Patterns of physical activity and their relationship with depression among community-dwelling older adults in Shanghai, China: a latent class approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have explored patterns of physical activity (PA) and examined their relationship with depression among community-dwelling older adults. We aimed to identify the patterns of PA through a person-centered analytical approach and examine the association between quantity and patterns of PA, and depression among community-dwelling older adults.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey study in the Minhang district, Shanghai, China, in August 2019, and used a self-administered questionnaire to collect data through home visits. The total sample included 2525 older adults. This study used the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) to assess the quantity of PA in older adults. Depression was evaluated with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Laten

SUBMITTER: Liang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8532283 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature