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[Decrease in activity and its related factors under COVID-19 crisis in community-dwelling older people].
Godai, Kayo; Kabayama, Mai; Kamide, Kei; Nogami, Motoko; Kasuga, Ayaka; Yasumoto, Saori; Masui, Yukie; Akasaka, Hiroshi; Ikebe, Kazunori; Ishizaki, Tatsuro; Rakugi, Hiromi; Gondo, Yasuyuki.
  • Godai K; Division of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
  • Kabayama M; Division of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
  • Kamide K; Division of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
  • Nogami M; Department of Geriatric and General Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
  • Kasuga A; Division of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
  • Yasumoto S; Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences.
  • Masui Y; Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences.
  • Akasaka H; Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.
  • Ikebe K; Department of Geriatric and General Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
  • Ishizaki T; Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry.
  • Rakugi H; Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.
  • Gondo Y; Department of Geriatric and General Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi ; 58(4): 591-601, 2021.
Article in Japanese | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1558993
ABSTRACT

AIM:

To prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus [COVID-19] and stop its spread, a state of emergency was declared from April to May 2020. People were encouraged to refrain from outings and reduce their contact with people. The purpose of this study was to examine the subjective changes in the amount of activity under COVID-19 crisis among the elderly and the factors related to this decrease in activity.

METHODS:

This study was part of the SONIC study, an ongoing prospective cohort study targeting community dwelling older people in their 70, 80, 90s, and over 100 years old in different regions (urban and suburban) of Japan. Subjective changes in the amount of activity during the state of emergency were assessed via a mail questionnaire.

RESULTS:

The percentage decrease in activity for the subjects in their 70s, 80s, and 90s were 68.1% (513/753), 65.3% (324/496), and 56.0% (164/293), respectively. By region, 69.4% in urban, while 57.7% in the suburbs. In the 70- and 80-year-old cohorts, the decrease in activity was more frequent among those in urban areas than in suburban areas. In the 90-year-old cohort, the differences between the regions were attenuated, while the economic status and walking speed were significantly associated with a decrease in activity.

CONCLUSIONS:

The decrease in activity varied by age group and region, suggesting that approaches to preventing the adverse health effects associated with inactivity due to the COVID-19 crisis are more important in urban areas than in suburban ones.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Independent Living / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Japanese Journal: Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Independent Living / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Japanese Journal: Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi Year: 2021 Document Type: Article