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"… Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to explore perceived changes in physical activity (PA) due to Covid19 stay-at-home and social distancing guidance among older adults.

Methods

Participants (n = 1429, 77% female, 84% ≥60 years) living in Scotland completed an online survey in Summer 2020 measuring PA and wellbeing (indexed through loneliness, and health-related quality of life). The survey included open- and closed-ended questions about how these variables changed in response to Covid19 social distancing and 'shielding' guidelines.

Results

From the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the majority reported high volumes of PA, indicative of being 'moderately' or 'highly' active. When asked specifically about strength training, 12% reported engagement on ≥2d/wk. Most participants reported that PA had changed during this time, citing reduced use of exercise facilities, increased active travel, and online PA classes; although only 16% reported engaging in PA online.

Conclusions

Higher levels of PA were found to be associated with better health-related quality of life. Additional efforts should be made to support PA engagement in older adults, including strength training and other tailored approaches to support individual needs.

SUBMITTER: Tomaz SA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9250220 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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"… Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'.

Tomaz Simone A SA Ryde Gemma C GC Swales Bridgitte B Neely Kacey C KC Andreis Federico F Coffee Pete P Connelly Jenni J Kirkland Andrew A McCabe Louise L Watchman Karen K Martin Jack G JG Pina Ilaria I Whittaker Anna C AC

European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity 20220702 1

<h4>Background</h4>The purpose of this study was to explore perceived changes in physical activity (PA) due to Covid19 stay-at-home and social distancing guidance among older adults.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants (n = 1429, 77% female, 84% ≥60 years) living in Scotland completed an online survey in Summer 2020 measuring PA and wellbeing (indexed through loneliness, and health-related quality of life). The survey included open- and closed-ended questions about how these variables changed in respons ...[more]

PMID: 35780094

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"… Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'.

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Publications

"… Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'.

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