دورية أكاديمية
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychological Status and Quality of Life among Participants of the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study
| العنوان: | Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychological Status and Quality of Life among Participants of the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study |
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| المؤلفون: | Kiirtaara Aravindhan, Karen Morgan, Sumaiyah Mat, Tengku Aizan Hamid, Rahimah Ibrahim, Nor Izzati Saedon, Kejal Hasmuk, Hazlina Mahadzir, Maw Pin Tan |
| المصدر: | Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, Vol 26, Iss 4, Pp 354-362 (2022) |
| بيانات النشر: | Korea Geriatrics Society, 2022. |
| سنة النشر: | 2022 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Medicine LCC:Geriatrics |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | depression, psychological stress, anxiety, quality of life, covid-19, aged, Medicine, Geriatrics, RC952-954.6 |
| الوصف: | Background This study aimed to identify differences in quality of life before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and determine the influence of psychological status on the observed changes in the quality of life among older adults. Methods The Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research study recruited Malaysians aged at least 55 years from 2013 to 2015. Follow-ups were conducted between September and December 2020. Quality of life was determined using the 12-item Control, Autonomy, Self-Realization, and Pleasure questionnaire. Psychological statuses were assessed using the 21-item Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, and 4-item Perceived Stress Scale. Results This study included data from 706 individuals (mean age, 73.3±6.8 years). We observed reduced quality of life and increased anxiety among 402 (43.1%) and 144 (20.9%) participants, respectively. Participants felt “out of control,” “left out,” “short of money,” and “life was full of opportunities” less often and could “please themselves with what they did” more often. Multivariate analyses revealed increased depression, anxiety, and stress as independent risk factors for reduced quality of life. Conclusion Individuals with increased depression, anxiety, and stress levels during the pandemic experienced a worsening quality of life. Thus, the development of effective strategies to address the mental health of older adults is needed to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on their quality of life. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2508-4798 2508-4909 |
| العلاقة: | http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-22-0134.pdfTest; https://doaj.org/toc/2508-4798Test; https://doaj.org/toc/2508-4909Test |
| DOI: | 10.4235/agmr.22.0134 |
| الوصول الحر: | https://doaj.org/article/86d7dcf8ef1947abbf82e2e81ded2b4fTest |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsdoj.86d7dcf8ef1947abbf82e2e81ded2b4f |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 25084798 25084909 |
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| DOI: | 10.4235/agmr.22.0134 |