A new longitudinal study published online in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease found that older adults with COPD had a heightened risk of depression during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
care was severely disrupted," said co-author Grace Li, Ph.D. candidate in the Sociology Department at the University of Victoria.
"When considering the mental health stressors during the pandemic, such as extended periods of lockdown, economic precarity, and concerns about contracting or spreading COVID-19, it is unsurprising that this group experienced major mental health challenges during this period." "Physical activity is integral for maintaining functional status and reducing functional limitations among COPD patients, however many individuals with COPD are hesitant to engage in. Increases in time spent sedentary during periods of lockdown may have further ramifications for this population, potentially contributing to increases in depression."
Among individuals with no history of depression, experiencing disruptions to health care access was associated with approximately double the risk of incident depression.
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