Awareness of Elderly People regarding Prevention of COVID-19

Gamal Abd Elrazik, Marwa; Abd Elgawad Abd Elmegeed, Hanaa; Hamido Abosree, Taisser

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2023.278953

Awareness of Elderly People regarding Prevention of COVID-19

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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¹ Nursing Supervisor in Benha University Hospital, Egypt

² rofessor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

³ Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2023.278953

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by coronavirus and cause respiratory
tract infections that range from mild to severe. Aim of the study: Was to assess awareness of elderly
people regarding prevention of COVID-19. Research Design: A descriptive research design was
utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Chest Outpatient Clinic in Benha
University Hospital in Benha city. Sample: Convenient sample was used in choosing the elderly
people from previous setting. The total number of sample was 150 elderly people. Tools: Three tools
were used. Tool I:An structured interviewing questionnaire which consisted of four parts to assess
elderly people socio- demographic characteristics, medical history, knowledge of elderly people
regarding COVID-19 and reported practices of elderly people regarding prevention of COVID-
19).Tool II: Elderly people attitude scale regarding prevention of COVID -19.Tool III:
Observational checklist to assess and observe elderly people practices regarding prevention of
COVID-19. Results: 68,6 of studied elderly people had average total knowledge scores regarding
COVID-19, 54,7% of them had satisfactory total reported practices scores and 55,3% of the studied
elderly people had satisfactory total observational practices scores. 64% of studied elderly people had
positive total attitude scores regarding prevention of COVID-19. Conclusion: There were highly
statistically significant relations between the studied elderly peoples' total knowledge scores, total
practices and their total attitude scores. Recommendations: Develop and implement training
program for elderly people to improve their knowledge and practices toward prevention of COVID-
19.

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