Changes in Physical Activity Patterns Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. 2250 - 2250

Published: Feb. 16, 2022

With the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease 19 (Covid-19) in late 2019, governments increasingly imposed containment strategies, including social distancing as well restricted population movement, potentially having negative impacts on mental and physical health. A growing number studies have examined impact pandemic different facets activity (PA); an overview combining these (mixed) results, however, is missing. Thus, objective this systematic review meta-analysis was to investigate whether which extent PA changed from before during Covid-19 pandemic, taking age, gender, measurement method into account. The literature search conducted using PubMed, Web Science, Scopus. Results main characteristics were descriptively synthesized analyzed a quantifying effects divided by age groups, with additional subgroup analyses being narratively synthesized. Overall, 57 total sample size 119,094 participants (N between 10 60,560 subjects) 14 countries worldwide aged four 93 years included. Thirty-two revealed significant decline PA, whereas only five found increase pandemic. Fourteen mixed results. decreased all independent gender. Most self-reported device-based methods showed reduction PA. However, not be groups. Nevertheless, declining trend should noted strive enable within periods restrictions, or promote alternatives such digital training avoid health consequences population.

Language: Английский

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A systematic scoping review of research on COVID‐19 impacts on eating disorders: A critical appraisal of the evidence and recommendations for the field

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 55(1), P. 3 - 38

Published: Nov. 13, 2021

Research investigating the effects of COVID-19 on eating disorders is growing rapidly. A comprehensive evaluation this literature needed to identify key findings and evidence gaps better inform policy decisions related management during after crisis. We conducted a systematic scoping review synthesizing appraising literature.Empirical research impacts disorder severity, prevalence, demand for treatment was searched. No sample restrictions were applied. Findings (n = 70 studies) synthesized across six themes: (a) suspected cases COVID-19; (b) perceived pandemic symptoms; (c) symptom severity pre versus pandemic; (d) pandemic-related correlates severity; (e) carers/parents; (f) experiences COVID-19.Pandemic rates probable disorders, deterioration, general mental health varied substantially. Symptom escalation worsening during-and due to-the commonly reported, those most susceptible included confirmed cases, at-risk populations (young women, athletes, parent/carers), individuals highly anxious or fearful COVID-19. Evidence emerged increased specialist services pandemic. The forced transition online challenging many, yet telehealth alternatives seemed feasible effective.Evidence mostly limited participant self-report retrospective recall, cross-sectional descriptive studies, samples convenience. Several novel pathways future that aim understand, monitor, support negatively affected by are formulated.La investigación que se hace sobre los efectos de en trastornos la conducta alimentaria está creciendo rápidamente. Se necesita una evaluación exhaustiva esta literatura para identificar hallazgos clave y evidenciar las brechas informar mejor decisiones políticas públicas relacionadas con el manejo durante después realizó revisión sistemática del alcance sintetizó valoró literatura. MÉTODO: buscó empírica impactos gravedad, prevalencia demanda tratamiento alimentaria. aplicaron restricciones muestra. Los estudios) sintetizaron seis temas: (1) casos sospechosos (2) impacto percibido síntomas; (3) gravedad síntomas antes pandemia; (4) correlatos relacionados pandemia (5) cuidadores/padres; (6) experiencias COVID-19.El tasas probables alimentaria, deterioro salud variaron sustancialmente. La escala empeoramiento debido fueron reportados comúnmente, más susceptibles incluyeron confirmados poblaciones riesgo (mujeres jóvenes, atletas, padres / cuidadores) e individuos altos niveles ansiedad o miedo Surgió alguna evidencia mayor servicios especializados pandemia. transición forzada al línea fue un desafío muchos, sin embargo, alternativas telesalud parecían factibles efectivas. Conclusiones. limita principalmente autoinforme participantes recuerdo retrospectivo, estudios transversales descriptivos, muestras conveniencia. formulan varias vías novedosas futuras investigaciones tienen como objetivo comprender, monitorear apoyar aquellos afectados negativamente por

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A mixed‐studies systematic review of the experiences of body image, disordered eating, and eating disorders during the COVID‐19 pandemic

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56(1), P. 26 - 67

Published: March 23, 2022

Abstract Objectives This systematic review assessed the influence of COVID‐19 pandemic and associated restrictions on body image, disordered eating (DE), disorder outcomes. Methods After registration PROSPERO, a search was conducted for papers published between December 1, 2019 August 2021, using databases PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, CINAHL Plus, AMED, MEDLINE, ERIC, EMBASE, Wiley, ProQuest (dissertations theses). Results Data from 75 qualitative, quantitative, mixed‐methods studies were synthesized convergent integrated approach presented narratively within four themes: (1) disruptions due to pandemic; (2) variability in improvement or exacerbation symptoms; (3) factors with image DE outcomes; (4) unique challenges marginalized underrepresented groups. Disruptions included social functional restrictions. Although most reported worsening concerns, some participants also symptom no change as result pandemic. Factors worse outcomes psychological, individual, social, disorder‐related variables. Individuals identifying LGBTQ+ concerns during COVID‐19. Discussion There is large individuals' responses limited research exploring effect DE, longitudinal experimental study designs. In addition, further required investigate among minoritized, racialized, underrepresented, otherwise participants. Based findings this review, we make recommendations individuals, researchers, clinicians, public health messaging. Public Significance highlights widespread negative impacts that have had It identifies considerable variations both said other professionals should be mindful if are ensure vulnerable people get tailored support they require.

Language: Английский

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The Association between Physical Activity, Self-Compassion, and Mental Well-Being after COVID-19: In the Exercise and Self-Esteem Model Revised with Self-Compassion (EXSEM-SC) Perspective

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 233 - 233

Published: Jan. 12, 2023

During the great life-altering challenges brought by Coronavirus 2019, school closures and lack of access to exercise social interactions may have increased students’ negative emotions. The current research acts as a follow-up study development EXSEM-SC, using Repeated Measures Panel Analysis Framework (RMPAF) examine stability model in revealing relationship between physical activity, self-compassion, mental well-being among Hong Kong adolescents. It is also aimed at examining changes adolescents between, before, after peak COVID-19 EXSEM-SC Model. RMPAF has involved 572 (60% Female, Mage = 13.63, SD =1.31) secondary students. Furthermore, abductive qualitative approach, total 25 (Mage 14.84, 1.40) students were in-depth interviews further investigate relationships within EXSEM-SC. quantitative results showed that activity self-compassion could be demonstrated with satisfactory goodness-of-fit index SEMs, well satisfying construct consistency. Moreover, it no significant differences level during COVID-19. two new categories variables, which are personality traits injuries experiences. With adolescents, expected intervention, based on model, aim easing adolescent’s health issues. In addition, terms generating long-term impact students, self-compassionate intervention should promoted schools. However, properties outcomes future investigation.

Language: Английский

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Retrospectively reported changes in disordered eating during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-country exploration of the role of media exposure and higher levels of disordered eating

International Journal of Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Socio-cultural power of social media on orthorexia nervosa: An empirical investigation on the mediating role of thin-ideal and muscular internalization, appearance comparison, and body dissatisfaction

Appetite, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 185, P. 106522 - 106522

Published: March 8, 2023

As social media continues to penetrate users' daily lives, concerns about its negative impact on body image issues and eating disorders are becoming focuses of research. It remains unclear whether should be held responsible for promoting orthorexia nervosa-a problematic extreme fixation healthy eating. The present study draws socio-cultural theory tests a media-based model in the context nervosa enhance knowledge media's influence orthorectic tendencies. was tested using structural equation modeling based responses from German-speaking sample (n = 647). results indicate that involvement with health fitness accounts is associated higher Thin-ideal muscular internalizations mediated this relationship. Interestingly, dissatisfaction appearance comparison were not mediators, which can attributed characteristics nervosa. Higher also related comparisons. highlight powerful relevance models investigating mechanisms underlying influence.

Language: Английский

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The relationship among positive body image, body esteem, and eating attitude in Iranian population

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Feb. 16, 2024

Background and aim The correlation between eating attitudes, positive body image, esteem is a pivotal area of research that has garnered substantial attention in recent years, given its implications for both mental physical well-being. objective this study was to examine the interplay esteem, attitudes within an Iranian population. Materials methods This employed cross-sectional design conducted year 2022. A convenience sample 752 participants residing Tehran, Iran, included study. data collection tools were comprised demographic registration form, Adolescence/Adults Scale (PBIAS), Eating Attitudes Test (EAT), Body Esteem (BES) as measurement instruments. Results Mean age 26.36 (SD = 8.49). Significant relationships found among image ( B − 0.095, β −0.150, p < 0.001), 0.175, 0.149, 0.001) with attitudes. Conclusion These findings suggest individuals high may have healthier while those negative low be more likely unhealthy

Language: Английский

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Mindful monitoring and accepting the body in physical activity mediates the associations between physical activity and positive body image in a sample of young physically active adults

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: April 5, 2024

Introduction The study aimed to extend research on the possible mechanisms that explain associations between physical activity (PA), mindfulness during PA and positive body image. In present study, we tested mediating role of state in association trait appreciation. We also explored moderating roles sex mass index (BMI) these associations. Methods total, 759 students participated but after applying inclusion criteria 539 questionnaires were approved for analysis, with a mean age 23.3 ± 7.2 years (49.7% women). Study participants completed online survey, which included sociodemographic details, data, State Mindfulness Scale Physical Activity 2 (SMS-PA-2) Body Appreciation (BAS-2). Results Monitoring accepting exercise mediated BMI moderated appreciation: heavier individuals > 24.99 kg/m , appreciation higher ( B = 0.53, p < 0.001) compared those whose weight was normal range 0.21, 0.001). Conclusion Strengthening promoting mindful acceptance might enhance image, especially BMI.

Language: Английский

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Media pressure and body satisfaction in transgender and gender diverse adolescents: A cross-sectional mediation analysis

International Journal of Transgender Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

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PERCEPÇÃO SOBRE CUIDADO DE SAÚDE E DE BELEZA EM PERÍODO DE ISOLAMENTO SOCIAL DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 NO BRASIL

Revista Contemporânea, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. e7913 - e7913

Published: April 14, 2025

Este estudo visou analisar o impacto que as mudanças sociais decorrentes da adoção de medidas sanitárias contenção COVID-19 no Brasil tiveram sobre comportamento e a percepção população brasileira se refere à busca por serviços, produtos, técnicas modificação cirúrgica aprimoramentos estéticos forma geral. Trata-se uma pesquisa natureza quali-quantitativa descritiva. A foi realizada na um questionário via internet. Participaram 163 voluntários, dos quais 80,4% (n=131) eram do sexo feminino, 36,1% (n=30) afirmaram falta serviços beleza afetou negativamente sua autoestima grande maioria público, 62% (n=101) relatou não exercitar em casa período isolamento. Fatores socioeconômicos, históricos culturais foram cruciais determinação perfil demográfico entrevistados. Paralelamente, mudança drástica estilo vida causada pelo isolamento social, associação com maior tempo exposição às redes sociais, é apontada como possíveis causas padrões respostas apresentados. O advento pandemia resultou impactos negativos autoestima, autocuidado, higiene participantes. De maneira similar, mostrou necessidade elaboração saúde pública para minimizar mental decorrência período, assim nível prevenção caso futuras situações similares.

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