Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders
Elftouh, S., El-kest, H., El-Salamony, A., El-ayari, O. (2021). Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders. EKB Journal Management System, 22(3), 61-75. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.196620
Sabah Abo Elftouh; Hend Reda Ali El-kest; Amina Ahmed Wahba El-Salamony; Omnya Sobhy Mohamad El-ayari. "Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders". EKB Journal Management System, 22, 3, 2021, 61-75. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.196620
Elftouh, S., El-kest, H., El-Salamony, A., El-ayari, O. (2021). 'Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders', EKB Journal Management System, 22(3), pp. 61-75. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.196620
Elftouh, S., El-kest, H., El-Salamony, A., El-ayari, O. Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders. EKB Journal Management System, 2021; 22(3): 61-75. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.196620

Psychological Impact and Level of Knowledge Regard Covid19 among Institutionalized Elders

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Article 3, Volume 22, Issue 3, August 2021, Page 61-75  XML PDF (383.15 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.196620
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Authors
Sabah Abo Elftouh1; Hend Reda Ali El-kest2; Amina Ahmed Wahba El-Salamony3; Omnya Sobhy Mohamad El-ayari4
1Assistant Professor Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University.
2lecturer of Community Health Nursing. Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University
3Lecturer Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University
4Lecturer, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University.
Abstract
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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