Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Martínez, Edson Zangiacomí; Silva, Fabrícia Mabelle; Morigi, Thais Zanin; Zucoloto, Miriane Lucindo; Silva, Thaise Lucena; Joaquim, Anderson Gregorio; Dall’Agnol, Gabriela; Galdino, Guilherme; Martinez, Maisa Oliveira Zangiacomi; Silva, Wanderson Roberto da

doi:10.1590/1413-812320202510.2.27242020

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“…In fact, during the current pandemic, it has been widely advised to engage in self-care activities to reduce stress, along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a protective factor against the virus complications [ 12 , 13 ]. In the same vein, people who suffered a higher impact of quarantine on their physical activities tend to have higher prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and keeping active can play a very important protective factor of mental and physical health [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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Different Responses to Stress, Health Practices, and Self-Care during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Stratified Analysis

Bermejo‐Martins

Luis

Sarrionandia

et al. 2021

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The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to analyze the differential impact of the first COVID-19 lockdown (3 April 2020) on stress, health practices, and self-care activities across different Hispanic countries, age range, and gender groups. One thousand and eighty-two participants from Spain, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador took part in this study. Irrespective of the country, and controlling for income level, young people, especially females, suffered a greater level of stress, perceived the situation as more severe, showed less adherence to health guidelines, and reported lower levels of health consciousness, in comparison to their male peers and older groups. However, in the case of self-care, it seems that older and female groups are generally more involved in self-care activities and adopt more healthy daily routines. These results are mostly similar between Colombia, Ecuador, and Spain. However, Chile showed some different tendencies, as males reported higher levels of healthy daily routines and better adherence to health guidelines compared to females and people over the age of 60. Differences between countries, genders, and age ranges should be considered in order to improve health recommendations and adherence to guidelines. Moreover, developing community action and intersectoral strategies with a gender-based approach could help to reduce health inequalities and increase the success of people ́s adherence to health guidelines and self-care-promoting interventions. Future studies should be addressed to explore the possible causations of such differences in more cultural-distant samples and at later stages of the current outbreak.

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Different Responses to Stress, Health Practices, and Self-Care during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Stratified Analysis

Bermejo‐Martins

Luis

Sarrionandia

et al. 2021

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“…The SASS-14 is a brief self-report instrument to screen self-care activities in the general population [14]. This screening tool measures four dimensions: health consciousness, nutrition and physical activity, sleep quality and inter and intrapersonal coping strategies.…”

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“…In fact, during the current pandemic, it has been widely advised to engage in self-care activities to reduce stress, along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a protective factor against the virus complications [12,13]. In the same vein, people who suffered a higher impact of quarantine on their physical activities tend to have higher prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and keeping active can play a very important protective factor of mental and physical health [14,15].…”

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confidence: 99%

Different Responses to Stress, Health Practices and Self-care during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Stratified Analysis

Bermejo‐Martins¹,

Luis²,

Sarrionandia³

et al. 2021

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The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to analyze the differential impact of the first COVID-19 lockdown (3rd April 2020) on stress, health practices, and self-care activities across different Hispanic countries, age range and gender groups. 1082 participants from Spain, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador took part in this study. Irrespective of the country, and controlling for income level, young people, especially females, suffered a greater level of stress, perceived the situation as more severe, showed less adherence to health guidelines and reported lower levels of health consciousness, in comparison to their male peers and older groups. However, in the case of self-care, it seems that older and female groups are generally more involved in self-care activities and adopt more healthy daily routines. These results are mostly similar between Colombia, Ecuador, and Spain. However, Chile showed some different tendencies, as males reported higher levels of healthy daily routines and better adherence to health guidelines compared to females and people over the age of 60. Differences between countries, genders and age ranges should be considered in order to improve health recommendations and adherence to guidelines. It would also be crucial to identify vulnerable groups to promote the adoption of health behaviors that may help in the development of effective public health strategies. Future studies should be addressed to explore the possible causations of such differences in more cultural-distant samples and at later stages of the current outbreak.

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“…The role of PA as a health-enhancing activity has been highlighted also as part of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, although ironically opportunities for PA have been reduced as a consequence of pandemic restrictions. Studies indicate that people who reported decreases in PA during COVID-19 mitigation strategies reported increased stress and anxiety levels [91][92][93][94]. For some groups of the population, the social distancing and isolation regulations during the pandemic may have put new barriers in engaging in PA [94].…”

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Physical activity in an air-polluted environment: behavioral, psychological and neuroimaging protocol for a prospective cohort study (Healthy Aging in Industrial Environment study – Program 4)

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Background Air pollution has been linked to increased mortality and morbidity. The Program 4 of the Healthy Aging in Industrial Environment study investigates whether the health and wellbeing benefits of physical activity (PA) can be fully realized in individuals living in highly polluted environments. Herein, we introduce the behavioral, psychological and neuroimaging protocol of the study. Methods This is a prospective cohort study of N = 1500 individuals aged 18–65 years comparing: (1) individuals living in the highly polluted, industrial region surrounding the city of Ostrava (n = 750), and (2) controls from the comparison region with relative low pollution levels in Southern Bohemia (n = 750). Quota sampling is used to obtain samples balanced on age, gender, PA status (60% active runners vs. 40% insufficiently active). Participants are screened and complete baseline assessments through online questionnaires and in-person lab-based assessments of physiological, biomechanical, neuroimaging and cognitive function parameters. Prospective 12-month intensive monitoring of air pollution and behavioral parameters (PA, inactivity, and sleep) follows, with a focus on PA-related injuries and psychological factors through fitness trackers, smartphones, and mobile apps. Subsequently, there will be a 5-year follow-up of the study cohort. Discussion The design of the study will allow for (1) the assessment of both short-term variation and long-term change in behavioral parameters, (2) evaluation of the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries and psychological factors impacting behavior and injury recovery, and (3) the impact that air pollution status (and change) has on behavior, psychological resilience, and injury recovery. Furthermore, the integration of MRI techniques and cognitive assessment in combination with data on behavioral, biological and environmental variables will provide an opportunity to examine brain structure and cognitive function in relation to health behavior and air pollution, as well as other factors affecting resilience against and vulnerability to adverse changes in brain structure and cognitive aging. This study will help inform individuals about personal risk factors and decision-makers about the impact of environmental factors on negative health outcomes and potential underlying biological, behavioral and psychological mechanisms. Challenges and opportunities stemming from the timing of the study that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic are also discussed.

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Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Cited by 61 publications

References 39 publications

Different Responses to Stress, Health Practices, and Self-Care during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Stratified Analysis

Different Responses to Stress, Health Practices, and Self-Care during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Stratified Analysis

Different Responses to Stress, Health Practices and Self-care during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Stratified Analysis

Physical activity in an air-polluted environment: behavioral, psychological and neuroimaging protocol for a prospective cohort study (Healthy Aging in Industrial Environment study – Program 4)

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