scholarly journals The Relationship between the Knowledge Levels of Elderly Individuals on the COVID-19 Outbreak and their Preventive Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-250
Author(s):  
Fuat YALMAN ◽  
Betül AKALIN ◽  
Tekin SANCAR
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bartolomeu Fagundes de Lima Filho ◽  
Nathalia Priscilla Oliveira Silva Bessa ◽  
Ana Clara Teixeira Fernandes ◽  
Íkaro Felipe da Silva Patrício ◽  
Nadja de Oliveira Alves ◽  
...  

Abstract Aim To investigate knowledge levels concerning COVID-19 in elderly patients with T2DM through an educational intervention at a call center.Methods This cross-sectional, quantitative, observational, and descriptive study was undertaken among elderly individuals with T2DM involved in a body balance rehabilitation program that had been suspended due to social isolation. Study participants comprised elderly individuals with T2DM, contactable using fixed or mobile telephones. Data concerning participants’ socioeconomic variables, depressive symptoms, and knowledge of COVID-19 were collated, using a Brazil Ministry of Health guidelines checklist. Mann-Whitney and Spearman’s correlation tests were used to analyze their responses.Results Of 30 elderly participants, 76.7% were women and 63.3% were married. The most cited information medium was television (96.6%). Of a possible 24 correct responses on the checklist, the median correct response score was 7.5. No significant relationship was observed between the total checklist score and the variables studied.Conclusion Elderly participants did not have in-depth knowledge concerning COVID-19, which suggests that their knowledge sources may be deficient or that their capacity to retain information was inadequate.


Author(s):  
Jan Amos Jelinek

Peer tutoring as an educational method requires an appropriate application. Teachers need to know strengths and weaknesses of it. In the article, the effectiveness of this method in the context of teaching basic astronomical content (N = 28 pairs of children) was analyzed. The analysis took into account the difference in knowledge levels between children in a tutoring pair and social openness. Studies have shown that the most effective were those couples in which the difference in astronomical knowledge was greater, as well as the relationship between children, in which the teacher-child is withdrawn, and the child-pupil is more active.


2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 599-622
Author(s):  
Michaella Vanore ◽  
Melissa Siegel ◽  
Franziska Gassmann ◽  
Jennifer Waidler

Despite growing concern over the potential consequences of migration for the “left behind,” few systematic attempts have been made to document the relationship between the migration of an adult child and the well-being of his or her elderly parent(s) remaining in the country of origin. This article proposes a multidimensional elderly well-being index that enables the identification and comparison of outcomes between elderly individuals with and without adult migrant children in Moldova and Georgia, two former Soviet states that are both experiencing demographic and mobility transitions. The outcomes of elderly individuals with and without children living abroad are compared to illustrate in what domains child absence through migration corresponds to differing well-being outcomes. The findings suggest that the migration of an adult child is not as significant a factor in shaping well-being outcomes as would be expected based on past literature; other factors may play much stronger roles in shaping of well-being.


2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110543
Author(s):  
Sibel Şentürk ◽  
Alev Yıldırım Keskin ◽  
Şule Sarızayim

This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the fear of COVID-19 in the elderly aged 65 years and over and their levels of adaptation to the “new normal.” This descriptive cross-sectional study was completed with 623 elderly individuals. It was determined that the individuals who adapted well to the “new normal” had high levels of adaptation to old age, while their levels of fear of COVID-19 were slightly above average ( p < 0.01). Elderly individuals have tried to adapt to the “new normal” while also experiencing fear of COVID-19. In order to minimize the fear experienced by the elderly during COVID-19, adequate support and psychological support should be provided.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Yu. E. Shadrina

The article examined the relationship between professional burnout and emotional intelligence in emergency medical professionals. The author of the article outlined the directions of research on the relationship between emotional intelligence and professional burnout in order to revise the forms of prevention in order to prevent unwanted consequences from professional activity. Correlation analysis was obtained demonstrates the relationship between indicators of intrapersonal emotional intelligence and professional burnout. The correct approach to organization and adherence to preventive practices measures are contributed to the formation of the skills of conscious processing of emotional states in ambulance medical workers, the identification of stress factors, on which the quality of their professional activities depends.


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