Anxiety and stress related to COVID-19 among the community dwelling older adults residing in the largest refugee camp of the world

Afsana Anwar, Uday Narayan Yadav, Md. Nazmul Huda, Sukanta Das, Simon Rosenbaum, A. R. M. Mehrab Ali, Probal Kumar Mondal, Abu Ansar Md. Rizwan, Syed Far Abid Hossain, Suvasish Das Shuvo, Sabuj Kanti Mistry

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Abstract

The current cross-sectional study was conducted among 864 older adults aged ≥ 60 years residing in Rohingya refugee camp through face-to-face interviews during November–December 2021. COVID-19-related anxiety was measured using the five-point Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and perceived stress using the 10-point Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The linear regression model identified the factors associated with COVID-19-related anxiety and perceived stress. The prevalence of COVID-19-related anxiety and perceived stress was 68% and 93%, respectively. The average COVID-19-related anxiety score expected to be significantly higher among those who were physically inactive, concerned about COVID-19, had a close friend/family member diagnosed with COVID-19, and had some difficulty in getting food and routine medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the average perceived stress score was expected to be significantly higher among those without partners, who were feeling overwhelmed by COVID-19, and who experienced COVID-19-related anxiety during the pandemic. The findings suggest providing immediate psychosocial support to older Rohingya adults.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1181-1192
Number of pages12
JournalCommunity Mental Health Journal
Volume59
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

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Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19-related anxiety
  • Rohingya
  • Perceived stress
  • Older adults

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