Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing (한국농촌간호학회지)

Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing (한국농촌간호학회)
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Practice of Quarantine Rules and Psycho-Social Health of the Elderly in Rural Areas during the COVID-19 pandemic

코로나19 팬데믹 상황에서 농촌 노인의 방역수칙 실천과 정신적 건강

  • Kwon, Myung Soon (School of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science Hallym University) ;
  • Jang, Ji Hye (Department of Nursing, Songho University) ;
  • Heo, Yeon Jeong (College of Nursing, Kangwon National University)
  • Received : 2024.02.20
  • Accepted : 2024.04.29
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study examines the levels of adherence to quarantine guidelines, mental health, and instrumental activities of daily living among elderly individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify correlations among these variables. Methods: A survey was conducted from February 28, 2023, to May 19, 2023, among 210 elderly individuals aged 65 and above residing in rural areas. The relationships among adherence to quarantine guidelines, mental health, and instrumental activities of daily living were tested using Pearson's correlation coefficients. Results: Loneliness was positively correlated with subdomains, including familial loneliness, social loneliness, and a sense of belonging, whereas depression was significantly negatively correlated with adherence to quarantine guidelines(cough etiquette, ventilation, mask wearing, and environmental disinfection) and rules of social distancing. Conclusion: Analyzing the various factors influencing adherence to quarantine guidelines among the elderly and developing and implementing intervention programs are essential for future research.

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Acknowledgement

이 성과는 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-2020R1F1A1070606).

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