ArticlePsychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society2023
Relationship between the fear of COVID-19 and social isolation and depression in elderly individuals.
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- Predictors of Loneliness and Psychological Distress in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: National Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2025Article
- Impact of post-COVID-19 syndrome on quality of life and functionality in ethnically diverse and vulnerable populations in the Amazon.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Understanding Loneliness in Older Adults During the Pandemic: Predictors and Questionnaire Validation.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Integration and completion: life wisdom and happiness of Chinese older adults from a life course perspective.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Editorial: Self-harm behaviors from young adults to the elderly: prevalence, prevention and treatment following the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected elderly individuals and it has been associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between fear of COVID-19, social isolation and depression in elderly individuals.
methodsThe study is a descriptive type. The sample consisted of 362 elderly people. The study data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, the Nottingham Health Profile Social Isolation Scale and the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form.
resultsIt was determined there was a positive and moderate relationship between fear of COVID-19 and depression and social isolation, and a positive and high relationship between social isolation and depression, and the results were statistically significant (P < 0.001).
conclusionsPublic health nurses, during epidemic periods, should help elderly individuals manage their fears about the disease. In addition, they should lead the practices that can sustain social participation and prevent depression in the elderly.
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