TY - JOUR
T1 - Age Group Differences in Daily Life Changes among Community Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic
T2 - A Pilot Study on Intergenerational Comparison
AU - Yamamoto-Takiguchi, Natsuki
AU - Uchiyama, Eiko
AU - Fukahori, Hiroki
AU - Taguchi, Atsuko
AU - Nagata, Satoko
N1 - Funding Information:
This study was supported by the Keio SFC research project, the “Future Field Development Laboratory,” established through a cooperative agreement between Odakyu Electric Railway Company and Keio University, funded the study.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 by The Keio Journal of Medicine.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - This study investigated lifestyle changes and the self-reported mental health status of Japanese community residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Differences in demography, daily lifestyle changes, and approaches to problem solving were analyzed in two age cohorts (<60 vs ≥60 years). The prevalence of moderate/increased psychological distress was 31.7%, with no significant difference between the cohorts. Compared with the pre-COVID-19 era, more than 80% of the participants stopped eating out and spent more time at home, and more than 70% used public transport less frequently. There were significant differences between the cohorts for the time spent at home, opportunities to eat meals outside of home, and shopping in stores. Participants aged under 60 years were less likely to use television and newspapers or to consult a family doctor. Those aged over 60 years were less likely to consult friends/ colleagues or to use the Internet/social networking services. Identifying the risk factors for psychological distress is warranted for implementing measures to maintain and improve the physical and mental health of residents.
AB - This study investigated lifestyle changes and the self-reported mental health status of Japanese community residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Differences in demography, daily lifestyle changes, and approaches to problem solving were analyzed in two age cohorts (<60 vs ≥60 years). The prevalence of moderate/increased psychological distress was 31.7%, with no significant difference between the cohorts. Compared with the pre-COVID-19 era, more than 80% of the participants stopped eating out and spent more time at home, and more than 70% used public transport less frequently. There were significant differences between the cohorts for the time spent at home, opportunities to eat meals outside of home, and shopping in stores. Participants aged under 60 years were less likely to use television and newspapers or to consult a family doctor. Those aged over 60 years were less likely to consult friends/ colleagues or to use the Internet/social networking services. Identifying the risk factors for psychological distress is warranted for implementing measures to maintain and improve the physical and mental health of residents.
KW - COVID-19
KW - community care
KW - community residents
KW - intergenerational difference
KW - public health
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U2 - 10.2302/kjm.2022-0007-OA
DO - 10.2302/kjm.2022-0007-OA
M3 - Article
C2 - 36642516
AN - SCOPUS:85151044964
SN - 0022-9717
VL - 72
SP - 11
EP - 20
JO - Keio Journal of Medicine
JF - Keio Journal of Medicine
IS - 1
ER -