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ArticleBMC geriatrics2022

Internet use and physical activity of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in a northern Japanese City.

Sachiko Sasaki, Akinori Sato, Yoshie Tanabe, Shinji Matsuoka, Atsuhiro Adachi, Toshiya Kayano, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Yuichi Matsuno, Ann Nakano, Toshihiro Watanabe

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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Sachiko SasakiDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Sciences, Hokkaido Bunkyo University, 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, 061-1449, Japan. smorinaga@do-bunkyodai.ac.jp.
Akinori SatoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Sciences, Hokkaido Bunkyo University, 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, 061-1449, Japan.
Yoshie TanabeDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Sciences, Hokkaido Bunkyo University, 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, 061-1449, Japan.
Shinji MatsuokaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Sciences, Hokkaido Bunkyo University, 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, 061-1449, Japan.
Atsuhiro AdachiDepartment of Health and Welfare, Eniwa City Hall, 1 Kyo-machi, Eniwa, 061-1444, Japan.
Toshiya KayanoDepartment of Health and Welfare, Eniwa City Hall, 1 Kyo-machi, Eniwa, 061-1444, Japan.
Hiroshi YamazakiDepartment of Health and Welfare, Eniwa City Hall, 1 Kyo-machi, Eniwa, 061-1444, Japan.
Yuichi MatsunoDepartment of Health and Welfare, Eniwa City Hall, 1 Kyo-machi, Eniwa, 061-1444, Japan.
Ann NakanoDepartment of Health and Welfare, Eniwa City Hall, 1 Kyo-machi, Eniwa, 061-1444, Japan.
Toshihiro WatanabeDepartment of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Human Sciences, Hokkaido Bunkyo University, 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, 061-1449, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundLittle is known of whether Internet use is associated with physical activity among socially isolated older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated the association between Internet use and physical activity, and whether this association differs depending on social isolation among community-dwelling Japanese older adults.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 1048 community-dwelling residents aged 65-90 years. Data were obtained using a self-reported questionnaire in August 2020. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the associations between Internet use and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).

resultsInternet use showed a significant association with MVPA (OR = 1.42, 95% CI: 1.06-1.90) after adjusting for age, sex, self-reported socioeconomic status, and other health-related characteristics. When the results were stratified by social participation and living status, Internet use was associated with a significantly higher likelihood of MVPA among participants with no social participation (OR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.03-3.17) and living with family (OR = 1.40, 95% CI: 1.02-1.93).

conclusionInternet use was associated with sufficient physical activity, and this association may differ depending on the social isolation among community-dwelling older adults in Japan.

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COVID-19PandemicsAgedCross-Sectional StudiesExerciseHumansIndependent LivingInternet UseJapanCommunity-dwellingCOVID-19Internet use; information and communication technologyMotor activityOlder adultsPhysical activity

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PMCPMC9390958

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