Acknowledging the Relationship between the Physical Activity Levels and Sleep Quality Among the Community-Dwelling Elderly People of Vadodara : A Cross-Sectional Study

The present study, which investigates the prevalence of physical activity levels and sleep quality, underscores the potential benefits of awareness programs. It examines the association between physical activity levels and sleep quality in 95 community-dwelling older adults aged 65-74. The prevalence of physical activity levels and sleep quality was assessed with IPAQ-SF and PSQI, respectivelY, and their association was analYsed. The study found that 44 per cent had low physical activity levels, and 56 per cent had moderate levels. Regarding sleep quality, 62 per cent were found to have poor sleep, and 38 per cent had sound sleep. Despite the lack of a significant association between physical activity levels and sleep quality in the elderly community-dwelling in Vadodara, the study’s findings underscore the urgent need for awareness programs to address sleep problems and physical activity among older people. This is particularlY important given the projected rise in India’s elderly population and the current prevalence of poor health and sedentary lifestyles in this age group, offering a hopeful outlook for the future of geriatric health.