Table 9.
Psychosocial effect of the quarantine in PwD—caregivers’ self-reports.
| Psychosocial Effect | Participation in Supportive Groups | p Values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| Change | 0.084 | ||
| Improvement | 2 (2.6%) | - | |
| Deterioration | 46 (60.5%) | 45 (50.5%) | |
| Stable | 28 (36.8%) | 44 (49.5%) | |
| Changed domains | 0.932 | ||
| Cognitive | 18 (23.7%) | 20 (22.6%) | |
| Behavioral | 15 (19.7%) | 16 (17.9%) | |
| Emotional | 20 (26.3%) | 22 (24.7%) | |
| No change observed | 23 (30.3%) | 31 (34.8%) | |
| Compliance with hygiene measures | 0.130 | ||
| Very easy | 9 (11.8%) | 15 (16.8%) | |
| Easy | 16 (21.1%) | 10 (11.2%) | |
| Neutral | 12 (15.8%) | 16 (17.9%) | |
| Difficult | 23 (30.3%) | 23 (25.8%) | |
| Very difficult | 16 (21.1%) | 25 (28.3%) | |
| Explanation to PwD about the pandemic | 0.697 | ||
| Yes | 63 (82.9%) | 69 (77.8%) | |
| No | 13 (17.1%) | 20 (22.2%) | |
| Ease to understand the lockdown measures | 0.538 | ||
| Very easy | 7 (9.2%) | 11 (12.3%) | |
| Easy | 13 (17.1%) | 9 (10.3%) | |
| Neutral | 23 (30.3%) | 20 (22.4%) | |
| Difficult | 11 (14.5%) | 13 (14.6%) | |
| Very difficult | 22 (28.9%) | 36 (40.4%) | |
| Medication changed | 0.706 | ||
| Yes | 14 (18.4%) | 20 (22.2%) | |
| No | 62 (81.6%) | 69 (78.8%) | |