Publications by authors named "Haeun Son"
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Impact of Long COVID Among Adults in South Korea.
Healthcare (Basel)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on measuring how common long COVID is among patients aged 19-64, examining factors like gender, age, and existing health issues.
- Results showed that long COVID affected about 19.7-24.9% of females and 12.7% of males, with women and older age groups being at higher risk.
- Among those suffering from long COVID, over half reported limitations in daily activities, highlighting the need for targeted support programs, especially for low-income individuals.
We aimed to examine changes in daily life due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among younger (≤64 years) and older (≥65 years) individuals and to analyze their association with depressive symptoms. Raw data from the 2020 Korean Community Health Survey were used to analyze 228,485 individuals. Changes in daily life due to COVID-19 were measured using a questionnaire that evaluated changes in physical activity, sleep duration, instant food intake, and drinking and smoking status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOur study examined the association between chronotype, daily physical activity, and the estimated risk of dementia in 170 community-dwelling older adults. Chronotype was assessed with the Horne-Östberg Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). Daily physical activity (of over 3 METs) was measured with a tri-axial accelerometer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to investigate the association between a virtual reality (VR) intervention program and cognitive, brain and physical functions in high-risk older adults. In a randomized controlled trial, we enrolled 68 individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The MCI diagnosis was based on medical evaluations through a clinical interview conducted by a dementia specialist.
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