Physical Activity and Social Interaction among Rural Older Adults in Saskatchewan during COVID-19.
Can J Aging
; 42(3): 375-385, 2023 09.
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| ID: mdl-37492884
ABSTRACT
Physical activity and social interaction among rural older adults are important, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when restrictions on physical gatherings were placed. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a deeper understanding of rural older adults' experience with physical activity and social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. An interpretative phenomenological approach was used to explore the experience of 10 older adults, 67-82 years of age, from rural communities throughout Saskatchewan. Findings revealed that many rural older adults acknowledged the health benefits of physical and social activities and experienced loneliness when COVID-19 restrictions were placed, even when living with a partner. For some, the restrictions placed on physical and social activity provided a welcome break from daily responsibilities. Rural communities, often at a disadvantage, were also perceived by participants as being protected against COVID-19. The resilience demonstrated among rural participants to persevere and adapt to their changing environment during the pandemic was evident in the findings.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Aging
Assunto da revista:
GERIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá