Title: Changes in Quality of Life of the Elderly in Korea after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stream: Aging and Gerontology
Presentation Type: Virtual Presentation
Authors:
Seoyoun Lee, Chonnam National University, South Korea
Abstract:
Due to COVID-19, the world is experiencing various changes. People were suffered from fear and anxiety about the contagion. Accordingly, the need for policy attention to care for people's negative emotions was raised. In particular, the elderly is more vulnerable to infectious diseases, requiring special attention. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the changes in the daily life and quality of life of the elderly after outbreak of COVID-19, and to discuss ways to improve the quality of life of the elderly after the pandemic. Survey on the elderly in Korea which is a legal nationwide survey collected every three years was analyzed. The data from 2017 and 2020 were compared to clarify the difference between before and after outbreak of COVD-19. Frequency analysis, t-test, ANCOVA, and regression analysis were performed. As a result, social network was weakened, the frequency of exercise decreased. The number of electronic devices activity and TV/radio viewing time were increased. Finally, it was found that the overall quality of life of the elderly in Korea has increased even after the pandemic. Multiple regression analysis was performed to find out why the quality of life of the elderly in Korea improved after the pandemic. It was found that the frequency of visits with family and the level of government service awareness affect the quality of life of the elderly in Korea. Through these results, policy measures to prevent the deterioration of the quality of life of the elderly in a pandemic situation were discussed.
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