Evaluation of Psycho-Social Problems of Geriatric Individuals during the Curfew: The Provincial Example from Türkiye

Muhammet Ali Oruç; Şule Özdemir

Article Details

Evaluation of Psycho-Social Problems of Geriatric Individuals during the Curfew: The Provincial Example from Türkiye

Authors:

Muhammet Ali Oruç | Şule Özdemir

Publisher:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal:

Black Sea Journal of Health Science Vol.6 Issue 3, pp.423-430

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001292685

pISSN:

2619-9041

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Abstract:

 The aim of this study was to evaluate the psycho-social problems experienced by geriatric individuals during the curfew, in Samsun, Türkiye. The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Samsun, Türkiye. The population of the research consisted of individuals aged 65 and over who were served on the Psycho-social Support Line between June 1 and July 31, 2020 N2700. The responses of 452 participants were included in the study. A total of a 35-item survey, created by scanning the literature, were used to collect data to evaluate socio-demographic data, Life Routine, Psycho-social Evaluation, and Psycho-social Support Needs. In the study, a questionnaire was applied to the volunteer participants selected by the simple random method of telephone interview technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney-U test, Pearson Chi-Square test and Fishers Exact Test. P0.05 was accepted as significance level. In the results, it was determined that the elderly people spent most of their time praying 24.1, taking care of the garden 22.8, and watching television 14.6 after the curfew. While the rate of the elderly who participated in the study during the restrictions who had problems in meeting their needs was 1.8, the rate of those who applied to any social support line was 6.6. The proportion of those who requested re-interview with psycho-social support services was significantly higher in women P0.049, those with chronic diseases P0.023, those who were concerned about the transmission of the COVID-19 virus P0.027, and those who slept irregularly P0.013. It was found that the number of people living with the elderly who requested to meet again with psycho-social support services was higher P0.014. As a result of the study, it was determined that a small part of the elderly needed social and financial support due to curfews. The fact that women and those with chronic diseases need more psycho-social support in this period shows that it is important for public health to protect the psycho-social health of disadvantaged groups in a crisis period such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

 The aim of this study was to evaluate the psycho-social problems experienced by geriatric individuals during the curfew, in Samsun, Türkiye. The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Samsun, Türkiye. The population of the research consisted of individuals aged 65 and over who were served on the Psycho-social Support Line between June 1 and July 31, 2020 N2700. The responses of 452 participants were included in the study. A total of a 35-item survey, created by scanning the literature, were used to collect data to evaluate socio-demographic data, Life Routine, Psycho-social Evaluation, and Psycho-social Support Needs. In the study, a questionnaire was applied to the volunteer participants selected by the simple random method of telephone interview technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney-U test, Pearson Chi-Square test and Fishers Exact Test. P0.05 was accepted as significance level. In the results, it was determined that the elderly people spent most of their time praying 24.1, taking care of the garden 22.8, and watching television 14.6 after the curfew. While the rate of the elderly who participated in the study during the restrictions who had problems in meeting their needs was 1.8, the rate of those who applied to any social support line was 6.6. The proportion of those who requested re-interview with psycho-social support services was significantly higher in women P0.049, those with chronic diseases P0.023, those who were concerned about the transmission of the COVID-19 virus P0.027, and those who slept irregularly P0.013. It was found that the number of people living with the elderly who requested to meet again with psycho-social support services was higher P0.014. As a result of the study, it was determined that a small part of the elderly needed social and financial support due to curfews. The fact that women and those with chronic diseases need more psycho-social support in this period shows that it is important for public health to protect the psycho-social health of disadvantaged groups in a crisis period such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

 The aim of this study was to evaluate the psycho-social problems experienced by geriatric individuals during the curfew, in Samsun, Türkiye. The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Samsun, Türkiye. The population of the research consisted of individuals aged 65 and over who were served on the Psycho-social Support Line between June 1 and July 31, 2020 N2700. The responses of 452 participants were included in the study. A total of a 35-item survey, created by scanning the literature, were used to collect data to evaluate socio-demographic data, Life Routine, Psycho-social Evaluation, and Psycho-social Support Needs. In the study, a questionnaire was applied to the volunteer participants selected by the simple random method of telephone interview technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney-U test, Pearson Chi-Square test and Fishers Exact Test. P0.05 was accepted as significance level. In the results, it was determined that the elderly people spent most of their time praying 24.1, taking care of the garden 22.8, and watching television 14.6 after the curfew. While the rate of the elderly who participated in the study during the restrictions who had problems in meeting their needs was 1.8, the rate of those who applied to any social support line was 6.6. The proportion of those who requested re-interview with psycho-social support services was significantly higher in women P0.049, those with chronic diseases P0.023, those who were concerned about the transmission of the COVID-19 virus P0.027, and those who slept irregularly P0.013. It was found that the number of people living with the elderly who requested to meet again with psycho-social support services was higher P0.014. As a result of the study, it was determined that a small part of the elderly needed social and financial support due to curfews. The fact that women and those with chronic diseases need more psycho-social support in this period shows that it is important for public health to protect the psycho-social health of disadvantaged groups in a crisis period such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

 The aim of this study was to evaluate the psycho-social problems experienced by geriatric individuals during the curfew, in Samsun, Türkiye. The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Samsun, Türkiye. The population of the research consisted of individuals aged 65 and over who were served on the Psycho-social Support Line between June 1 and July 31, 2020 N2700. The responses of 452 participants were included in the study. A total of a 35-item survey, created by scanning the literature, were used to collect data to evaluate socio-demographic data, Life Routine, Psycho-social Evaluation, and Psycho-social Support Needs. In the study, a questionnaire was applied to the volunteer participants selected by the simple random method of telephone interview technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney-U test, Pearson Chi-Square test and Fishers Exact Test. P0.05 was accepted as significance level. In the results, it was determined that the elderly people spent most of their time praying 24.1, taking care of the garden 22.8, and watching television 14.6 after the curfew. While the rate of the elderly who participated in the study during the restrictions who had problems in meeting their needs was 1.8, the rate of those who applied to any social support line was 6.6. The proportion of those who requested re-interview with psycho-social support services was significantly higher in women P0.049, those with chronic diseases P0.023, those who were concerned about the transmission of the COVID-19 virus P0.027, and those who slept irregularly P0.013. It was found that the number of people living with the elderly who requested to meet again with psycho-social support services was higher P0.014. As a result of the study, it was determined that a small part of the elderly needed social and financial support due to curfews. The fact that women and those with chronic diseases need more psycho-social support in this period shows that it is important for public health to protect the psycho-social health of disadvantaged groups in a crisis period such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article Details

Evaluation of Psycho-Social Problems of Geriatric Individuals during the Curfew: The Provincial Example from Türkiye

Authors:

Muhammet Ali Oruç | Şule Özdemir

Publisher:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal:

Black Sea Journal of Health Science Vol.6 Issue 3, pp.423-430

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001292685

pISSN:

2619-9041

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Article Details

Authors: Muhammet Ali Oruç | Şule Özdemir

Publisher: Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics: Klinik Tıp Bilimleri | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal: Black Sea Journal of Health Science Vol.6 Issue 3, pp.423-430

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001292685

pISSN: 2619-9041

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Authors:

Muhammet Ali Oruç | Şule Özdemir

Publisher:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal:

Black Sea Journal of Health Science Vol.6 Issue 3, pp.423-430

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001292685

pISSN:

2619-9041