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Resilience and coping strategies of older adults in Hong Kong during COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study by Siu-Ming Chan; Gary Ka-Ki Chung; Yat-Hang Chan; Roger Yat-Nork Chung; Hung Wong; Eng Kiong Yeoh; Jean Woo is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
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## Abstract ## Background Despite the adverse physical health impact of COVID-19 on older adults, whether they are psychosocially vulnerable under the pandemic remains debatable. In this mixed methods study, we examined the psychosocial vulnerability of older adults relative to their younger counterparts and explored how they coped with the pandemic. ## Methods From September to October 2020, 1067 adults in Hong Kong were randomly sampled and completed a telephone survey, whereas 10 older adults were recruited for individual interviews between September 2020 and April 2021. Quantitative measurements included subjective well-being, worries about COVID-19, and changes in social capital and social interaction since the pandemic. The transcribed qualitative data were closely read and summarized using thematic analyses. ## Results Compared with younger adults, older adults tended to be less worried about COVID-19 infection and economic activity/livelihood, despite being slightly more worried about supplies of personal protective equipment. They also had better subjective well-being in terms of happiness and life satisfaction, with their social capital and social interaction less affecte
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- Author
- Siu-Ming Chan; Gary Ka-Ki Chung; Yat-Hang Chan; Roger Yat-Nork Chung; Hung Wong; Eng Kiong Yeoh; Jean Woo
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)