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KMID : 1040520200100020047
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Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy
2020 Volume.10 No. 2 p.47 ~ p.61
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A Study on the Determinants among Types of the Korean Seniors’ Physical Activity and Related Health
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Chang Ki-Yeon
Lee Eun-Jin
Gang Mi-Yeong
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Abstract
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Objective : This study aim to identify the relationships among the types of physical activities included related included related work, sports, leisure, transport and sedentary behaviors and mental health in elderly person.
Methods : We analyzed using the data of the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(KNHANES VII-1) of 978 subjects who underwent the types of physical activities, quality of life, depression, level of stress, and sleeping hours survey. For statistical analysis, the Complex samples linear regression was used for relationships among the variables.
Results : High level of physical activity and house-keeping activity associated negatively on health related quality of life. Mid-High level of leisure activities associated positively on health related quality of life. Contrasting from other studies, which show sedentary activities associated negatively on the health related quality of life, and sedentary activities associated positively on the health related quality of life and mental health.
Conclusion : This study shows that physical and leisure activity of an elderly person whilst sedentary activities related positively on health related quality of life, and physical activities related to labor associated negatively on health related quality of life. Future studies should be referred when planning an occupation-focused and meaningful activity program for the elderly people.
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KEYWORD
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Quality of Life, Senior, Physical Activities, Occupational Therapy
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