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Would Older Adults Perform Preventive Practices in the Post-COVID-19 Era? A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey in China.
Chen, Meijun; Wang, Xiaoqi; Yun, Qingping; Lin, Yuting; Wu, Qingqing; Yang, Qinghua; Wan, Dezhi; Tian, Dan; Chang, Chun.
  • Chen M; School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
  • Wang X; National Immunization Program, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.
  • Yun Q; School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
  • Lin Y; School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
  • Wu Q; Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310006, China.
  • Yang Q; Provincial Health Education Center, Chongqing 401120, China.
  • Wan D; Provincial Patriotic Health and Health Promotion Center, Nanchang 330006, China.
  • Tian D; Provincial Health Service Center, Shenyang 110005, China.
  • Chang C; School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(19)2021 Sep 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1438625
ABSTRACT
During the post-COVID-19 era, preventive practices, such as washing hands and wearing a mask, remain key measures for controlling the spread of infection for older adults. This study investigated the status of preventive practices among older adults and identified the related influencing factors. Participants who were ≥60 years old were recruited nationwide. Data were collected through self-designed questionnaires, including demographic variables, knowledge, perceived vulnerability, response efficacy, anxiety and preventive practices. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were performed. Hierarchical logistic regression was conducted to determine the predictors. A total of 2996 participants completed this study. Of them, 2358 (78.7%) participants reported washing hands regularly in the last two weeks, and 1699 (56.7%) always wore masks outside this year. Knowledge (hand washing OR = 1.09, p < 0.01; mask wearing OR = 1.17, p < 0.01) and response efficacy (hand washing OR = 1.61, p < 0.01; mask wearing OR = 1.70, p < 0.01) were positively associated with preventive practices, whereas perceived vulnerability had a negative effect (hand washing OR = 0.54, p < 0.01; mask wearing OR = 0.72, p < 0.01). Knowledge, response efficacy and perceived vulnerability were found to be significant predictors of the preventive practice among older adults in the post-COVID-19 era. This study provides new insights into preventive suggestions after the peak of the pandemic and also has significant implications in improving the life quality of older adults.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph181910169

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph181910169