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Hicham Mejdouli, Rim Fatten Abdellatifi, Wafa Chemao Elfihri

    Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
    |June 4, 2024
    PubMed
    Summary

    The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced older adults' access to primary healthcare in Morocco, impacting service quality. This highlights the need for better planning to ensure continuous care during health emergencies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Gerontology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Older adults, particularly those with chronic illnesses (64.4% in Morocco), were highly vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Maintaining essential healthcare services for this demographic posed a significant challenge for Moroccan authorities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary healthcare access for older adults in Morocco's Essaouira Province.
    • To inform strategies for sustained healthcare provision to seniors during health crises.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal retrospective survey was conducted between October and December 2021.
    • Data were collected from 196 participants aged 60 and above using a structured questionnaire.
    • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 20.0).

    Main Results:

    • Primary healthcare utilization by older adults decreased by 51.6% during the pandemic compared to previous periods.
    • Pandemic control measures negatively affected the quality of primary healthcare services received by participants.
    • The study identified adverse effects on older adults' access to essential medical services.

    Conclusions:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions to primary healthcare services for older populations.
    • Findings underscore the necessity for proactive measures to ensure consistent healthcare for seniors during emergencies.
    • The study provides a foundation for developing resilient healthcare systems for vulnerable elderly populations.

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