The Effect of COVID-19 on Loneliness in the Elderly. An Empirical Comparison of Pre-and Peri-Pandemic Loneliness in Community-Dwelling Elderly

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Sept. 30, 2020

Old-age loneliness is a global problem with many members of the scientific community suspecting increased in elderly population during COVID-19 and associated safety measures. Although hypothesized, direct comparison before pandemic hard to achieve without survey prior pandemic. This study provides reported using 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) on pre- peri-pandemic sample (60+ years) individuals from Lower Austria, county Austria (Europe). Differences index computed short De Jong Gierveld scale were found be significant, evidencing that had fact risen slightly its remained rather low, this result illustrated effect "new normal" under COVID-19. As risk factor for physical mental illness, important planning future handling pandemic, as measures seem have negative impact loneliness. work confirms anticipated increase

Language: Английский

---

A Cross-Cultural Exploratory Study of Health Behaviors and Wellbeing During COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 12, 2021

This study explored the influence of COVID-19 pandemic on perceived health behaviors; physical activity, sleep, and diet behaviors, alongside associations with wellbeing. Participants were 1,140 individuals residing in United Kingdom (n = 230), South Korea 204), Finland 171), Philippines 132), Latin America 124), Spain 112), North 87), Italy 80). They completed an online survey reporting possible changes targeted behaviors as well their mental health. Multivariate analyses covariance (MANCOVA) final sample 1,131) revealed significant mean differences regarding "over last week," during by levels activity country residence. Follow up indicated that highest decrease reported significantly lower health, while those increase higher sleep weight gain. participants lowest American being most affected emotional problems. Finnish ratings for The interaction was MANCOVA also across four established age categories. oldest category least personal problems; youngest more sleep. eating. Discussed light Hobfoll (1998) conservation resources theory, findings endorse policy advocating a means generating maintaining combative stress protective

Language: Английский

---

A qualitative study about the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: July 26, 2021

The objective of this study was to examine factors that threatened and protected the wellbeing older adults living in UK during social distancing restrictions due COVID-19 pandemic.Semi-structured telephone or video interviews with 20 aged over 70. Purposive sampling methods were used increase diversity within group. Transcripts analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.Participants described potential threats their pandemic, including fears for mortality, grieving normal life, concerns future. Participants also activities behaviours helped protect mental health, adopting a slower pace maintaining routine, socialising, past coping skills. Many participants drew on resilience life experience self-manage fear uncertainty associated time lockdown reflect organise end-of-life affairs.This provides UK-based evidence while some experienced challenges first wave COVID-19, many resilient throughout despite early reported health consequences among adult population. Our findings highlight importance access essentials promote feelings normality use support help reduce times pandemics.

Language: Английский

---

Depression and loneliness of older adults in Europe and Israel after the first wave of covid-19

European Journal of Ageing, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. 849 - 861

Published: Aug. 24, 2021

Epidemic control measures that aim to introduce social distancing help decelerate the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. However, their consequences in terms mental well-being might be negative, especially for older adults. While existing studies mainly focus on time during first lockdown, we look at weeks afterward order measure medium-term wave Using data from SHARE Corona Survey, include retired respondents aged 60 and above 25 European countries plus Israel. Combining with macro-data Oxford Government Response Tracker allows us macro-indicators country level, namely number deaths per 100,000 days stringent epidemic measures, addition individual characteristics. The findings show both are influential increased feelings sadness/depression, but factors crucial explaining loneliness after lockdown. Models interaction reveal included have negative consequences, particularly oldest survey participants. Additionally, results those living alone had a higher risk wave.

Language: Английский

---

Call for Action to Address Equity and Justice Divide During COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Dec. 3, 2020

The coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) is deepening the inequity and injustice among vulnerable communities. current study aims to present an overview of impact COVID-19 on equity social justice with a focus Vulnerable communities include, but not limited to, healthcare workers, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnic or minority groups, immigrants refugees, justice-involved populations, people suffering chronic diseases mental illness. implications these systemic disparities beyond pandemic are also discussed. People communities' experience disproportionately adverse impacts COVID-19. has exacerbated its long-term negative populations foretell impending crisis that could prevail era. It onerous issues be addressed efforts build inclusive sustainable societies pursued ensure provision universal for all. Without reinforcements, we would only compromise severely limit our preparedness response future pandemic.

Language: Английский

---