Behavioral changes and hygiene practices of older adults in Japan during the first wave of COVID-19 emergency.

ABSTRACT:

Background

On April 7, 2020, Japan declared a state of emergency due to the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with the associated social distancing likely to have had a great impact on older adults' lifestyle and health. This study aimed to explore the behavioral changes and personal hygiene practices in relation with background psychosocial and health characteristics of older adults during the COVID-19 emergency.

Methods

A cross-sectional telephonic survey was conducted with the participants of the Kawasaki Aging and Wellbeing Project (KAWP), an on-going longitudinal cohort study of older adults aged 85 or older. The interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire consisting of 11 closed questions regarding behavioral changes and personal hygiene

SUBMITTER: Arai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7903371 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature