Physical activity and loneliness among adults aged 50 years or older in six low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Loneliness is widespread and associated with deleterious outcomes in middle-aged and older age people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Physical activity is one potential psychosocial strategy with the potential to reduce loneliness in this population. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore associations between physical activity (PA) and loneliness in middle-aged and older people from six LMICs.

Materials and methods

Data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) were analyzed. Self-reported data on loneliness and PA (as assessed by the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire) were collected. Participants were dichotomized into those who do and do not meet the international recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous PA per

SUBMITTER: Vancampfort D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6854283 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature