Urban park use and self-reported physical, mental, and social health during the COVID-19 pandemic: An on-site survey in Beijing, China

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 79, P. 127804 - 127804

Published: Nov. 25, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for people's health. Studies have demonstrated the positive impact of urban green spaces, particularly parks, on physical and mental However, few studies evaluated social health, which is a component human more understanding relationship between parks health during required. This study examined effects using canonical correlation model. Physical, mental, were dependent variables, five factors related to independent variables. investigated 22 inside Forth Ring Road in Beijing, China questionnaire survey. results association pandemic. Distance park area, size positively correlated with physical, Furthermore, frequency duration visits associated contact neighbors. use varied types locations' urbanization background. These findings can provide insights health-oriented planning construction.

Language: Английский

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Association of physical activity with socio-economic status and chronic disease in older adults in China: cross-sectional findings from the survey of CLASS 2020 after the outbreak of COVID-19

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Background In 2021, China had a population of 264·01 million individuals over the age 60, indicating high prevalence chronic diseases. Among older adults, physical inactivity (PI) is significant risk factor for However, few studies have been conducted on correlation activity (PA) with economic status, geography and disease risks in Chinese elderly. The objectives this study were to better understand distribution PA among adults its relationship geography, risks. Methods This utilized data from Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) 2020, post-COVID-19. employed stratified, multistage, probabilistic sampling approach included 11,396 59 28 provinces China. Data demographics, duration intensity PA, history diseases personalized factors influencing collected via structured interviews by researchers. study, we comprehensive analysis, employing range statistical methods including descriptive Wilcoxon rank-sum tests, Bayesian networks, chi-square tests. Results PI 28·82%. Significant regional differences observed at different intensities. Older residing more economically developed areas likely engage moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) exhibited longer sedentary behavior. Economic status urban-rural disparities consistently emerged as direct influential across all types. Chronic significantly lower active compared inactive ones. Lack social guidance, family support, personal inclination towards behavior main affecting these could be relatively easily modified. Conclusions living (urban rural) influenced activities Particularly, acted factors. reaching recommended standards risks, highlighting importance improving which are crucial promoting PA.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19: Lessons on malnutrition, nutritional care and public health from the ESPEN-WHO Europe call for papers

Clinical Nutrition, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 41(12), P. 2858 - 2868

Published: Aug. 11, 2022

Language: Английский

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Association between physical activity practice and sleep quality of older people in social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and Health Guidelines and future studies for the post-COVID period: a systematic review

Aging, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Purpose: Physical activity (PA) is considered an alternative to mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on sleep older adults. The objective was verify association between physical and quality people in social isolation during pandemic, analyze Health Guidelines, suggest future studies for post-COVID period. Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA recommendations, protocol registered PROSPERO (CRD 42023406471). search articles occurred April 2024 databases PubMed, Web Science, SCOPUS, gray literature. Data were extracted checked a Microsoft Excel^® spreadsheet. assessment performed using tools from National Institutes Health. Results: In total, 1582 found databases, which nine included analyses. Four reported reduced levels PA with quality, while one study showed positive quality. demonstrated no association. Conclusions: associated adults this period Practice recommended scenario, as measure reduce its effects improve

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic impact on mental health in a large representative sample of older adults from the Lombardy region, Italy

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 325, P. 282 - 288

Published: Jan. 7, 2023

We aimed to assess the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms, hopelessness insomnia in older adults before during COVID-19 pandemic identifying subgroups at higher risk mental distress.Within Lost Lombardy project, a web-based cross-sectional study was conducted on representative sample 4400 aged 65 years or more from region recruited between November 17th 30th 2020.The symptoms increased by +112 % pandemic, +136 %, insufficient sleep +12 unsatisfactory +15 %. Feelings were frequent among women compared men with increasing age. A worsening each four specific health outcomes frequently observed (OR = 1.50, depression; OR 1.31, anxiety; 1.57, quality; 1.38, quantity), subjects who decreased their physical activity 1.64, 1.48, 2.05, 1.28, number pre-existing chronic diseases. The use least one psychotropic drug - mostly antidepressants/anxiolytics +26 pre-pandemic.Pre-pandemic retrospectively reported Covid pandemic. Potential information recall bias should not be ruled out.If confirmed future longitudinal studies, our findings could support evidence-based welfare policies responding this how promote wellbeing, waves infection emerge.

Language: Английский

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Older Adults’ Access to Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from the LOckdown and LifeSTyles (LOST) in Lombardia Project

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(18), P. 11271 - 11271

Published: Sept. 7, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affected older people in terms of clinical outcomes and care provision. We aimed to investigate adults’ changes access during the their determinants. used data from a cross-sectional study (LOST Lombardia) conducted autumn 2020 on representative sample 4400 adults most populated region Italy. Lifestyles, mental health, healthcare services before were collected. To identify factors associated with delays, reduction emergency department (ED) access, hospitalisations, we estimated prevalence ratios (PR) 95% confidence intervals (CI) using multivariable log-binomial regression models. During pandemic, compared year before, 21.5% population increased telephone contacts general practitioner (GP) 9.6% self-pay visits, while 22.4% decreased GP 12.3% outpatient 9.1% diagnostic exams, 7.5% ED 6% hospitalisations. delays due patient’s decision (overall 23.8%) was higher among men (PR 1.16, CI 1.05–1.29), subjects aged 75 years or more 1.12, 1.00–1.25), those economic status (p for trend < 0.001). Participants comorbidities frequently cancelled visits reduced individuals worsened health reported reductions. Access selected sub-groups likely negative impacts mortality morbidity short long run.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic impact on people with diabetes: results from a large representative sample of Italian older adults

Primary care diabetes, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 650 - 657

Published: June 20, 2022

Language: Английский

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Cardiorespiratory fitness levels and body mass index of pre-adolescent children and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 17, 2023

Introduction The social and behavioral effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted health physiology most people, including those never diagnosed with COVID-19. While impact has been felt across lifespan, its on cardiorespiratory fitness (commonly considered a reflection total body health) older adults children may be particularly profound due to distancing stay-at-home advisories, as well closure sport facilities non-essential businesses. objective this investigation was leverage baseline data from two ongoing clinical trials determine if mass index were different during relative before in children. Methods Healthy individuals ( N = 593; 65–80 years) 200 typically developing (8–10 completed graded maximal exercise test had their height weight measured. Results revealed that tested significantly lower levels than shutdowns (older adults: 30% lower; children: 53% p's ≤ 0.001). In addition, higher BMI 31.34 ± 0.57 kg/m 2 , p 0.004; 19.27 0.44 0.05) 29.51 0.26 18.13 0.35 ). However, these differences did not remain significant when controlling for fitness. Discussion indicate pandemic, behavior changes taken reduce potential exposure, led children, index. These findings provide relevant public information indexes recorded could far-reaching protracted consequences. Public guidance is needed encourage physical activity maintain healthy composition. Clinical trial registration Older https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02875301 identifier: NCT02875301; Children: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03592238 NCT03592238.

Language: Английский

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Grandparenting during pandemic times: pros and cons for mental health

Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 45(4), P. 816 - 821

Published: Aug. 25, 2023

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures posed an unprecedented challenge to the crucial role of grandparenting in family-oriented cultures, such as Italy. Reduced contact with grandchildren during this period potentially threatened grandparents’ mental health well-being. Methods We analysed data from LOckdown lifeSTyles Lombardia cross-sectional study conducted November 2020. included a representative sample 4400 older adults Lombardy, Italy, which 1289 provided childcare their grandchildren. Results A decrease self-reported was increased likelihood experiencing depressive symptoms among grandparents (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.01–2.24). Conversely, increase linked poorer sleep quality 11.67, 5.88–23.17) reduced quantity 2.53, 1.45–4.41). Conclusions Despite barriers by pandemic, played beneficial maintaining well-being adults. However, it is recognise specific vulnerabilities, gender, feelings hopelessness overcrowding, can have detrimental effects beyond emergency situations. Careful attention these factors essential for developing targeted support systems interventions aimed at safeguarding enhancing resilience crises.

Language: Английский

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Changes in Metabolic Parameters of Hemoglobin A1c, Weight, and Blood Pressure During and After COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(1), P. 129 - 133

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Background:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a "state of emergency" was declared in North Carolina on March 10, 2020. Subsequent "stay-at-home" (SAH) orders restricted activities including use fitness facilities, and teleworking encouraged. This study investigates metabolic effects these changes activity level.

Methods:

retrospective prepost included adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus hypertension hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), weight, blood pressure (BP) measurements for 3 time periods: 3/10/2019-9/9/2019 ("pre-SAH"), 3/10/2020-9/9/2020 ("during SAH"), 3/10/2021-9/9/2021 ("post-SAH"). The primary outcome change HbA1c pre-SAH during SAH post-SAH. Secondary outcomes were systolic BP (SBP), diastolic (DBP) over same periods. Exploratory health care utilization. Paired t test compared between periods using Bonferroni-adjusted α 0.025 significance.

Results:

Analysis 301 participants an average age 69.8 years. HbA1c, SBP, DBP trended up from then decreased post-SAH significant only (74.2 mmHg 73.6 mmHg, P < .001). Weight down across In-office visits significantly SAH, telehealth (both

Conclusions:

With exception DBP, findings reveal consistency before, during, after Carolina.

Language: Английский

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