Publications by authors named "Tomomi Akanuma"
Background: Poor sleep quality has a negative effect on pain among older adults. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) state of emergency, lifestyle changes can cause psychologic stressors and lead to poor sleep quality.
Aim: This study examined whether sleep quality status was associated with low back or knee pain changes during the COVID-19 state of emergency among community-dwelling Japanese old-old adults.
Article Synopsis
- - Health literacy plays a crucial role in the health of older adults, particularly in encouraging exercise during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- - A study of 483 seniors aged 77-99 found that those who exercised during the pandemic had higher health literacy scores compared to those who did not exercise.
- - The results showed that better communicative health literacy significantly increased the likelihood of participating in exercise during the state of emergency, suggesting that effective communication about health can promote physical activity in older adults.
Aim: Perceived health status, including physical and cognitive fitness, will be negatively associated with future health conditions among old-old adults. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused sudden changes in lifestyle. Thus, this study examined the associations of participation in an exercise class before the COVID-19 pandemic and the exercise habits and disruption to the rhythms of daily life during the COVID-19 state of emergency with perceived declining physical and cognitive fitness among community-dwelling old-old adults.
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