Qualitative Analysis of Coping Strategies Among Older Persons During COVID-19 Lockdown in Nigeria: Considerations for Community Health Promotion.
Community Health Equity Res Policy
; : 2752535X231173527, 2023 Apr 28.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2290603
ABSTRACT
Background:
The challenge of COVID-19 and the disease control restrictions in Nigeria directly affected social life. Older adults were disproportionately affected because of social vulnerabilities, socio-economic dependency, and the high risk of COVID-19 infectious disease in the population.Purpose:
To this end, the study explored the instrumental coping strategies of older adults duirng the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria.ResearchDesign:
An exploratory research design using qualitative approach based on in-depth interviews was adopted.Study Sample Twenty-seven (27) older adults aged 60 years and more in Ibadan, Nigeria were purposively selected for participation in the research.Data Collection and/orAnalysis:
Community living older adults participated in in-depth telephone interviews during the COVID-19 restrictions. Using Atlas ti 8.4, the 27 transcripts were analyzed and validated through content analysis.Results:
Older adults coped with fear, anxiety, depression, and other health challenges, and three major themes emerged as problem-focused coping strategies. Older adults explored spirituality, engaged in their social networks through telephones, and focused on a healthy diet and physical activities.Conclusions:
Community health promotion strategies for older adults should explore the identified problem-focused coping strategies to optimize the health and wellbeing of older adults.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Community Health Equity Res Policy
Year:
2023
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Article
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2752535x231173527
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