Changes in the top 25 reasons for primary care visits during the COVID-19 pandemic in a high-COVID region of Canada

Abstract

The decrease in primary care visit volumes during the COVID-19 pandemic varied based on the reason for the visit, with increases in visits for anxiety and decreases for preventive care and visits for chronic diseases. Implications of increased demands for mental health services and gaps in preventive care and chronic disease management may require focused efforts in primary care.