107 Obtaining healthcare news during the COVID-19 pandemic: Does age influence source selection in gynecology patients?

To describe the association, within a gynecologic surgery population, between patient’s age and their main source of healthcare news during COVID-19 pandemic as well compliance with preventative guidelines recommended by Centers for Disease Control Prevention. This is cross-sectional survey conducted via telephone patients whose scheduled procedures were postponed result pandemic. Subjects placed into two groups based on - those 60 above less than 60. Patients questioned regarding demographics, behavioral practices, primary related to Traditional sources defined TV, radio, or newspaper. Modern included any form social media. Of 115 subjects eligible this study, 49 agreed participate (42.6%). these, 27 (55%) 22 under (45%). In older group, all reported using traditional media while only eight (30%) also obtaining information from modern sources. younger 16 (73%) 14 (63%) simultaneously When comparing groups, there was no statistically significant difference in utilization age, however, group much likely receive (P < 0.001). Regarding measures, women over more quarantine (OR = 2.35). Conversely, wear mask 3.6), hand wash 2.36), distance 1.88). All use utilize practice most behaviors.