Physical activity level and quality of life of Filipino community-dwelling older adults during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study protocol.

Donald Lipardo; Maria Christen Rogelio; Krisha Andrealyn Castueras; Christina Janine Felipe; Danica Ysabel Koa; Eevee Krystle Liao; Jalen Edmond Mijares; Ray Aerold Pua; Mark Christopher Sy; Cherrie Jhules Valdez; Angela Marie Yap

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Physical activity level and quality of life of Filipino community-dwelling older adults during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study protocol.

Author: Donald Lipardo ^{1
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2} ; Maria Christen Rogelio ¹ ; Krisha Andrealyn Castueras ¹ ; Christina Janine Felipe ¹ ; Danica Ysabel Koa ¹ ; Eevee Krystle Liao ¹ ; Jalen Edmond Mijares ¹ ; Ray Aerold Pua ¹ ; Mark Christopher Sy ¹ ; Cherrie Jhules Valdez ¹ ; Angela Marie Yap ¹
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1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences University of Santo Tomas, Manila, NCR, Philippines
2. Center for Health Research and Movement Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Older adults; Physical activity; Quality of life; COVID-19
From: Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2023;6(2):6-11
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, lockdown protocols for older adults were implemented globally to reduce their risks of contracting the virus. These restrictions could affect their physical activity (PA) and Quality of life (QoL).
OBJECTIVES:This study aims to describe and to determine the association between the physical activity level and quality of life of Filipino community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines.
METHODS:An analytic observational cross-sectional study will be conducted. 126 Filipino community- dwelling older adults aged 60 years or above in the Philippines will be conveniently sampled and recruited through online platforms. They will be asked to answer three questionnaires: 1.) a sociodemographic information survey for screening, 2.) the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly in Filipino (PASE-F) to measure physical activity level, and 3.) the Short-Form 36 Version 2 Philippines (Tagalog SF-36v2) to measure the quality of life. Data will be summarized using standard descriptive statistics, and the association will be assessed using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient Test. A p < .05 will be considered significant.
EXPECTED RESULTS:There will be an association between the QoL and PA level of Filipino community- dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines. This can guide healthcare professionals in formulating interventions and policies to improve older adults’ PA, QoL, and rehabilitation in the Philippines. The tools used in this study have very high reliability and validity scores, which may help future studies with similar topics.
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