Associations of moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior with depressive and anxiety symptoms in self-isolating people during the COVID-19 pandemics: A cross-sectional survey in Brazil

Schuch, Felipe Barreto; Bulzing, Rugero A.; Meyer, Jacob D.; Vancampfort, Davy; Firth, Joseph; Stubbs, Brendon; Grabovac, Igor; Willeit, Peter; Tavares, Vagner Deuel de Oliveira; Calegao, Vitor; Deenik, Jeroen; Sánchez, Guillermo Felipe López; Veronese, Nicola; Caperchione, Cristina M.; Sadarangani, Kabir P.; Abufaraj, Mohammad; Tully, Mark A.; Smıth, Lee

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“…On the other hand, those more active are less likely to develop mental disorders 26-28 and reported fewer symptoms in comparison to those with mental disorders 29-32 . During the pandemic, cross-sectional evidence suggests that those with higher PA or lower SB levels are less likely to present depressive symptoms 33 . Promoting MVPA and reducing SB during the pandemic is also essential for physical health.…”

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Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior change in self-isolating adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: A cross-sectional survey exploring correlates

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Background: The self-distancing measures imposed major changes in daily life routine. This study aimed to (i) evaluate the changes (pre-versus during pandemic) in time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in selfisolating Brazilians during the COVID-19 pandemic, and (ii) to explore correlates of MVPA and SB. Methods: A cross-sectional self-report online survey, evaluating the time spent in MVPA and SB pre and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, variables, and time in self-isolation were also obtained. Changes in MVPA and SB and their correlates were explored using generalized estimating equations (GEE). Results: A total of 877 participants (72.7% women, 53.7% young adults [18-34 years]) were included. Overall, participants reported a 59.7% reduction (95%CI:35.6 to 82.2) in time spent on MVPA during the pandemic. Time spent in SB increased 42.0% (95%CI:31.7 to 52.5). Greater reductions in MVPA and/or increases in SB were seen in younger adults, those not married, those employed and those with a self-reported previous diagnosis of a mental disorder. Conclusions: People in self-isolation significantly reduced MVPA levels and increased SB. Public health strategies should be implemented during epidemic times to mitigate the impact of self-isolation on MVPA and SB, particularly in vulnerable groups.

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Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior change in self-isolating adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: A cross-sectional survey exploring correlates

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“…7.1% to 45.4% of participants reported raised anxiety symptoms. 7.3% to 18.2% of participants reported reduced sleep quality and 31.1% of participants reported raised levels of perceived stress (Cao et al, 2020; Huang & Zhao, 2020; Liu, Zhang, Wong, & Hyun, 2020; Meyer et al, 2020; Rossi et al, 2020; Schuch et al, 2020; C. Wang et al, 2020).…”

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“…According to recent meta-analyses, physical activity (PA) could be a protective factor for mental illnesses (Harvey et al, 2018; Schuch et al, 2019; Schuch et al, 2018). Indeed, Schuch et al (2020) reported that participants, who engaged in 30 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) had decreased odds of depressive or anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Meyer et al (2020) reported that compared to participants that kept adhering to MVPA (according to physical activity guidelines; American College of Sports Medicine, 2017) during COVID-19 measures, those who decreased their levels of MVPA reported more depressive symptoms, loneliness, and stress as well as lower positive mental health.…”

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Associations of exercise and social support with mental health during quarantine and social-distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey in Germany

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Introduction: Social distancing and quarantine measures applied during the COVID-19 pandemic might result in mental health problems. In this cross-sectional study we examined if perceived social support, exercise in minutes per week and change in exercise are protective factors regarding symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleeping disorders. Method: In April 2020, n = 4271 German adults completed an online survey including mental health questionnaires regarding depression (PHQ-D), anxiety (PHQ-D) and sleep (PSQI), as well as questionnaires related to protective factors such as exercise (BSA-F), physical activity-related health competence (PAHCO) and social support (F-SozU). Results: Complete case analysis (n = 3700; mean age 33.13 ± 11.73 years, 78.6 % females) resulted in elevated prevalence of depressive disorder (31.4%), panic disorder (5.7%) and other anxiety disorders (7.4%). 58.3% reported symptoms of insomnia. Three separate models of multiple regression were conducted. Perceived social support was associated with lower values of anxiety (beta = -0.10; t(19) = -6.46; p >0.001), lower values of depressive symptoms (beta = -0.22; t(19) = -15.71; p < .001) and lower values of sleeping disorder symptoms (beta = -0.15; t(19) = -9.55; p < .001). Change towards less exercise compared to the time before Covid-19 was associated with and higher values of anxiety (beta = -0.05; t(19) = -2.85; p= .004), higher values of depressive symptoms (beta = -0.08; t(19) = -5.69; p < .001), and higher values of sleeping disorder symptoms (beta = -0.07; t(19) = -4.54; p < .000). Post-hoc analysis (ANOVAs) revealed that a change towards less exercise was significantly associated with more depressive, anxiety and sleeping disorder symptoms whereas a positive change was not. No significant association was found for exercise in minutes per week for all outcomes. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have a negative impact on mental health in the German population. Social Support and a stable amount of exercise might attenuate these negative mental health consequences. Ongoing monitoring of the impact of the pandemic on mental health and possible protective factors is needed in order to create a basis for the development of appropriate prevention and intervention measures.

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“…Sedentary behaviors such as longer screen time and lower physical energy expenditure can aggravate physical and mental conditions (50), especially in this period of social isolation. Therefore, reducing the time spent in sedentary behavior at home is of great importance for maintaining health during lockdown (51). Furthermore, increasing the time spent engaging in exercise is essential.…”

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“…It is natural that with aging, the frequency and intensity of physical activities will decrease ( 51 ). However, there are further reasons for encouraging an increase in activity levels, such as for improving cardiorespiratory fitness ( 60 ), which in turn reduces mortality risk ( 61 ), and poor health ( 62 ).…”

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Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior change in self-isolating adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: A cross-sectional survey exploring correlates

Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior change in self-isolating adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: A cross-sectional survey exploring correlates

Associations of exercise and social support with mental health during quarantine and social-distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey in Germany

Aging and Coronavirus: Exploring Complementary Therapies to Avoid Inflammatory Overload

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