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1 Online-Ressource
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1552-6887
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Background: Early mitigation orders for COVID-19 halted participation in community-based programs. We examined the early impact of “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” orders on functioning in older adults participating in a behavioral intervention study involving community-based exercise. Methods: A quasi-natural experiment, using mixed methods (n = 39). Participants completed interviews and questionnaires after 3–4 weeks of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy directive. PROMIS-29 outcomes were compared to pre-COVID-19 responses. Results: Participants had a mean age of 74.1 (6.5) years, 79.5% were women, and 20.5% were racial/ethnic minorities. Compared to pre-COVID-19, there was a significant increase in anxiety and decrease in fatigue and social participation. Thematic analysis revealed five main themes related to disruption of daily life, the emotional and physical impact of stay-at-home orders, unexpected positive outcomes, and perspectives on messaging surrounding the pandemic. Conclusions: Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have substantially impacted the lives of older adults participating in community-based exercise.
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Journal of aging and health, London [u.a.] : Sage Publ., 1989, 33(2021), 1, Seite 1-11, 1552-6887
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volume:33
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year:2021
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number:1
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pages:1-11
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/0898264321991314
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