Impact of quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic on health and lifestyle conditions in older adults from Centro American countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of quarantine in older adults have been reported in several studies with contradictory results, reporting from negative effects to no significant outcomes or even beneficial consequences. Heterogeneity in aging plays a role in each region, the aim of this study is to analyze the impact of quarantine on health conditions (physical and mental) and lifestyle in older adults in five Centro American countries during COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

In this cross-sectional study, n = 712 older adults 60 years and older from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Costa Rica were assessed by telephone. Sociodemographic data, physical and mental health, lifestyle and quarantine conditions were asked previous informed consent.

Results

In general, mean of da

SUBMITTER: Mendoza-Ruvalcaba NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9094529 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature