Perceived fear of COVID-19 and its associated factors among Nepalese older adults in eastern Nepal: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected all age groups worldwide, but older adults have been affected greatly with an increased risk of severe illness and mortality. Nepal is struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. The normal life of older adults, one of the vulnerable populations to COVID-19 infection, has been primarily impacted. The current evidence shows that the COVID-19 virus strains are deadly, and non-compliance to standard protocols can have serious consequences, increasing fear among older adults. This study assessed the perceived fear of COVID-19 and associated factors among older adults in eastern Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between July and September 2020 among 847 older adults (≥60 years) residing in three districts o

SUBMITTER: Yadav UN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8312955 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature