BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 9, 2024

Abstract Background Due to the introduction of a number changes health care system and work nature medical staff, theCOVID-19 pandemic still pose public challenge. The objective study was characterize behaviours Polish professionally active physiotherapists during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods included 104 licensed in whom were assessed using an original questionnaire contained, among others, questions from Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), available via social media platforms. Results Among physiotherapists, 34% worked directly with patients 49% those who had survived COVID-19. There no statistically significant differences most rates physical activity undertaken by surveyed ( P > 0.05). Men more likely report taking up movement-related than women However, they spent time sitting or lying down on typical day average above-mentioned activities also higher male participants group increase proportion working over 40 h per week, 29% before 38% Statistically observed for products constituting basison which diet examined based < majority respondents reported problems falling asleep p related risk contracting COVID-19, as well concerns about loved ones common severe female subjects Conclusions During pandemic, some changed. Further studies are required assess whether physiotherapists’ returned baseline levels slightly improved compared initial results. Also, it is necessary introduce health-promoting initiatives that would focus support their positive provide special recommendations helping them maintain

Language: Английский