Comparison of the Quality of Life and Depression in the Elderly with and without a History of COVID-19 Infection in Shiraz, Iran.

Akram BoustaniCamellia Torabizadeh Majid Najafi Kalyani

Published in: Depression research and treatment (2023)

Elderly people with a history of COVID-19 had more depression and lower quality of life compared to people without a history of COVID-19. It is suggested that planners and health policymakers should pay special attention to the use of effective psychological interventions in order to reduce the problems of the elderly.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
middle aged
sars cov
community dwelling
mental health
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
healthcare
public health
physical activity
working memory
health information
social media
patient reported