Changes in life satisfaction, depression, general health and sleep quality of Spanish older women during COVID-19 lockdown and their relationship with lifestyle: an observational follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Objetives

To analyse the effects of COVID-19 lockdown on mental well-being variables of older women, and to determine the influence of lifestyle and age on such effects. The hypothesis of the study was that all parameters related to mental well-being would worsen in older women during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Design

Observational follow-up study. Pre lockdown measurements were taken before the lockdown. Post lockdown measurements were taken as soon as began the de-escalation.

Setting

Senior centres in the Region of Murcia (Spain).

Participants

The sample was composed of 40 older women volunteers, over 54 years of age (mean age=62.35±8.15 years).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Pre lockdown and post lockdown evaluations were carried out face to face.

SUBMITTER: Marcos-Pardo PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9412044 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature