Barriers to physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults: a cross-sectional study

Farah, Breno Quintella; Prado, Wagner Luiz do; Malik, Neal; Lofrano-Prado, Mara Cristina; Melo, Paulo Henrique de; Botero, João Paulo; Cucato, Gabriel Grizzo; Correia, Marília de Almeida; Ritti‐Dias, Raphael Mendes

doi:10.1007/s11332-020-00724-5

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“…Several reasons have been noted for decreased PA during the pandemic, including personal barriers, lack of motivation, and lack of appropriate facilities, equipment, and space [ 3 ]. In a systematic review of 64 studies with a total of 86,981 participants [ 4 ], PA changes were reported, most presenting an increase in sedentary behaviors and a decrease in PA levels.…”

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Differences in the Association between Physical Activity and People’s Resilience and Emotions during Two Consecutive Covid-19 Lockdowns in Israel

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Governments worldwide have imposed harsh restrictions for decreasing the Covid-19 pandemic and maintaining public health. Yet such limitations have impacted people’s physical activity. This study examined relationships between changes in physical activity and resilience, emotions, and depression during two lockdowns in Israel. An online survey was completed twice by 135 participants during two consecutive lockdowns. The results indicate that resilience and positive emotions were higher, and negative emotions and depression were lower during the second lockdown compared to the first one—even though people spent less time performing physical activity in the later lockdown. Moreover, negative emotions significantly decreased among people who reported increased physical activity during the second lockdown [M = 2.2 (SD = 0.9) compared to M = 1.9 (SD = 0.8) on a scale of 1–5] and increased among those who reported a reduction in activity [M = 1.8 (SD = 0.7) compared to M = 2.2 (SD = 0.7)]. It could therefore be concluded that while the Israeli population’s resilience is higher compared to other populations (who do not regularly deal with crisis situations), their increased physical activity was associated with better resilience and emotions and lower depression scores. Since lockdowns are an extreme yet often repeated phenomenon, it is important to understand the psychological implications of engaging in physical activity.

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Differences in the Association between Physical Activity and People’s Resilience and Emotions during Two Consecutive Covid-19 Lockdowns in Israel

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“…A survey conducted in Brazil indicated that lack of appropriate facilities and equipment, were barriers to PA practice during pandemic [22]. In both cohort assessments, gyms and sports facilities were closed in most cities of the Rio Grande do Sul state.…”

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Physical Activity Trajectory In The First 10 Months of The COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern Brazil: a Follow-Up Study

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Feter

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Background A continuous tracking of the PA level during the COVID-19 pandemic is important to understand how people’s behaviour has varied along time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical activity (PA) trajectory over the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the south of Brazil. Methods Data from three timepoints of the PAMPA Cohort were used, as follows: 1) pre-COVID-19 (retrospective); 2) Jun-Jul 2020; 3) Dec 2020/Jan 2021. PA practice, frequency, duration, and place where activities were performed (at or out of home) were assessed. Results A reduction in any, sufficient and out of home PA, as well as mean days and minutes were observed from the first (pre-COVID-19) to the second (Jun/Jul 2020) timepoint, followed by an increase in the third timepoint (Dec 2020/Jan 2021). Female participants showed lower PA prevalence for any, sufficient and out of home PA. No marked differences of PA prevalence were observed for income and educational level.Conclusion During the first 10 months of COVID-19 pandemic there was a marked variability on PA pattern in adults from southern Brazil. An ongoing tracking of PA behavior during COVID-19 pandemic is important to understand how this behaviour varies and what actions are needed in order to increase PA on populational level.

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“…Neste estudo, "falta de força de vontade", 136 (62,7%), foi relatada como a maior barreira para AF durante o bloqueio COVID-19. Farah B et al 9 analisaram a barreira percebida à atividade física entre 1.570 brasileiros adultos, e os resultados mostram que 31,2% dos participantes relataram uma barreira de "falta de motivação" durante a pandemia do COVID-19. O estudo também revelou que os baixos níveis de atividade física durante a pandemia de COVID-19 foram mais comumente associados a uma "falta de força de vontade" (OR = 1,49; IC de 95% = 1,19-1,86).…”

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Perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian adults during COVID-19 pandemic- a cross-sectional study

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INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a relatively significant impact on the world. Malaysia implemented a countrywide social isolation strategy to flatten the epidemic curve. As limits on movement and social interaction have come into force, more individuals appear less physically active. OBJECTIVE: To determine the perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian young adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Total 217 participants included with age group from 18-40 years old voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were excluded if they were non-Malaysian and had any psychological problems and physical impairment that hindered physical activity. Barrier to Being Active quiz (BBAQ) questionnaire was circulated through various social media platforms from January 2021 to May 2021. Categorical data were presented using simple and absolute frequency on the distribution of sociodemographic profiles and BBAQ responses. Pearson Chi-square with 95% confidence level, p<0.05 was used as the significant level to analyze the association between gender and barriers. RESULTS: The barrier reported by the participants was “lack of willpower” 136 (62.7%), followed by “lack of energy” 117(53.9%), “lack of resource” 113(52.1%), “Lack of time,” 109(50.2%), “social influence” 100(46.1%), “lack of skill” 48(22.1%) and “fear of injury” 40(18.4%). There was no significant relationship between gender and Barrier to Physical Activity among Malaysian young adults. CONCLUSION: The “lack of energy,” “lack of willpower,” and “lack of resource” were the most perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian young adults during COVID19 lockdown and there was no significant association between physical activity barriers and the gender.

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Barriers to physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 54 publications

References 38 publications

Differences in the Association between Physical Activity and People’s Resilience and Emotions during Two Consecutive Covid-19 Lockdowns in Israel

Differences in the Association between Physical Activity and People’s Resilience and Emotions during Two Consecutive Covid-19 Lockdowns in Israel

Physical Activity Trajectory In The First 10 Months of The COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern Brazil: a Follow-Up Study

Perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian adults during COVID-19 pandemic- a cross-sectional study

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