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Knowledge and Lifestyle Behaviors Related to COVID-19 Pandemic in People over 65 Years Old from Southern Italy.
Gallè, Francesca; Sabella, Elita Anna; Roma, Paolo; Ferracuti, Stefano; Da Molin, Giovanna; Diella, Giusy; Montagna, Maria Teresa; Orsi, Giovanni Battista; Liguori, Giorgio; Napoli, Christian.
  • Gallè F; Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", Via Medina n. 40, 80133 Naples, Italy.
  • Sabella EA; Inter-University Research Centre "Population, Environment and Health", University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Umberto I, 1, 70121 Bari, Italy.
  • Roma P; Department of Human Neurosciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
  • Ferracuti S; Department of Human Neurosciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
  • Da Molin G; Inter-University Research Centre "Population, Environment and Health", University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza Umberto I, 1, 70121 Bari, Italy.
  • Diella G; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.
  • Montagna MT; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.
  • Orsi GB; Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
  • Liguori G; Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", Via Medina n. 40, 80133 Naples, Italy.
  • Napoli C; Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(20)2021 10 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1470859
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Control measures adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on human daily life and lifestyles. Adherence to the recommended measures is influenced by knowledge and attitudes towards the disease. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding COVID-19, the related control measures, and lifestyle behaviors adopted during the pandemic in a sample of elderly Italian people.

METHODS:

A web-based questionnaire investigating socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of COVID-19, the related preventive measures, and lifestyle changes that occurred during the pandemic, were distributed to ≥65 years old people living in South Italy.

RESULTS:

A satisfactory level of knowledge about COVID-19 and the related control measures has been found in the enrolled sample. However, a decrease in physical activity, as well as worsening sleeping and dietary habits, were found in roughly 60% of participants. Females were impacted greater by these lifestyle changes.

CONCLUSIONS:

Participants in this study showed a good level of knowledge regarding COVID-19 and its prevention. Nevertheless, they reported an increase in unhealthy habits that may have important health consequences in the long term and should be addressed by public health interventions targeted at older people.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182010872

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182010872