Predictors of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in older adults: the role of socio-demographic variables and COVID-19 anxiety
Author(s)
Tomás Caycho‐Rodríguez
José M. Tomás
Lindsey W. Vilca
Cirilo Humberto García Cadena
Claudio Rojas-Jara
Brian Norman Peña-Calero
Date Issued
22 de junio de 2021
Type
Article
Volume
27
Issue
2
Start Page
453
End Page
465
Abstract
= .238). Socio-demographic variables explained 50.5% of psychological well-being variance, 52% of anxiety and 46.9% of depression. Also, sex, work; being diagnosed with COVID-19; family member with COVID-19 diagnosis; and time of exposure to COVID-19 information had statistically significant effects psychological well-being, anxiety and depression. In conclusion, some sociodemographic characteristics and COVID-19 anxiety affect the psychological well-being, anxiety and depression. The findings may allow for a better understanding of the mental health of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and guide government responses to detect, anticipate and minimize its impact on the mental health of this population.
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