Exploring Loneliness, Fear and Depression among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Era: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greek Provincial Towns

Exploring Loneliness, Fear and Depression among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Era: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greek Provincial Towns

Background: With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, life changed abruptly for older adults in Greece. Social isolation, lockdowns, the fear of serious illness and death, all contributed to an increased risk of developing depression. Objective: To explore the presence and severity of depression in o...

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Main Authors: Lamprini Moustakopoulou, Theodoula Adamakidou, Sotirios Plakas, Marianna Drakopoulou, Paraskevi Apostolara, Alexandra Mantoudi, Dimos Mastrogiannis, Afroditi Zartaloudi, Stelios Parissopoulos, Alexandra Koreli, Marianna Mantzorou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
COVID-19 pandemic
depression
fear
loneliness
older adults
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/9/1234

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