Sleep quality and quality of life among older adults during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Pedro Pugliesi Abdalla (Author) Other; Elzier Sampaio de Queiroz Neto (Author) Other; Ana Carolina Silveira de Souza Lage (Author) Other; Sérgio Gomes (Author) Other; Maria das Dores Bezerra de Freitas (Author) Other; Simão Pedro-Costa (Author) Other; Dalmo Roberto Lopes Machado (Author) Other; José Oliveira (Author) FADEUP; Jorge Mota (Author) FADEUP; Lucimere Bohn (Author) FADEUP

Journal

Title: Current Aging Science

Vol. 15 No. 2

Pages: 186-196

ISSN: 1874-6098

Publisher: Bentham Science

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Scopus - 186 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00W-8KR

DOI: 10.2174/1874609815666220304195647

Abstract (EN): Background: Although home confinement reduces the number of SARS-CoV-2 infec-tions, it may negatively impact the psychological and physical health of older adults. Objective: The present study attempted to describe the quality of life (QoL) of older adults before and during the COVID-19 outbreak, focusing on evaluating QoL, physical activity, sitting time, and sleep quality during home confinement. Methods: The present study was conducted in 1,063 older adults (91 % females) enrolled in a Brazilian social program. They were interviewed for QoL (EQ-5D), physical activity (international physical activity questionnaire-short), and sleep quality [Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI)] after 11.6 ± 2.4 weeks of confinement. Logistic regression confirmed changes in QoL. Results: The QoL (86.5 ± 14.7) decreased significantly during confinement (66.0 ± 21.0; P < 0.001), whereas the PSQI global score was 6.8 ± 3.9 points. Older adults spent 18.7 ± 29.8 min/day in moderate to vigorous physical activity, whereas they spent 325.5 ± 144.4 min/day sitting. The PSQI global score [odds ratio (OR): 1.10], sitting time (OR: 1.001), and diseases (OR: 1.23) were significantly associated with low QoL (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Confinement has a deleterious effect on QoL, which is influenced by quality of sleep, sitting time, and disease. Awareness regarding the significance of sleep and physical exercise in older adults can mitigate the damage to their health during confinement. © 2022 Bentham Science Publishers.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific