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The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Perceived Health and Well-Being of Active Australian Older Adults.
- Source :
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Journal of aging and physical activity [J Aging Phys Act] 2022 Aug 11; Vol. 31 (2), pp. 204-213. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 11 (Print Publication: 2023). - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The aim of this study was to determine the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on older adults' perceived health and well-being according to different types of participation in sport and physical activity by gender and region. A survey was implemented during the first COVID-19 lockdown in Australia (June 2020) and information collected on demographics, sport and physical activity patterns pre-COVID-19, and health and well-being outcomes during lockdown and compared to 1 year earlier. During COVID-19 lockdown, older adults who participated in both club sport and informal activities had significantly better general health, physical health, and resilience than those who participated solely in a single setting. Those participating in both team and individual activities reported better general well-being. Older adults who were active in a range of settings and modes had improved health and well-being. Social support is especially important for older adults to become and remain active.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1543-267X
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of aging and physical activity
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35961649
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0046