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The Relationship of Sitting Time and Physical Activity on the Quality of Life in Elderly People

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  • Jung In Choi

    (Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

  • Young Hye Cho

    (Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

  • Yun Jin Kim

    (Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea)

  • Sang Yeoup Lee

    (Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Department of Medical Education, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

  • Jeong Gyu Lee

    (Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea)

  • Yu Hyeon Yi

    (Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea)

  • Young Jin Tak

    (Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea)

  • Hye Rim Hwang

    (Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea)

  • Seung Hun Lee

    (Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea)

  • Eun Ju Park

    (Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

  • Young In Lee

    (Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

  • Young Jin Ra

    (Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea
    Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea)

  • Su Jin Lee

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infections Disease, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

Abstract

Few studies have shown the combined impact of sitting time and physical activity on quality of life in older people. This cross-sectional study, using data from the 2016–2018 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, examines the association between sitting time and physical activity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Korean adults aged ≥ 65 years. HRQoL was assessed using the EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D, three-level version). We divided subjects into groups based on sitting time and physical activity and analyzed the combined association of sitting time and physical activity with HRQoL. The association between longer sitting time (≥8 h) and HRQoL was analyzed using multiple logistic regression. In total, 4276 participants were included. Prolonged sitting time was associated with all of the EQ-5D dimensions: mobility (odds ratio [OR]: 1.43, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22–1.68), self-care (OR: 1.65 [95% CI 1.25–2.17]), usual activities (OR: 2.07 [95% CI 1.69–2.52]), pain/discomfort (OR: 1.57 [95% CI 1.34–1.84]), and anxiety/depression (OR: 1.49 [95% CI 1.17–1.91]). The prolonged sitting time/inactive group had higher ORs for all the EQ-5D dimensions than the low sitting time/active group. Prolonged sitting time was associated with low HRQoL in elderly Korean adults; physical activity could weaken the negative influence of prolonged sitting time on HRQoL.

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  • Jung In Choi & Young Hye Cho & Yun Jin Kim & Sang Yeoup Lee & Jeong Gyu Lee & Yu Hyeon Yi & Young Jin Tak & Hye Rim Hwang & Seung Hun Lee & Eun Ju Park & Young In Lee & Young Jin Ra & Su Jin Lee, 2021. "The Relationship of Sitting Time and Physical Activity on the Quality of Life in Elderly People," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-9, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:4:p:1459-:d:493335
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    1. Beata Hornik & Jan Duława & Jacek Durmała, 2021. "Metabolic Syndrome and Psychological Effects of Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-16, November.
    2. I-Fang Cheng & Li-Chieh Kuo & Yi-Jung Tsai & Fong-Chin Su, 2021. "The Comparisons of Physical Functional Performances between Older Adults with and without Regular Physical Activity in Two Different Living Settings," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-13, March.
    3. Madonna S. Palmes & Sheilla M. Trajera & Gregory S. Ching, 2021. "Relationship of Coping Strategies and Quality of Life: Parallel and Serial Mediating Role of Resilience and Social Participation among Older Adults in Western Philippines," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-12, September.
    4. María Antonia Parra-Rizo & Gema Sanchís-Soler, 2021. "Physical Activity and the Improvement of Autonomy, Functional Ability, Subjective Health, and Social Relationships in Women over the Age of 60," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-10, June.

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