*3.4. Social-Related Impact of the Pandemic*

Work-related problems were reported by 96 patients (33%): 40 had their job suspended, 14 were fired, 14 experienced difficulties in turning to remote work, 8 complained of increased workload and 20 expressed fear of infection at workplace. Eighty-six subjects (30%) experienced financial problems.

Family-related problems were reported by 134 patients (46.7%) and included a concern about the health of family members, limited contacts due to epidemic restrictions, need to help children with online learning, compromising remote work with family issues and other conflict situations associated with staying at home during lockdown.

Due to the pandemic restrictions, 52.6% of respondents had to cancel or re-schedule an important life event. Moreover, 129 (44.9%) respondents reported problems with daily activities (shopping, household duties, small repairs, pet care) and 20 (6.9%) respondents needed extra help/support in this field.
