Evaluation of Psycho-Social Problems of Geriatric Individuals during the Curfew: The Provincial Example from Türkiye

Authors : Muhammet Ali ORUÇ, Şule ÖZDEMİR

Pages : 423-430

Doi:10.19127/bshealthscience.1290185

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Publication Date : 2023-07-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to evaluate the psycho-social problems experienced by geriatric individuals during the curfew, in Samsun, Türkiye. The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Samsun, Türkiye. The population of the research consisted of individuals aged 65 and over who were served on the \`Psycho-social Support Line\` between June 1 and July 31, 2020 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(N=2700);. The responses of 452 participants were included in the study. A total of a 35-item survey, created by scanning the literature, were used to collect data to evaluate socio-demographic data, Life Routine, Psycho-social Evaluation, and Psycho-social Support Needs. In the study, a questionnaire was applied to the volunteer participants selected by the simple random method of telephone interview technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney-U test, Pearson Chi-Square test and Fisher\`s Exact Test. P<0.05 was accepted as significance level. In the results, it was determined that the elderly people spent most of their time praying insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(24.1%);, taking care of the garden insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(22.8%);, and watching television insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(14.6%); after the curfew. While the rate of the elderly who participated in the study during the restrictions who had problems in meeting their needs was 1.8%, the rate of those who applied to any social support line was 6.6%. The proportion of those who requested re-interview with psycho-social support services was significantly higher in women insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P=0.049);, those with chronic diseases insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P=0.023);, those who were concerned about the transmission of the COVID-19 virus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P=0.027);, and those who slept irregularly insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P=0.013);. It was found that the number of people living with the elderly who requested to meet again with psycho-social support services was higher insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P=0.014);. As a result of the study, it was determined that a small part of the elderly needed social and financial support due to curfews. The fact that women and those with chronic diseases need more psycho-social support in this period shows that it is important for public health to protect the psycho-social health of disadvantaged groups in a crisis period such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords : COVID 19, Elderly, Geriatrics, Pandemic, Quarantine