Physical activity in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study
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Harris, Katherine R. (2020) Physical activity in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study. Masters thesis, University of Chichester.
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Abstract
This study examined changes in PA participation and determinants in older adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 110 older adults (76 females and 34 males [73±5 years]) completed validated questionnaires to measure demographic characteristics and PA participation over 7 days. A sub-sample of 59 participants completed semi-structured interviews. Inductive thematic analysis was used to explore changes to PA during COVID-19. Extent of self-isolation, garden ownership, cohabitation status and external practical support did not significantly affect PA volume. Poor psychological wellbeing and lack of resources and/or knowledge contributed to 53% of participants reporting a decrease in PA throughout lockdown. Participation in walking and gardening PA had increased, and technology-based fitness resources facilitated PA, including in those who previously performed no deliberate PA. Overall findings indicate that home-based resources and education surrounding PA may help older adults become more active during social isolation, whether regularly or during a pandemic.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | MSc Physical Activity and Public Health |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports Q Science > Q Science (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Divisions: | Departments > Sport and Exercise Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Ann Jones |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Nov 2020 12:47 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Nov 2020 12:47 |
| URI: | http://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/5519 |
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