Evaluation of the COVID-19 pandemic' effects on practitioners elderly physical activities
Assessment of the Covid-19 pandemic's effects on elderly
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https://doi.org/10.13037/ras.vol21.e20238794Keywords:
Health of the Elderly, Social isolation, Sedentary behaviorAbstract
Introduction: The pandemic has changed the population's lifestyle. Objective: to evaluate the
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on elderly people attending the Social Service of Commerce
(SESC). Materials and methods: Quantitative research, developed with elderly people aged 60
years or older. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews carried out remotely via
telephone calls with 120 elderly people, collecting information related to sociodemographic data;
emotional health; physical activity and health. Results: More than 50% of participants practicing
social isolation and said that the pandemic influenced their emotional state. There was an
association between physical activity and hours sitting per day. Conclusion: According to the
results, the pandemic influenced the emotional aspect of the participants and those who practiced
physical activity spent less time sitting.
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