COVID-19 and physical inactivity: Teetering on the edge of a deadlier pandemic?

Ghozy, Sherief; Abdelaal, Abdelaziz; Shah, Jaffer; Parker, Kate; Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful

doi:10.7189/jogh.11.03031

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“…In this study, although the leisure-time physical activity levels of male and female physical education teachers were similar and in the active category during the COVID-19 process, in many studies conducted in different countries, contrary to these research findings, there was a decrease in the level of physical activity mostly due to COVID-19 restrictions (Amini et al, 2021;Atakan et al, 2021;Dunton et al, 2020;Ghozy et al 2021;Puccinelli et al, 2021;Rahman et al, 2020). Physical activity levels of adults in Spain aged 18-64 in the COVID-19 process were studied, and it was reported that the physical activity level of especially young people, students, and those in highly active groups before the COVID-19 pandemic decreased within the first 30 days.…”

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The Relationship between Physical Activity and Quality of life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Female and Male Physical Education Teachers

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2021

Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences

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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the physical education teachers’ leisure-time physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact level of the COVID-19 pandemic on their quality of life. A total of 155 physical education teachers, with an average age of 42.39, participated in the research. To collect data, the Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire and the COVID-19 Impact on Quality of Life Scale were used in the study. The results obtained in the research showed that the mean score of COVID-19 impact on teachers’ quality of life is 3.30 (minimum 1; maximum 5). This score on the scale showed that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the quality of life of teachers, above the average. The research findings showed that there was statistically no significant difference between the leisure-time physical activity levels of male and female physical education teachers and the level of impact of COVID-19 on teachers’ quality of life. It was also found that there was a negative significant relationship between teachers’ leisure-time physical activity level during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact level of COVID-19 on the teachers’ quality of life and that as the teachers’ leisure-time physical activity level increases, the negative impact of COVID-19 on their quality of life decreases. As a result, in this study, the associated role of physical activity in reducing the effects of factors that negatively affect the quality of life of individuals, including the COVID-19 pandemic, was revealed.

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The Relationship between Physical Activity and Quality of life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Female and Male Physical Education Teachers

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2021

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“…Thus, it has been hypothesized that the COVID-19 pandemic can exacerbate the pandemic of PI [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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The impact of COVID-19 on physical activity behaviour in Italian primary school children: a comparison before and during pandemic considering gender differences

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Background The World Health Organization stated an average of 60 min of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) that children should accumulate every day. Nevertheless physical inactivity is growing and, due to restrictions imposed during pandemic, PA levels of children might be more negatively affected. The study aimed to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on the PA of an Italian sample of primary school children by comparing it before and during COVID-19 considering gender differences. Methods A pre-post analysis (October 2019–January 2021) was conducted using a randomized sample (N = 77) from the I-MOVE study settled in an Italian primary school. Both objective (Actigraph accelerometers) and self-reported (PAQ-c questionnaires) assessments of PA were performed. Changes were compared using T-Student and Chi-Square test. Gender differences were calculated using Anova. Results Weekly and daily minutes time spent in MVPA significantly decreased respectively by − 30.59 ± 120.87 and − 15.32 ± 16.21 from before to during pandemic while the weekly time spent in sedentary behaviour increased (+ 1196.01 ± 381.49). PAQ-c scores followed the same negative trend (− 0.87 ± 0.72). Boys seem to have suffered more than girls from the imposed restrictions. Conclusion These findings outline the need for strategies to promote PA and reduce sedentary behaviours in children to prevent COVID-19 restriction long-term effects.

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“…Likewise, stress and depression during quarantine induce changes in diet and physical activity, which can have a detrimental impact on physical health [20]. In particular, an unhealthy lifestyle coupled with anxiety increases the risk of long-term cardiovascular disease [20,21].…”

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The effect of COVID-19 on mental well-being in Switzerland: a cross-sectional survey of the adult Swiss general population

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Background In addition to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic to physical health, mental health is challenged by the emotional response to the situation and the official measures taken to stop the pandemic. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of impaired mental well-being due to COVID-19 and explore associated factors. Methods The study was an observational, population-based, nationwide, cross-sectional online survey of a representative sample of the general Swiss population performed between March and April 2020. Participants reported on mental well-being, self-isolation/quarantine, their risk for developing severe COVID-19, and their work situation. Multivariable logistic regression analyses assessed risk factors for impaired mental well-being due to the pandemic. Results Data from 1022 individuals were analysed. The median age was 44 years (range 18 to 78) and 49% were women. A third of respondents reported that the COVID-19 pandemic impaired their mental well-being and almost half reported specific mental health concerns. Impaired mental well-being was associated with having health problems (OR = 1.88, 95% CI: 1.29–2.74, vs no problems), being or living with someone at risk for severe COVID-19 (OR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1–1.9,), smoking (OR = 1.8, 95% CI: 1.24–2.61), living in urban residential environments (OR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.13–2.32, vs rural), not being able to work due to closed workplace (OR = 1.66, 95% CI: 1.04–2.67), aged between 18 and 29 years old (OR = 1.99, 95% CI: 1.32–3.01, vs 45 to 59 years old), and living in a single household (living with someone, OR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.44–0.97,vs single household). Overall, the most significant covariates of impaired mental well-being were specific mental health concerns: feeling depressed (OR = 7.21, 95% CI: 4.5–11.55), feeling less pleasure in doing things than before (OR = 6.28, 95% CI: 4.1–9.62), feeling anxious (OR = 6.13, 95% CI: 3.91–9.59) and feeling lonely (OR = 4.08, 95% CI: 2.53–6.58). Conclusion Impaired mental well-being can carry long-term consequences. We encourage policymakers to implement strategies to promote mental health during this pandemic situation. Special attention should be addressed to the youngest, those at risk for severe COVID-19 and those with government-imposed work restrictions.

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COVID-19 and physical inactivity: Teetering on the edge of a deadlier pandemic?

Cited by 18 publications

References 14 publications

The Relationship between Physical Activity and Quality of life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Female and Male Physical Education Teachers

The Relationship between Physical Activity and Quality of life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Female and Male Physical Education Teachers

The impact of COVID-19 on physical activity behaviour in Italian primary school children: a comparison before and during pandemic considering gender differences

The effect of COVID-19 on mental well-being in Switzerland: a cross-sectional survey of the adult Swiss general population

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