Effect of Physical Activity on Association between COVID-19 and Personal Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Suyeong Bae Monique R Pappadis Ji-Hyuk Park

Published in: Occupational therapy in health care (2023)

Our study investigated whether changes in physical activity due to COVID-19 mediate the association between quarantine or hospitalization due to COVID-19 and COVID-19 life impact score. A total of 154 participants (0.23%) were quarantined or hospitalized due to COVID-19. There were mediating effects of changes in physical activity due to COVID-19 (β = -1.63, 95% confidence interval = -0.77 to -2.42). This study suggests that measures to minimize lifestyle changes during the pandemic are required to reduce negative consequences.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
physical activity
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
body mass index
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
depressive symptoms