scholarly journals Consideration of the Psychological and Mental Health of the Elderly during COVID-19: A Theoretical Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunho Lee ◽  
Goo-Churl Jeong ◽  
JongEun Yim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Public Health Crisis ◽  
Induced Stress ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

COVID-19 has spread worldwide causing an unprecedented public health crisis. After the World Health Organization declared a pandemic in March 2020, the number of confirmed cases and deaths has continued to increase. This situation may be prolonged until an effective, tested, and safe treatment is available. COVID-19 can occur at any age. However, the maximum confirmed cases and deaths have occurred among the elderly. Particularly, the mental and physical health of the elderly aged above 60 and classified as high-risk groups is more vulnerable than other age groups, requiring more attention. Strong social restraint, social distancing, and quarantine measures to prevent the COVID-19 spread have raised concerns about their mental health. Therefore, it is crucial to analyze and identify the psychological concepts and protective factors that support and constitute these guidelines and strategies and prepare practical suggestions and guidelines to protect the mental health of the elderly during COVID-19. These discussions will facilitate a deeper understanding and expansion of these guidelines and strategies. Therefore, this study explores factors—including pandemic-induced stress, self-integration, self-efficacy, and resilience—in order to prepare practical and detailed suggestions and guidelines using studies that considered these factors, including coping with COVID-19-induced stress, social support, and physical activity.

scholarly journals Pandemi Sürecinde Konya İlinde Yaşayan Yaşlı Bireylerde Meydana Gelen Sosyal ve Psikolojik Değişimlerin Peyzaj Mimarlığı Açısından Değerlendirilmesi

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (sp) ◽  
pp. 2458-2465
Author(s):  
Sertaç Güngör ◽  
Fatma Bütüner
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
World Health ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Voluntary Basis

Covid-19, which affects the whole world and is accepted as a pandemic by the world health organization, caused millions of people to die. The elderly are in the group with the highest risk of losing their lives due to the Covid-19 virus. Stricter restrictive / protective measures have been taken for the elderly in Turkey, as in the whole world. With this research, it is aimed to evaluate the sociological and psychological effects of the "elderly", who are one of the health risk groups of the society, in terms of landscape architecture, during the pandemic days when they had to experience various problems after the outbreak. In the study, face-to-face and online questionnaires were applied to individuals aged 50 and over on a voluntary basis. As a result of the study, it was determined that the implementation of curfews and restrictions for the elderly and the formation of an isolated lifestyle from other age groups caused an increase in loneliness and anxiety levels and negative psychological effects. It has been revealed that the activities that individuals will carry out in the green area, their conversations and socializing with their peers, and walks in the open area have a positive psychological and sociological effect for the elderly. It has been determined that the elderly who become lonely and depressed at home with the restrictions imposed under pandemic conditions want to be in green areas. The sociological and psychological positive effects of being in green areas and spending time, and the changes in the behaviour and emotions of the elderly who have pandemic restrictions paralleled the response of the participants to the questionnaire.

scholarly journals Metabolic Syndrome and Mental Health in the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
G. Stefkova ◽  
M. Zamboriova
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
World Health ◽  
Scientific Database ◽  
The World ◽  
On Line ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction. At the end of 2019, China was hit by adisease with pandemic potential. It was anew coronavirus, also called COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the situation apandemic. Those most at risk were people with metabolic syndrome, men- tally ill and the elderly. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components have become amonitored issue in the context of mental illnesses. The COVID-19 pandemic, metabolic syn- drome, and mental health have become interrelated. The num- ber of mental illnesses has grown exponentially around the world, having affected several age groups. Methodology. Asearch and selection of articles from the on- line scientific database WOS through bibliometric analysis, using the keywords "COVID-19", "metabolic syndrome","mental illnesses" in the period from 2020 to 2021 to present the relationships between metabolic syndrome and mental ill- nesses during the COVID - 19 pandemic. Conclusion. In the area of publications, the issue of depression during the COVID - 19 pandemic was the most watched topic. Ahigher incidence of metabolic syndrome or its components has been reported in patients suffering from mental illnesses.

scholarly journals A Scenario of COVID-19 Disease on Mental Health Among the General Age-groups

2022 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Somadatta Das ◽  
Rabindra Nath Padhy ◽  
Bibhuti Bhusan Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Mental Health Effects ◽  
Watching Tv

The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus causes a respiratory disease with physical and mental health effects, ending at general morbidity and fatality from some latest coronavirus strains, at times. During the present pandemics, people stay mainly at home, contributing to some elevated stress levels. World Health Organization (WHO) contemplates that the additional steps like, quarantine and self-isolation have stimulated daily routines of peoples, leading to a rise in agitation, oppression, sleeplessness, alcohol addiction, drug-addictions and suicidal behaviors; consequently, causing increase in cases of domestic violence, even. At this stage, health service providers cannot help the poor, elderly people, children who are susceptible to pre-medical adverse conditions. This work aims to highlight the general scenario of the mental health locally in India during covid-19 pandemic. Some lifestyles, such as yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic medication, avoiding reading on corona too much and watching TV about it, while staying with the own family with the popular healthier lifestyles are recommended to alleviate stress.

scholarly journals Exploring WHO Communication during the COVID 19 Pandemic through the WHO Website Based on W3C Guidelines: Accessible for All?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5663
Author(s):  
Elena Fernández-Díaz ◽  
Patricia P. Iglesias-Sánchez ◽  
Carmen Jambrino-Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Digital Version ◽  
Recommendations For Action ◽  
The World ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Health Content

Health crisis situations generate greater attention and dependence on reliable and truthful information from citizens, especially from those organisations that represent authority on the subject, such as the World Health Organization (WHO). In times of global pandemics such as COVID-19, the WHO message “health for all” takes on great communicative importance, especially from the point of view of the prevention of the disease and recommendations for action. Therefore, any communication must be understandable and accessible by all types of people, regardless of their technology, language, culture or disability (physical or mental), according to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), taking on special relevance for public health content. This study analysed whether the WHO is accessible in its digital version for all groups of citizens according to the widely accepted standards in the field of the Internet. The conclusion reached was that not all the information is accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, which implies that there are groups that are, to some extent, left out, especially affecting the elderly. This study can contribute to the development of proposals and suggest ways in which to improve the accessibility of health content to groups especially vulnerable in this pandemic.

scholarly journals Psychological Strategies for Maintaining Mental Health During the Coronavirus 2019 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdiyeh Sarraf-Razavi ◽  
Seyyed Mohammad Tabatabaei ◽  
Mahboubeh Eslamzadeh ◽  
Marjan Moradi ◽  
Zhaleh Feyzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Individual Care ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization

The infection caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) started from China and spread out to the whole world, and became a pandemic as the world health organization declared. COVID-19 has caused many challenges in all aspects of life, including mental health for the entire human beings. The current study has reviewed some important strategies based on individual care and social support. Maintaining healthy lifestyle and doing regular life activities such as enough sleeping, doing art, listening to music, doing yoga, and meditation could be practical for individual care. Some social support strategies may include talking to trusty people or counselors to share emotions, keeping in touch with family, friends, and colleagues, supporting people via calls and texts warmly, and taking care of the elderly, children, and especially medical workers. [GMJ.2021;10:e2008]

scholarly journals Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Early Travel-Associated COVID-19 Cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reham M. Marei ◽  
Mohamed M. Emara ◽  
Omar M. Elsaied ◽  
Gheyath K. Nasrallah ◽  
Tawanda Chivese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Data ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Male To Female

Background: SARS-CoV-2 continues to claim hundreds of thousands of people's lives. It mostly affects the elderly and those with chronic illness but can also be fatal in younger age groups. This article is the first comprehensive analysis of the epidemiological and clinical outcomes of the travel-associated SARS-CoV-2 cases until April 19, 2020.Methods: Demographic and clinical data of travel-associated SARS-CoV-2 cases were collected for the period between January 16, 2020 and April 19, 2020. More than one hundred and eighty databases were searched, including the World Health Organization (WHO) database, countries' ministries websites, and official media sites. Demographic and clinical data were extracted and analyzed.Results: A total of 1,186 cases from 144 countries meeting the inclusion criteria were reported and included in the analysis. The mean age of the cases was 44 years, with a male to female ratio of 1.6:1. Travel-associated cases originated from more than 40 countries, with China, Italy, and Iran reporting the highest numbers at 208, 225, and 155, respectively. Clinical symptoms varied between patients, with some reporting symptoms during the flights (117 cases; 9.87%). A total of 312 (26.31%) cases were hospitalized, of which 50 cases (4.22%) were fatal.Conclusion: Major gaps exist in the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of the COVID-19 travel-associated cases due to a lack of reporting and sharing data of many counties. The identification and implementation of methodologies for measuring traveler's risk to coronavirus would help in minimizing the spread of the virus, especially in the next waves.

Masern in Deutschland – Epidemiologie und Management

2017 ◽  
Vol 142 (23) ◽  
pp. 1767-1772
Author(s):  
Dorothea Matysiak-Klose ◽  
Sabine Wicker ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
World Health ◽  
Important Goal ◽  
Specific Population ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Measles Elimination ◽  
Contagious Diseases ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Measles Incidence

AbstractMeasles are one of the most contagious diseases of mankind. Measles incidence has declined worldwide since the introduction of vaccinations. Due to low numbers of measles cases in countries with high vaccination rates the population is not aware of possible complications of measles any more. Measles elimination is an important goal set by all regions of the World Health Organization. However, it remains a challenge for Germany and other European countries. Because of a high proportion of susceptibles in specific population and age groups outbreaks take place in Germany every year after importation of the virus. More than 50 % of measles cases are 20 years and older. However, the highest incidences have been seen in two-year-olds since several years. In addition to epidemiological findings such as case numbers and risk groups, genotyping permits e. g. an assessment of the endemic circulation of viruses. Suspicion of a measles case should result in immediate and consistent measures.

scholarly journals 556 - The Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on elderly’s mental health

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. 96-97
Author(s):  
Sofia Ramos Ferreira ◽  
Daniela Pereira ◽  
Horácio Firmino
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Background:Since the disease caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, countries around the globe adopted measures of social distancing to limit the spread of the virus. Although social distancingmeasures are essential preventive mechanisms, they can promote feelings of loneliness and influence the onset or exacerbation of psychiatric disorders. Current knowledge about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health - and in particular on mental health of the geriatric population - is still scarce.Research Objective:The present review aimed to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the elderly´s mental health and to suggest measures that can mitigate this impact.Method:A non-systematic review of the literature, through bibliographic research in Pubmed and Embase databases - using the keywords “COVID-19", “SARS-CoV-2", “Coronavirus”, “Aging”, “Older adults”, “Elderly”, “Quarantine” and “Mental health” -was performed.Preliminary results of the ongoing study:The available literature points towards a likely increase in mental disorders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This phenomena may be particularly relevant in the elderly population. Several measures – pharmacological and non-pharmacological – can help to maintain the physical and mental health of the elderly.Conclusion:The COVID-19 pandemic had an important impact in elderly’s mental health. This subject should be addressed by profissionals/caregivers and measures tominimize negative consequences are in order.

scholarly journals Why African Americans Are a Potential Target for COVID-19 Infection in the United States

10.2196/19934 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. e19934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Hamidian Jahromi ◽  
Anahid Hamidianjahromi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The United States ◽  
Exponential Phase ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic, significant changes have occurred in the United States as the infection spread reached and passed its exponential phase. A stringent analysis of COVID-19 epidemiologic data requires time and would generally be expected to happen with significant delay after the exponential phase of the disease is over and when the focus of the health care system is diverted away from crisis management. Although much has been said about high-risk groups and the vulnerability of the elderly and patients with underlying comorbidities, the impact of race on the susceptibility of ethnic minorities living in indigent communities has not been discussed in detail worldwide and specifically in the United States. There are currently some data on disparities between African American and Caucasian populations for COVID-19 infection and mortality. While health care authorities are reorganizing resources and infrastructure to provide care for symptomatic COVID-19 patients, they should not shy away from protecting the general public as a whole and specifically the most vulnerable members of society, such as the elderly, ethnic minorities, and people with underlying comorbidities.

scholarly journals The confluence of violence towards an intimate partner, substance misuse and mental health: a worldwide problem affecting women

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (9) ◽  
pp. 3-4
Author(s):  
Cari Jo Clark ◽  
Grace Wyshak
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
World Health ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Health Organization

Violence towards an intimate partner, substance misuse and other mental health disorders are problems that tend to cluster together and result in multiple burdens for afflicted individuals (Desjarlais et al, 1995; Wyshak & Modest, 1996; Wyshak, 2000). They are prevalent not only in high-risk groups but also among members of the general public seeking primary healthcare (Bauer et al, 2000; World Health Organization, 2001), where their afflictions often go undiagnosed and untreated (Edlund et al, 2004; Kramer et al, 2004). Furthermore, violence towards an intimate partner, substance misuse and other mental health disorders involve common symptom pathways, such as psychiatric distress, headache, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal problems and multiple somatic complaints (Berwick et al, 1991), which suggests that the use of an integrated set of screening instruments may lead to early detection and treatment for patients who are suffering from one or more of these problems.

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