Effects of Covid-19 on Physical Activity Behavior Among University Students: Results of a Hungarian Online Survey

Ács, Pongrác; Prémusz, Viktória; Morvay-Sey, Kata; Pálvölgyi, Ágnes; Trpkovici, Melinda; Elbert, Gábor; Melczer, Csaba; Makai, Alexandra

doi:10.5114/hpc.2020.98472

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“…Almost in every fifth person the level of physical activity was estimated as high. Similar results regarding the limitation and low level of physical activity were noticed among students during the pandemic in England [ 22 ], Scotland [ 23 ], Italy [ 24 ], Spain [ 25 ], Switzerland [ 26 ], Hungary [ 27 ], USA [ 28 ], Mexico [ 29 ] and China [ 30 ]. A decrease in the level of physical activity among students of physiotherapy was observed in India, where its level was defined as medium [ 31 ].…”

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Chronic Back Condition and the Level of Physical Activity as Well as Internet Addiction among Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Gałczyk

Zalewska

Białokoz‐Kalinowska

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess back pain and its relation to physical activity as well as Internet addiction among Polish university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The research was conducted via the Internet in student groups of three universities in Poland (141 people). Back pain was examined by ODI—The Oswestry Disability Index and NDI—Neck Disability Index. The Polish-language International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess physical activity and the level of Internet addiction was tested using the Kimberly Young Questionnaire. Results: The respondents mostly suffered from pain originating in the cervical spine. In the study group, only every fifth person had a high level of physical activity. Sex differentiates the level of the measures considered. Sitting in front of the computer affects the pain in the spine. Conclusions: Research results suggest that the pandemic is negatively affecting students. Frequent occurrence of back pain is observed with a simultaneous low level of physical activity. Maintaining regular activity during a pandemic, at least at home, is an indispensable preventive measure for physical health.

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Chronic Back Condition and the Level of Physical Activity as Well as Internet Addiction among Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Gałczyk

Zalewska

Białokoz‐Kalinowska

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“…In the same line, five studies showed a reduction of light/mild PA (walking) between 32.5 and 365.5% compared to the period prior to confinement (Ács et al, 2020 ; Barkley et al, 2020 ; Gallè et al, 2020 ; Gallo et al, 2020 ; Sañudo et al, 2020 ), three studies found a decrease in moderate PA levels (from 14–59.7%) (Barkley et al, 2020 ; Gallè et al, 2020 ; Sañudo et al, 2020 ) and four studies in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) (from 3.9–56.6%) (Karuc et al, 2020 ; Maher et al, 2020 ; Sañudo et al, 2020 ; Savage et al, 2020 ). Finally, seven studies also revealed a reduction of high/vigorous PA between 2.9 and 52.8% compared to pre-lockdown (Ács et al, 2020 ; Barkley et al, 2020 ; Gallè et al, 2020 ; Gallo et al, 2020 ; Romero-Blanco et al, 2020 ; Sañudo et al, 2020 ; Alarcón Meza and Hall-López, 2021 ) and two studies showed a decrease of total PA (28.6 and 50%) (Ács et al, 2020 ; Gallè et al, 2020 ). Regarding gender differences, two studies found a higher reduction of walking, vigorous and MVPA in males (Gallo et al, 2020 ; Savage et al, 2020 ), while only one study showed a higher reduction in females (Karuc et al, 2020 ).…”

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“…One thousand one hundred thirty-seven references were identified after search process in four databases, of which 10 (Ács et al, 2020 ; Barkley et al, 2020 ; Gallè et al, 2020 ; Gallo et al, 2020 ; Karuc et al, 2020 ; Maher et al, 2020 ; Romero-Blanco et al, 2020 ; Sañudo et al, 2020 ; Savage et al, 2020 ; Alarcón Meza and Hall-López, 2021 ) met the inclusion criteria. Figure 1 shows the flow chart of the selection process of the studies.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on University Students' Physical Activity Levels: An Early Systematic Review

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Purpose: This systematic review aimed to analyze the impact that the COVID-19 lockdown had on the amount of physical activity performed by university students.Materials and Methods: A systematic electronic search for studies providing information regarding physical activity levels pre and during COVID-19 pandemic in university students was performed up to 20th October 2020 in the databases Cochrane Library, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science. The risk of bias of external validity quality of included studies was assessed by means of those the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). The quality of the evidence for main outcomes was graded using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.Results and Conclusions: A total of 10 studies were selected. Physical activity levels were assessed by means of questionnaires (10 studies) and accelerometer (1 study). Risk of bias was regarded as low and high in six and four investigations, respectively. The quality of evidence was downgraded to low. A significant reduction of physical activity levels were observed in 9 studies. Compared to pre-lockdown values, five studies showed a reduction of light/mild physical activity (walking) between 32.5 and 365.5%, while seven studies revealed a reduction of high/vigorous physical activity between 2.9 and 52.8%. Walking, moderate, vigorous, and total physical activity levels have been reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic confinements in university students of different countries. Despite of the reductions, those who met the current minimum PA recommendations before the lockdown generally met the recommendations also during the confinements.

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“…Students who had undertaken physical activity 3-4 a week or 1-2 a week before the pandemic decreased their physical activity when the pandemic started (Figure 2, 3, 4). Different results were obtained in the study performed on students of the University of Pécs, where the decrease in physical activity was observed [12]. Studies on children and young people also showed a dramatic decrease in physical activity [13].…”

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The impact of the SARS-Cov 2 pandemic on pro-health attitudes, psychophysical condition, and the quality of life of students

Bogut

Kuciel−Lewandowska

Kasperczak

2021

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Background: Young people follow a healthy lifestyle by undertaking various forms of physical activity. The emergence of pandemics and changes in the organization of society’s life have caused fear and anxiety about health and life. The objective of the study was the assessment of the impact of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic on pro-health attitudes, psychophysical condition, and quality of life of students. Methods: The study included 150 students aged 22 attending Polish Universities. The study utilized the original questionnaire. The questionnaire included questions about mental state, quality, and frequency of meals, hours of sleep, need for physical activity, and the impact of these factors on the quality of life during the pandemic. Results: The pandemic and the closure of sports venues didn’t significantly decrease the quality of life in the study group. Many students used their free time spent at home to sleep, eat healthily, and became interested in various forms of physical activity, which positively influenced their quality of life. Conclusions: The pandemic and associated restrictions haven’t had an impact on the psychophysical condition of the students and weren’t the cause of the abandonment of physical activity. Positive changes in the students’ quality of life were observed.

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Effects of Covid-19 on Physical Activity Behavior Among University Students: Results of a Hungarian Online Survey

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Chronic Back Condition and the Level of Physical Activity as Well as Internet Addiction among Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Chronic Back Condition and the Level of Physical Activity as Well as Internet Addiction among Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on University Students' Physical Activity Levels: An Early Systematic Review

The impact of the SARS-Cov 2 pandemic on pro-health attitudes, psychophysical condition, and the quality of life of students

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