How do older age, gender and risk groups affect protective behaviours and mental health in the COVID‐19 pandemic?

Background COVID-19 infection is severe in the presence of older age, male gender and risk factors. The aim this study was to examine relationship between level anxiety created by immensely spreading COVID-19-related information Material Methods data used were obtained collecting a 25-question questionnaire through Google forms with various communication tools. Results 929 people who answered used. increased age significantly, upon hearing that person from their group harmed virus (P < .001). feelings being depressed hopeless significantly as There no significant difference genders terms feeling lack joy life = .066, P .308, respectively). Participants chronic diseases stated they felt more frequently Conclusion Our results indicated individuals having factors vulnerable stress caused pandemic. It necessary for healthcare providers identify high-risk groups considering these situations, order make early psychological interventions.