Observational studyExperimental gerontology2020
Initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in hypertensive older adults: An accelerometer-based analysis.
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- Daytime Napping and Cognitive Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Covid-19 and the impact on the physical activity level of elderly people: A systematic review.Experimental gerontology · 2022Pooled it
- Using COVID-19 Pandemic as a Prism: A Systematic Review of Methodological Approaches and the Quality of Empirical Studies on Physical Activity Behavior Change.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2022Pooled it
- Changes in leisure activities of the elderly due to the COVID-19 in Korea.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity in Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sedentary Time and Behaviour in Children and Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Combination of self-management strategies for reducing sedentary behavior with multicomponent exercise on sedentary behavior patterns and physical function in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized, blinded clinical trial with 40-week follow-up.European geriatric medicine · 2025Trial
- Tracking Sarcopenia and Physical Activities Among Korean Adults Aged 50 Years and Older During COVID-19 Pandemic.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Effectiveness and improving program adherence among the older adults through competitive health promotion activities.BMC research notes · 2026Article
- Association between sedentary behavior and daily step count with physical performance of community-dwelling older adults participating in an exercise program interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Brazil.Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas · 2026Article
- Physical Activity and Psychological Symptoms in University Teachers Improved Post-COVID-19 Lockdown, but Sedentary Behavior Persisted.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the living conditions and physical functioning of community-dwelling older adults.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
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- Data Analytics in Physical Activity Studies With Accelerometers: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Understanding resilience: Lifestyle-based behavioral predictors of mental health and well-being in community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Understanding the travel challenges and gaps for older adults during the COVID-19 outbreak: Insights from the New York City area.Transportation research interdisciplinary perspectives · 2023Article
- Impact of public restrictive measures on hypertension during the COVID-19 pandemic: existing evidence and long-term implications.Clinical kidney journal · 2023Review
- Self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Development of a virtual educational booklet for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.Journal of bodywork and movement therapies · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study reports the accelerometer-based physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in hypertensive older adults.
methodsThirty-five hypertensive older adults were included in this observational study. Accelerometer-based PA and SB measures were assessed before (January to March 2020) and during (June 2020) the COVID-19 pandemic. Linear mixed models were used to assess within-group changes in PA and SB measures, adjusted by accelerometer wear time.
resultsBefore COVID-19 pandemic participants presented: 5809 steps/day (SE = 366), 303.1 min/day (SE = 11.9) of light PA, 15.5 min/day (SE = 2.2) of moderate-vigorous PA, and 653.0 min/day (SE = 12.6) of SB. During COVID-19 pandemic there was a decrease in steps/day (β = -886 steps/day, SE = 361, p = 0.018), in moderate-vigorous PA (β = -2.8 min/day, SE = 2.4, p = 0.018), and a trend in light PA (β = -26.6 min/day, SE = 13.4, p = 0.053). In addition, SB increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (β = 29.6 min/day, SE = 13.4, p = 0.032). The magnitude of changes was greater on the weekend, mainly for steps/day (β = -1739 steps/day, SE = 424, p < 0.001) and the SB pattern (more time spent in bouts of ≥10 and 30 min, less breaks/day and breaks/h).
conclusionsThe COVID-19 pandemic may elicit unhealthy changes in movement behavior in hypertensive older adults. Lower PA, higher and more prolonged SB on the weekend are the main features of the behavioral changes.
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