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Shahbazi A, Saboor M, Zandieh Z, Hosseinzadeh S, Miri L. The Relationship Between Resilience and the Mental Health of the Elderly in Ahar County during the Covid 19 Pandemic in 2021. Salmand: Iranian Journal of Ageing 2024; 19 (2)
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1- Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , saboor_malihe@yahoo.com
3- Department of Biostatistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , saboor_malihe@yahoo.com
3- Department of Biostatistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (922 Views)
Objectives: The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic is considered a stressful event, especially In the elderly. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the relationship between resilience and mental health during the covid-19 pandemic in the elderly of Ahar city.
Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study was conducted in 2021 on 271 elderly people over 60 years old , They refers from primary health care of ahar city.and Sampling was done using a random random cluster method. After filling the demographic questionnaire, general health questionnaire (GHQ), Connor and Davidson Resilience Questionnaire (CD-RISC) were completed by the elderly. Research data analyzed with using SPSS-23 statistical software, descriptive statistics and chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman correlation coefficient tests.
Results: the mean total score of resilience and general health were 64.38 ± 16.42 and 24.56 ± 10.05. There is a significant difference in the average of total resilience in elderly who had a high level of education had a graiter resilience. (P<0.05). general health and then physical symptoms and impairment in social functioning with people who live with the elderly(wife-children) increased (P>0.05).
Conclusion: There is relationship between resilience and social support with the mental health of the elderly people, it is important to pay attention to these areas in them. Therefore, it is recommended to evaluate the resilience of the elderly people in the routine care programs of the elderly people in order to improve their general health. It is also recommended to design and implement appropriate educational programs during pandemics and quarantine periods to increase resilience and public health.
Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study was conducted in 2021 on 271 elderly people over 60 years old , They refers from primary health care of ahar city.and Sampling was done using a random random cluster method. After filling the demographic questionnaire, general health questionnaire (GHQ), Connor and Davidson Resilience Questionnaire (CD-RISC) were completed by the elderly. Research data analyzed with using SPSS-23 statistical software, descriptive statistics and chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman correlation coefficient tests.
Results: the mean total score of resilience and general health were 64.38 ± 16.42 and 24.56 ± 10.05. There is a significant difference in the average of total resilience in elderly who had a high level of education had a graiter resilience. (P<0.05). general health and then physical symptoms and impairment in social functioning with people who live with the elderly(wife-children) increased (P>0.05).
Conclusion: There is relationship between resilience and social support with the mental health of the elderly people, it is important to pay attention to these areas in them. Therefore, it is recommended to evaluate the resilience of the elderly people in the routine care programs of the elderly people in order to improve their general health. It is also recommended to design and implement appropriate educational programs during pandemics and quarantine periods to increase resilience and public health.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
gerontology
Received: 2023/02/09 | Accepted: 2023/08/30 | Published: 2024/06/21
Received: 2023/02/09 | Accepted: 2023/08/30 | Published: 2024/06/21
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