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Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was stated a pandemic by the WHO. All ages are at risk of COVID-19, but elders are more risky of COVID-19. The COVID-19 can be transmitted through droplets, respiratory secretions, and contact with contaminated surfaces and by contact with asymptomatic individuals. Aim: Thisstudy aimed to assess psychological impact and level of knowledge regard covid19 among institutionalized elders. Design: This study followed a descriptive cross-sectional study design. Setting: This study was conducted in two geriatric homes in Tanta city, El-Gharbia Governorate; Dar- Elsaada and Social care home for the elderly (Dar- Elagaza). These homes are affiliated to Ministry of Social Solidarity. Tools: The data of this study was collected using the following two tools: (І) COVID-19 rapid quantitative assessment tool and (II) Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21). Results: The main results revealed that most of the studied elders had a fair level of knowledge regarding Covid19. Most of elders had mild levels of stress and depression but moderate level of anxiety. Conclusion: The present study assumed that the Pandemic of COVID-19 has been shown to affect elders' psychological status, by forced isolation and by concern about the virus, both. Recommendations: Providing psychological support services for the elders through various means of communication

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10.21608/tsnj.2021.196620

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Sabah

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Elftouh

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Abo

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Assistant Professor Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University.

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Hend

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El-kest

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Reda Ali

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lecturer of Community Health Nursing. Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

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Amina

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El-Salamony

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Ahmed Wahba

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Lecturer Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University

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Omnya

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El-ayari

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Sobhy Mohamad

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Lecturer, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University.

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22

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3

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27801

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2021-08-01

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2021-06-15

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2021-08-01

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61

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75

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2314-5595

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2735-5519

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Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

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Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders

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22 Jan 2023