Relationship between Quality of Life and Physical Activity in Elderly Population
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Step Count, Heart Rate, Sleep Time, Oxygen SaturationAbstract
This study was designed to understand the relationship between quality of life (QOL) and physical activities (perceptual and actual) in the elderly population. A sample of 50 males, aged 55-64 years, was included. Standardized QOL, IPAQ, pedometer (Honor Band 6, Huawei, China), steps per day, resting and average heart rate (RHR, AHR), total sleep time (deep, light, and REM sleep), and oxygen saturation were obtained for 1 week. The majority (96%) of participants belonged to the middle- to low-income group and reported vigorous activity (56%), moderate (38%), and mild (6%) activity. When analyzing QOL, the majority of participants performed daily routine work (1.62 ± 0.66), had higher concentration levels (3.08 ± 0.52), were satisfied with their physical abilities (3.08 ± 0.53), were sexually active (3.74 ± 0.56), slept well (3.76 ± 0.65), and felt free to make their own decisions (3.92 ± 0.27). They loved their living place (3.86 ± 0.57), enjoyed a healthy physical environment (3.66 ± 0.59), and felt safe (3.76 ± 0.55). The elderly population living in hilly areas is enjoying a healthy and active physical life, as evidenced by their perceptions and objective physical activity measurements, reflected in a good quality of life.
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