Table 1.
Characteristics of Participants, Reasons for Non Consultation and Effects on Well-Being.
| Variables | Women n = 21 (70%) | Men n = 9 (30%) | All participants n = 30 (100%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age groups | |||
| 65–69 | 5 (23.8) | 3 (33.3) | 8 (26.7) |
| 70–74 | 6 (28.6) | 2 (22.2) | 8 (26.7) |
| 75–79 | 2 (9.5) | 0 (0) | 2 (6.6) |
| 80+ | 8 (38.1) | 4 (44.4) | 12 (40) |
| Respondent | |||
| Patient | 10 (47.6) | 4 (44.4) | 14 (46.7) |
| Family member | 11 (52.4) | 5 (55.6) | 16 (53.3) |
| Reasons for non consultation | |||
| Fear of contracting COVID-19 in hospital | 15 (71.4) | 7 (77.8) | 22 (73.3) |
| Financial issues | 6 (28.6) | 2 (22.2) | 8 (26.7) |
| No complaint | 11 (52.4) | 4 (44.4) | 15 (50) |
| Continue going out from home for other purposes | |||
| Yes | 12 (57.1) | 5 (55.6) | 17 (56.7) |
| No | 9 (42.9) | 4 (44.4) | 13 (43.3) |
| Not systematically wear a mask outside | 6 (28.6) | 1 (11.1) | 7 (23.3) |
| Self-rated health status | |||
| Good | 11 (52.4) | 4 (44.5) | 15 (50) |
| Bad | 10 (47.6) | 5 (55.5) | 15 (50) |
| Functional decline | |||
| Yes | 4 (19) | 3 (33.3) | 7 (23.3) |
| Loss of appetite | |||
| Yes | 4 (19) | 5 (55.6) | 9 (30) |
| Weight loss | |||
| Yes | 5 (23.8) | 4 (44.4) | 9 (30) |
| Feel isolated at home | |||
| No | 21 (100) | 9 (100) | 30 (100) |
| Consultated in private hospital | |||
| Yes | 7 (33.3) | 2 (22.2) | 9 (30) |
Note. COVID-19: Coronavirus disease 2019.