Gender differences in the association between physical activity and health-related quality of life among community-dwelling elders

Background Physical activity can improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults. However, the differential effects of gender on quality of life are unclear. Aims: To determine the association between physical activity and HRQoL in men and women. Methods This was a cross-sectional stu...

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Published in:Aging clinical and experimental research 2021-04, Vol.33 (4), p.901-908
Main Authors: Liao, Yi-Hsueh, Kao, Tung-Wei, Peng, Tao-Chun, Chang, Yaw-Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exercise
Female
Gender differences
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Health Status
Humans
Independent Living
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Older people
Original Article
Quality of Life
Questionnaires
Regression analysis
Sex Characteristics
Surveys and Questionnaires
Taiwan
Women
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Summary:Background Physical activity can improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults. However, the differential effects of gender on quality of life are unclear. Aims: To determine the association between physical activity and HRQoL in men and women. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted from March to August 2011. Community-dwelling older people aged 65 years or older were eligible. Physical activity in kcal per week was measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)—Taiwan version. HRQoL was measured with the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Cognitive function and depression were assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). The relationship between physical activity and HRQoL in men and women was investigated by a multiple linear regression model. Results A total of 188 older people (M: 50.5%) participated in this study. The mean ages of men and women were 71.9 ± 5.3 and 77.1 ± 6.4 years, respectively ( p 
ISSN:1720-8319
1594-0667
1720-8319
DOI:10.1007/s40520-020-01597-x