Anxiety among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Patrick, Graham; Castonguay, Camille; Goyette, Marika; Lambert, Rosemarie; Brisson, Mallorie; Landreville, Philippe; Grenier, Sébastien

doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2022.102633

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“…Additionally, the elderly often have comorbidities that complicate their treatment, and they perceive themselves as more vulnerable to the severity of COVID-19, further contributing to anxiety. 20,29 When considering the association between COVID-19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety, it is crucial to recognise that each is evaluated using distinct assessment tools. As displayed in Table 2, the data reveal that for each one-unit increase in COVID-19related anxiety, there is a corresponding 0.22-unit increase in the geriatric anxiety score.…”

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“…During the COVID‐19 outbreak, measures such as isolating the elderly and implementing traffic restrictions could exacerbate anxiety among older individuals. Additionally, the elderly often have comorbidities that complicate their treatment, and they perceive themselves as more vulnerable to the severity of COVID‐19, further contributing to anxiety 20,29 …”

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“…16 Anxiety prevalence in the elderly has varied from 7% to 35.5% in different studies. 10,[17][18][19][20] Factors such as age, comorbidity, living conditions, and occupation have been found to be associated with anxiety. 10 In light of the growing elderly population and the pressing issue of anxiety among them, there is a need for comprehensive planning in this domain.…”

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“…Another study identified a relationship between experienced and perceived inequality in women with anxiety 16 . Anxiety prevalence in the elderly has varied from 7% to 35.5% in different studies 10,17–20 . Factors such as age, comorbidity, living conditions, and occupation have been found to be associated with anxiety 10 …”

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Prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety, geriatric anxiety, and related factors among the elderly in Quchan, Iran during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional study

Mortazavi,

Sharifian,

Hassannejad

et al. 2023

Psychogeriatrics

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BackgroundAnxiety is a prevalent mental disorder among the elderly, leading to discomfort, disability, increased expenses, reduced quality of life, and dysfunction. Consequently, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety, along with the factors influencing anxiety, in the elderly population served by urban healthcare centres in Quchan.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study involved 650 elderly individuals aged 60–95 years. The participants were selected using a two‐stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected through three questionnaires: the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and a questionnaire on factors contributing to anxiety. Data analysis was performed using simple and multiple regression with IBM SPSS 24.ResultsThe prevalence of geriatric anxiety among the elderly was 40.3%, while the prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety (moderate and severe) was 22.8%. Significant relationships were observed between geriatric anxiety and substance abuse, stressful life events, comorbidities, COVID‐19 anxiety, financial support, loneliness, walking habits, and sleep patterns (P < 0.05).ConclusionCOVID‐19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety are prevalent concerns among the elderly. Factors like substance abuse, stressful life events, COVID‐19‐related anxiety, comorbidity, living alone, lack of financial support, and poor walking and sleeping habits, which affect anxiety in the elderly, it is essential to address these factors in life planning and provide services through relevant organisations, healthcare teams, and initiatives by the elderly themselves.

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Prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety, geriatric anxiety, and related factors among the elderly in Quchan, Iran during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional study

Mortazavi,

Sharifian,

Hassannejad

et al. 2023

Psychogeriatrics

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“…In the first year of the pandemic, the prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety was significantly lower among Canadians 45-64 (13%) and 65+ years of age (7%) than among people between 25 and 44 years of age (15%). 19 Proportions were nearly 16% from age 60 onward among people in Quebec 37 and nearly 8% from age 50 onward across provinces. 51 While beyond the scope of this study, future studies might determine whether this high prevalence could be owing to lingering fears of physical harms, even after COVID-19 ends, 14 and among a subset, greater fear of dying 52 and/or more disrupted social lives, tenuous family ties, or difficulties accessing food.…”

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Mentally healthy living after pandemic social distancing: a study of older Canadians reveals helpful anxiety reduction strategies

Low,

Gutman,

Gao

et al. 2024

Psychogeriatrics

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BackgroundThroughout the COVID‐19 pandemic, older Canadians were the most at risk of severe physical harm, including death, and their return to post‐COVID life was expected to be especially anxiety‐provoking. A study was conducted to obtain nationally representative evidence of older Canadians' self‐perceived anxiety levels and their strategies to manage or mitigate it as public health restrictions were lifting.Materials and MethodsThis study had a cross‐sectional descriptive design. An e‐survey was used to collect data from 1327 Canadians aged 60+ stratified by age, sex, and education to resemble the larger general population. Participants completed the Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS‐10) and indicated which of the 16 Centre for Addictions and Mental Health's (2022) Coping with Stress and Anxiety strategies they were using to manage or mitigate their anxiety when social distancing was lifting. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis were used to explore the data.ResultsWhile, on average, older Canadians were mildly anxious, nearly one‐quarter of responders rated their anxiety as severe. Age, sex, perceived health, were statistically significant correlates of anxiety. Six coping strategies were associated with significantly lower anxiety scores. Moreover, accepting some fear and anxiety as normal, challenging worries and anxious thoughts, and practising relaxation/meditation appeared to increase anxiety.ConclusionOlder Canadians used multiple strategies to manage or mitigate their anxiety, and seemingly, with more successful than detrimental tries. Practitioners have much to learn and understand about older people's mental health promotion efforts after social distancing, now and for future pandemics.

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Critical Conditions: Research When Older Adults Face War, Migration, Natural Disasters, and Incarceration

Sánchez-Garrido

2024

Aging Research—Methodological Issues

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Anxiety among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety, geriatric anxiety, and related factors among the elderly in Quchan, Iran during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional study

Prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety, geriatric anxiety, and related factors among the elderly in Quchan, Iran during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional study

Mentally healthy living after pandemic social distancing: a study of older Canadians reveals helpful anxiety reduction strategies

Critical Conditions: Research When Older Adults Face War, Migration, Natural Disasters, and Incarceration

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