Prevalence of COVID-19 anxiety, geriatric anxiety, and related factors among the elderly in Quchan, Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

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Mortazavi, Hamed [1 ]
Sharifian, Elham
Hassannejad, Mahdi [2 ]
Rahnama, Mozhgan [3 ]
Abdollahimohammad, Abdolghani [3 ]
Ildarabadi, Es-hagh [4 ,5 ]
机构
[1] North Khorasan Univ Med Sci, Geriatr Care Res Ctr, Sch Nursing, Dept Geriatr Nursing, Bojnurd, Iran
[2] North Khorasan Univ Med Sci, Student Res Comm, Sch Nursing, Bojnurd, Iran
[3] Zabol Univ Med Sci, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Nursing Dept, Zabol, Iran
[4] Esfarayen Fac Med Sci, Dept Nursing, Esfarayen, Iran
[5] Fac Med Sci, Dept Nursing, Rajaee St, Esfarayen, North Khorasan, Iran
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anxiety; COVID-19; elderly; prevalence; related factors; STRESSFUL LIFE EVENTS; DEPRESSION; NORTHEASTERN;
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10.1111/psyg.13044
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R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
Background: Anxiety is a prevalent mental disorder among the elderly, leading to discomfort, disability, increased expenses, reduced quality of life, and dysfunction. Consequently, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety, along with the factors influencing anxiety, in the elderly population served by urban healthcare centres in Quchan.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 650 elderly individuals aged 60-95 years. The participants were selected using a two-stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected through three questionnaires: the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and a questionnaire on factors contributing to anxiety. Data analysis was performed using simple and multiple regression with IBM SPSS 24.Results: The prevalence of geriatric anxiety among the elderly was 40.3%, while the prevalence of COVID-19 anxiety (moderate and severe) was 22.8%. Significant relationships were observed between geriatric anxiety and substance abuse, stressful life events, comorbidities, COVID-19 anxiety, financial support, loneliness, walking habits, and sleep patterns (P < 0.05).Conclusion: COVID-19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety are prevalent concerns among the elderly. Factors like substance abuse, stressful life events, COVID-19-related anxiety, comorbidity, living alone, lack of financial support, and poor walking and sleeping habits, which affect anxiety in the elderly, it is essential to address these factors in life planning and provide services through relevant organisations, healthcare teams, and initiatives by the elderly themselves.
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