Loneliness and social isolation: exploring the experiences of older women during the pandemic in terms of social connection, feeling of loneliness, and the impact on mental health and wellbeing.

IF 2.3 Q2 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Frontiers in global women's health Pub Date : 2024-06-28 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.3389/fgwh.2024.1410058

Nasrullah Bhat, Fayaz Ahmad Paul, Aamir Gul, Zahoor Ahmad Ganie

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Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the unique challenges faced by older women during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding social connection, feelings of loneliness, and their subsequent impact on mental health and well-being.

Method: A qualitative research methodology is used to examine how older women experienced loneliness, social relationships, and mental health consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results: The results are discussed in terms of two main themes each with their sub-themes; 1. Social Connection amidst Physical Distancing Measures, 2. Impact on Mental Health and Well-being.

Conclusion: The study highlights the significant impact of loneliness and social isolation on the mental health of older women during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and support systems.

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孤独和社会隔离：探讨大流行病期间老年妇女在社会联系、孤独感以及对心理健康和幸福的影响方面的经历。

目的调查在 COVID-19 大流行期间，老年妇女在社会联系、孤独感及其对心理健康和幸福的影响方面所面临的独特挑战：方法：采用定性研究方法，探讨老年妇女在 COVID-19 大流行期间如何体验孤独感、社会关系和心理健康后果：结果：研究结果分为两大主题及其子主题：1.身体疏远措施中的社会联系，2.对心理健康和幸福的影响：本研究强调了在 COVID-19 大流行期间，孤独和社会隔离对老年妇女心理健康的重大影响，强调了有针对性的干预措施和支持系统的必要性。

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Frontiers in global women's health

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13 weeks