Fear of COVID-19 influences physical activity practice: a study in a Brazilian sample

Cardoso, Juliano Paulo Pereira; Afonso, Marcos Vinícius Ramos; Mendes, Bruno Ferreira; Rocha‐Vieira, Etel; Pereira, Wagner de Fátima; Peixoto, Marco Fabrício Dias; Castelo, Paula Midori; Pereira, Luciano José; Andrade, Eric Francelino

doi:10.1080/13548506.2022.2072916

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“…In contrast, fear of COVID-19 (< 0.001) was identified to be a statistically significant negative factor in decreased physical activity compared to No change in PA and Increased PA groups. This finding is in agreement with two other recent studies which show correlations between fear of COVID-19 and physical activity in German adolescents ( 35 ) and a Brazilian population sample ( 36 ). On the other hand, having more time available was cited as a primary reason for a positive impact on physical activity, as reported by at least 80% of both the Increased PA and No change in PA groups.…”

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Exploring changes in levels and patterns of physical activity in undergraduate medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Al-Hindawi

Kumar²,

Gaynor³

2022

Front. Public Health

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This study reports the physical activity (PA) levels among medical and nursing students at a university in Bahrain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through self-selection sampling of an online survey, participants' data on general demographics, PA levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and reasons for PA changes were collected. From the 110 valid responses, 70 participants (63%) experienced a decrease in PA during the COVID-19 lockdown. Fear of contracting COVID-19 and lack of motivation were two significant reasons for reduced PA levels (p < 0.001) compared to those who did not experience a decrease in PA. Other factors significantly associated with reduced PA levels include living alone (p < 0.018) or with roommates (p < 0.006) compared to living with family. Having more time available was associated with positive changes to PA levels (p < 0.001). Significant differences in MET-min/week were seen between students who experienced increased PA (median of 1605 MET-min/week) compared to those who experienced a decrease (424 MET-min/week) or no change (1070 MET-min/week) in PA levels (p < 0.001). In conclusion, low PA levels are prevalent within medical and nursing students in Bahrain (51% reported < 600 MET-min/week), with ~2 in 3 students reporting a decrease in PA levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support programs and strategies to increase engagement in PA within this population are warranted.

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confidence: 94%

Exploring changes in levels and patterns of physical activity in undergraduate medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Al-Hindawi

Kumar²,

Gaynor³

2022

Front. Public Health

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“…Thus, with the social restriction, these individuals were forced to spend more time at home, reducing their basal energy expenditure. In a study from our research group, in a sample of 520 adult participants (mean age 31 ± 10 years) we observed a significant increase in sedentary behavior [35] . Regarding the reduction in glycemic levels in older individuals, we speculate this occurred due to a reduction in the consumption of ultra-processed foods during the pandemic, associated with an increase in the consumption of fresh and home-prepared foods, as reported in a Brazilian sample [44] .…”

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“…Indeed, it is speculated that some patients did not attend routine consultations either due to fear of infection, since public service consultations are carried out in collective environments compared to consultations in private offices that are carried out in more reserved spaces. Additionally, other strategies for metabolic control, such as physical activity and diet, were compromised during social isolation [1] , [27] , [35] . This fact may potentially have contributed to the elevation of HbA1c in patients treated by the FHS, since this variable is associated with chronic hyperglycemia [36] .…”

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Metabolic control of diabetic patients assisted by private and public health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort study

Alves¹,

Canaan²,

Baruqui³

et al. 2023

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“…When people were "frozen" by COVID-19, the importance of healthy lifestyles gradually became increasingly widely recognized, leading to a redoubled demand for outdoor sports. As one of the most important infrastructures for urban residents' outdoor fitness, urban outdoor sports venues directly affected the physical and mental health of residents, especially during the early stages of COVID-19 [12][13][14]. Exercising outdoors strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of infection.…”

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Does COVID-19 Affect the Accessibility of Outdoor Sports Venues? A Case Study in Nanchang, China

Huang

Gong

Lin

et al. 2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a great challenge to society, the economy, and population health. It has become a significant public health event and social problem. Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the accessibility of outdoor sports venues is crucial for people’s health. Based on spatial theory, the quantitative and qualitative analyses of outdoor sports venues’ spatial distribution and accessibility were conducted, and the epidemic’s impact on them was analyzed. The results show that: (1) The existing outdoor sports venues in Nanchang show a distribution pattern of “sparse in the north and south, and strong aggregation in the middle”. (2) As a result of the epidemic, the center of the standard deviation ellipse in outdoor sports sites shifted to the southeast, while the number of open venues decreased by 68%. (3) Before COVID-19, the entire study area could achieve full coverage by driving for 17 min, riding for 70 min, or walking for 119 min. After COVID-19, the time increased to 29, 109, and 193 min, respectively. (4) Under the high-risk scenario of COVID-19, the average walking time for people to reach outdoor sports venues increased from 6.2 min to 14.0 min in the study area, with an increase of 126%. Finally, according to the findings of this study, recommendations were made on how government departments could build or re-open outdoor sports venues during and after this epidemic.

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Fear of COVID-19 influences physical activity practice: a study in a Brazilian sample

Cited by 8 publications

References 18 publications

Exploring changes in levels and patterns of physical activity in undergraduate medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Exploring changes in levels and patterns of physical activity in undergraduate medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Metabolic control of diabetic patients assisted by private and public health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort study

Does COVID-19 Affect the Accessibility of Outdoor Sports Venues? A Case Study in Nanchang, China

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