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Table 2 Attitudes, knowledge about and perceived personal impact of the pandemic in a sample of n = 141 elderly with prior cognitive impairment

From: The situation of elderly with cognitive impairment living at home during lockdown in the Corona-pandemic in Germany

Statement

response

n

%

Are you sufficiently informed about Corona?

Yes

119

85.0%

Do you know anyone infected with Corona?

Yes

4

2.9%%

Do you think the measures against the pandemic are appropriate? (n = 135)

Yes

90

64.3%

No, too strict

15

10.7%

No, not strict enough

17

12.1%%

Do you feel worried for yourself because of Corona?

Strongly

16

11.4%

Moderate

74

52.9%

Not at all

50

35.7%

How stressed out do you feel because of Corona?

Strongly

6

4.3%

Moderate

44

31.7%

Not at all

89

64.0%

How concerned are you about your own health because of Corona?

Strongly

16

11.4%

Moderate

62

44.3%

Not at all

62

44.3%

How concerned are you about your family’s and friend’s health because of Corona?

Strongly

21

15.1%

Moderate

76

54.7%

Not at all

42

30.2%

How much do you fear about carrying the infection to a relative?

Strongly

7

5.0%

Moderate

24

17.3%

Not at all

108

77.7%

Do you worry about Corona in general?

Strongly

10

7.2%

Moderate

69

49.6%

Not at all

60

43.2%

Has your everyday life changed by the pandemic?

Strongly

15

10.7%

Moderate

44

31.4%

Not at all

79

56.4%

Have the visiting restrictions for nursing homes affect your life?

Strongly

13

9.3%

Moderate

7

5.0%

Not at all

120

85.7%