Bhat Nasrullah, Paul Fayaz Ahmad, Gul Aamir, Ganie Zahoor Ahmad
Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
Department of Psychiatric Social Work, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, India.
Front Glob Womens Health. 2024 Jun 28;5:1410058. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2024.1410058. eCollection 2024.
To investigate the unique challenges faced by older women during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding social connection, feelings of loneliness, and their subsequent impact on mental health and well-being.
A qualitative research methodology is used to examine how older women experienced loneliness, social relationships, and mental health consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The results are discussed in terms of two main themes each with their sub-themes; 1. Social Connection amidst Physical Distancing Measures, 2. Impact on Mental Health and Well-being.
The study highlights the significant impact of loneliness and social isolation on the mental health of older women during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and support systems.
调查老年女性在新冠疫情期间在社会联系、孤独感方面面临的独特挑战,以及这些挑战对其心理健康和幸福感的后续影响。
采用定性研究方法,考察老年女性在新冠疫情期间如何体验孤独感、社会关系以及心理健康后果。
结果根据两个主要主题及其子主题进行讨论;1. 物理距离措施下的社会联系,2. 对心理健康和幸福感的影响。
该研究强调了孤独感和社会隔离对新冠疫情期间老年女性心理健康的重大影响,强调了针对性干预措施和支持系统的必要性。