Relationships between physical activity, social isolation, and depression among older adults during COVID-19: A path analysis.
Geriatr Nurs
; 42(5): 1240-1244, 2021.
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em Inglês
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1364026
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There are known significant relationships between greater physical activity and less depression, and greater social isolation and greater depression; therefore, it is important to understand these relationships among older adults during COVID-19.METHODS:
The Physical Activity Scale for Elders, Geriatric Depression Scale, and PROMIS Social Isolation were administered. Path analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between physical activity, social isolation, and depression.RESULTS:
Of 803 surveys received, Consistent with our a-priori model, higher social isolation predicted greater depression. (p<0.001).CONCLUSION:
Older adults may suffer a high emotional price during times of imposed social distancing.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Isolamento Social
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo experimental
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Geriatr Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
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