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Iranian older adults women: The Impact of COVID-19 and Coping Strategies

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  • Saideh Garousi

    (Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman)

  • Ali Amirkafi

    (Iran University of Medical Sciences)

  • Faezeh Mohammadi

    (Iran University of Medical Sciences)

  • Behshid Garrusi

    (Kerman University of Medical Sciences)

Abstract

In the field of epidemics, some vulnerable groups, such as older adults, are at greater risk. Many psychological, social, economic and physical hazards have threatened older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some threats can be managed with medical system interventions. However, social and psychological challenges cannot be controlled quickly. People will have a better quality of life if they can take appropriate action in critical situations. There is a strong theoretical and empirical background that a sense of control and self-efficacy can promote psychological well-being. The main questions of this study included the following: What were the main problems experienced by older Iranian women during the outbreak of COVID-19? What coping methods did they use to control the situation? What were their views on the future? This research was conducted in Kerman city, the capital of Kerman Province. A phenomenological method was used. We interviewed 15 women over 65 years old. We extracted five main themes from the interviews. These themes were health issues, persistent anxiety, economic and social pressures, identifying unique solutions to the current situation, and optimism versus pessimism: what is the future? From the participants' point of view, psychological, social and physical problems have disturbed them during the pandemic, especially at the beginning. However, they controlled their problems by using selective coping strategies. In Iran, planners can use the potential of the two institutions of family and religion to reduce the problems of older adults.

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  • Saideh Garousi & Ali Amirkafi & Faezeh Mohammadi & Behshid Garrusi, 2023. "Iranian older adults women: The Impact of COVID-19 and Coping Strategies," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 57(5), pages 4409-4433, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:57:y:2023:i:5:d:10.1007_s11135-022-01551-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s11135-022-01551-1
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