Association Between Physical Activity and Sleep Health Among Community-Dwelling Adults Aged ≥50 in Ghana: The Mediating Role of Psychosomatic Factors.

Razak M Gyasi, Emmanuel Nyaaba, Desmond Agyei, Priscilla Appiah, Emmanuel Konadu, Jones Opoku-Ware, Nelson Gyasi Boadu, Margaret Makafui Tayviah, Masoud Rahmati, Kabila Abass, Louis Jacob

Aging and Development Unit, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.Aging and Development Unit, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya. · pubmed

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Abstract

Data on the direct and indirect associations between physical activity (PA) and sleep quality in old age via psychosomatic mechanisms (e.g. mobility, pain, loneliness, depression, and anxiety) remain scarce in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We explored the association of PA with poor sleep quality (PSQ) among individuals aged ≥ 50 in Ghana and explored the potential mediating factors in this association.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the association between physical activity and sleep quality in older adults, focusing on psychosomatic factors. While it addresses an important aspect of health in aging populations, it primarily examines correlations rather than exploring root causes of aging or lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to understanding health in older adults but do not significantly advance the field of longevity research.

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