infection. This presentation will explore the causal effect of having a pre-existing condition on activity and time use behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific effects to be explored include time use patterns overall, the effect of time of day on time use, and subjective well-being measurements.