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Psychological Health and Digital Social Participation of the Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Blekinge, Sweden-An Exploratory Study.
Ghazi, Sarah Nauman; Anderberg, Peter; Berglund, Johan Sanmartin; Berner, Jessica; Dallora, Ana Luiza.
  • Ghazi SN; Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden.
  • Anderberg P; Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden.
  • Berglund JS; School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, SE-541 28 Skövde, Sweden.
  • Berner J; Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden.
  • Dallora AL; Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, SE-371 79 Karlskrona, Sweden.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(6)2022 03 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1765726
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 has affected the psychological health of older adults directly and indirectly through recommendations of social distancing and isolation. Using the internet or digital tools to participate in society, one might mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on psychological health. This study explores the social participation of older adults through internet use as a social platform during COVID-19 and its relationship with various psychological health aspects. In this study, we used the survey as a research method, and we collected data through telephonic interviews; and online and paper-based questionnaires. The results showed an association of digital social participation with age and feeling lack of company. Furthermore, in addition, to the increase in internet use in older adults in Sweden during COVID-19, we conclude that digital social participation is essential to maintain psychological health in older adults.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Participation / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19063711

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Participation / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19063711