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kazemi S, norouzi K, ghasemi S, sharifi A, noroozi M. The Relationship Between Awareness and Protective Behaviors Against COVID-19 in Elderly Individuals Visiting Shafa Clinic in Gachsaran in 2023. IJRN 2025; 11 (3) : 9
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Somayeh Kazemi Mrs 
, Kian Norouzi Professor * 
, Sima Ghasemi Dr , Azam Sharifi Dr , Mehdi Noroozi Dr
, Kian Norouzi Professor * , Sima Ghasemi Dr , Azam Sharifi Dr , Mehdi Noroozi Dr
Professor of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran Dr.kiannourozi@gmail.com
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Introduction: The elderly population is considered a vulnerable and high-risk group due to weakened immune function, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, increasing awareness and adopting protective behaviors can be crucial in combating this disease. This study investigated the relationship between awareness and protective behaviors against COVID-19 in elderly individuals visiting Shafa Clinic in Gachsaran in 2023.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 236 individuals aged 65 and above who visited Shafa Clinic in Gachsaran. A purposive sampling method was used based on inclusion criteria. The data collection tools included a demographic form, a COVID-19 awareness questionnaire, and a questionnaire on protective behaviors against COVID-19.
Results: The results showed that the majority of the participants were female (54.2%), had elementary education (39.4%), were married (39.8%), and had sufficient income (58.5%). Additionally, more than 60% had a history of tobacco use. The mean awareness score was 91.66 ± 10.69, and the mean protective behavior score was 36.97 ± 6.72. A positive and significant relationship was found between awareness and protective behaviors, although the strength of the relationship was weak (r = 0.16). In other words, higher awareness of COVID-19 was associated with more protective behaviors against COVID-19 in the elderly.
Conclusion: This study revealed that although elderly individuals visiting the Shafa Clinic in Gachsaran had a high level of awareness regarding COVID-19, the strength of the relationship between awareness and protective behaviors was weak. These findings emphasize the importance of further investigation into the factors influencing protective behaviors, especially among the elderly.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 236 individuals aged 65 and above who visited Shafa Clinic in Gachsaran. A purposive sampling method was used based on inclusion criteria. The data collection tools included a demographic form, a COVID-19 awareness questionnaire, and a questionnaire on protective behaviors against COVID-19.
Results: The results showed that the majority of the participants were female (54.2%), had elementary education (39.4%), were married (39.8%), and had sufficient income (58.5%). Additionally, more than 60% had a history of tobacco use. The mean awareness score was 91.66 ± 10.69, and the mean protective behavior score was 36.97 ± 6.72. A positive and significant relationship was found between awareness and protective behaviors, although the strength of the relationship was weak (r = 0.16). In other words, higher awareness of COVID-19 was associated with more protective behaviors against COVID-19 in the elderly.
Conclusion: This study revealed that although elderly individuals visiting the Shafa Clinic in Gachsaran had a high level of awareness regarding COVID-19, the strength of the relationship between awareness and protective behaviors was weak. These findings emphasize the importance of further investigation into the factors influencing protective behaviors, especially among the elderly.
Article number: 9
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Rehabilitation Nursing
Received: 2024/08/20 | Accepted: 2024/12/28 | Published: 2025/05/4
Received: 2024/08/20 | Accepted: 2024/12/28 | Published: 2025/05/4
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