Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(21), P. 11440 - 11440

Published: Oct. 30, 2021

To counteract the COVIC-19 pandemic, many governments have introduced social distancing measures. While these restrictions helped contain virus, it had adverse effects on individuals’ mental and physical health—especially children. The aim of present study is to review evidence COVID-19 children’s activity their determinants. A scoping was conducted in databases PubMed, Web Science, SportDiscus, BISp-Surf. Inclusion criteria were empirical peer-reviewed studies, youth samples, investigation restrictions, investigating changes and/or determinants before during pandemic. Risk bias assessed using checklist by Downs Black. search resulted 1672 which 84 studies included analysis. results highlighted a decrease ranging between −10.8 min/day −91 min/day. If an increase detected, related unstructured outdoor activities. main pandemic age, gender, socioeconomic background, environment. imply that need consider negative restrictive measures act ensure high levels activity.

Language: Английский

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Youth physical activity and the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 29, P. 101959 - 101959

Published: Aug. 22, 2022

The purpose of the systematic review was to identify, evaluate, and synthesize evidence from available published literature examining impact coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on youth physical activity (PA). A conducted for years 2020-2021. Published articles were searched in eight databases. Inclusion criteria included: availability full-text, written English language, reported quantitative or qualitative results original secondary data PA COVID-19 related factors among (ages 5-17 years). standard quality assessment tool assessed risk bias included articles. search retrieved 2,899 with 51 ultimately meeting inclusion criteria. majority (65 %) investigated change before during pandemic. Most indicated an overall decrease levels differences observed sub-populations (e.g., age, sex gender), type, location. Findings suggest pandemic-related closures hindered participation due a high reliance school- sport-based PA. Programmatic strategies breaks, active curriculum, free online activities/lessons) should include aligning intervention measures geared towards evolving ongoing promotion based latest findings.

Language: Английский

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Habitability, Resilience, and Satisfaction in Mexican Homes to COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(13), P. 6993 - 6993

Published: June 30, 2021

Following the 2020 confinement due to COVID-19 pandemic, housing has become only safe place and this exposed inequity in habitability. This research on reality of confined households perception their homes Mexican republic is based a mixed participatory study, combining quantitative qualitative approaches. The online questionnaire consisted 58 questions approximation. part required provision an image workspace, with testimonies personal reflections. During lockdown, all participants saw increase overall energy consumption; more than half reported not being thermal comfort; third declared deficiencies noise insulation. Regarding telework/tele-study space, we found following categories: bedrooms, living/dining rooms, studies others. In addition, respondents had often adapted workspace for both individual shared use. general, were satisfied size houses but would like landscaped spaces or better views outside. Confinement made protective element against pandemic. consequences will have effect globally, so new architectural design paradigms need be rethought.

Language: Английский

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Physical activity and mental health in school-aged children: a prospective two-wave study during the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: Jan. 3, 2024

Abstract Background Because physical activity (PA) has many benefits for children’s and adolescents’ mental health, it been suggested that PA may be an effective strategy to physically mentally recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. This study tested reciprocal relationship between health during easing of restrictions. It was hypothesized pandemic would determine how much children adolescents re-engage in after Furthermore, engagement predict improvement Methods a prospective with two measurement occasions. Pretest data collection undertaken February 2022, shortly before German authorities eased lifted The follow-up (posttest) occurred six weeks later (April 2022). Both times, sample elementary grammar school students aged 6 18 years ( N = 170) reported their problems health-related quality life. Mental were assessed Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire life KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire. measured continuously period using smart electronic devices built-in pedometer. Results gradually increased restrictions p < .001). increase unrelated pretest except emotional symptoms .041). Participants higher showed sharper towards end period. hyperactivity decreased .004) well-being .004), perceived autonomy .001), environment .008) improved restrictions, yet participants’ predicted none these changes. Conclusions adverse effects containment on seem alleviate are allowed return schools. is likely due setting, which provides different opportunities formal informal rather than students’ health. School-related programs should part recovery .

Language: Английский

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Estimating the Impact of the Pandemic on Children's Physical Health: A Scoping Review

Journal of School Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 91(11), P. 936 - 947

Published: Sept. 7, 2021

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Children are expected to adhere the recommended physical activity (PA) dose of 60 minutes per day and minimize sedentary behaviors (SB) stray away from cardio‐metabolic disease risk. However, there is a lack review current evidence pointing negative health effects Covid‐19 lockdown, with its barriers facilitators for effective PA implementation in children aged 3 13. METHODS Two independent authors conducted an extensive search on five peer‐reviewed journal databases studies examining changes or SB potential during lockdown. RESULTS Of 1039 initially screened, only 14 were included. Ninety‐three percent cross‐sectional surveys. A 34% reduction was noted while SB, including screen time, increased by 82%. Our identified at four levels: individual, family, school, government policies. CONCLUSIONS moderate high lockdown linked obstacles political levels. Stakeholders should consider above when designing implementing interventions address low practices.

Language: Английский

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Perceived Academic Satisfaction of Fourth-Year Pre-Service Teachers

SAGE Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The present study aimed to determine the academic satisfaction of fourth-year pre-service teachers at Saint Louis University. It elaborates on different levels and factors regarding student’s performance. utilized a mixed-method design, questionnaire, an interview for data collection. Through sampling method, 72 4th-year Education Students enrolled University, Baguio City, first semester year 2022 2023 were respondents study. Specifically, School Teacher Liberal Arts (STELA) was involved in findings this have important implications teacher education programs. With use mixed researchers able two notable that ranked teachers. results imply majority satisfied with their experience. They teaching quality resources offered help them learn.

Language: Английский

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Associations between physical activity and health-related factors in childhood and adolescence during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review

Journal of Sports Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 24

Published: May 22, 2025

Today, there is clear evidence that the restrictions of COVID-19 pandemic influenced not only physical activity (PA) behaviour children and adolescents but also different health parameters. This study aimed at analysing relationship between PA in during pandemic. A systematic review accordance with PRISMA was conducted. In April 2022, studies were searched for nine electronic databases. Overall, 58 papers investigating more than 80,000 from 26 countries met full inclusion criteria. Studies examined associations psychological (n = 45), 13), social 12), general 1), health-related habits (i.e. sleep, nutrition, screen time; n 17). Most demonstrated strong relationships health. Mostly positive correlations emerged regarding relation as well associated other behaviours, time having an exceptional role indicates are largely even changed conditions Future needed focus on causality these by including longitudinal designs.

Language: Английский

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Parental Involvement and Stress in Children’s Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Study with Portuguese Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 440 - 440

Published: April 6, 2024

Parental involvement (PI) has particular relevance on children’s academic adjustment and general quality of life (QoL). QoL can be influenced by parental stress, specifically the stress suffered during COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, this study aimed to analyze differences pandemic period (before, after with no lockdown), comparing these constructs educational level provide predictors their life. Data collection was performed a non-probability convenience sampling procedure. It composed 129 parents, mainly women (71.8%), children aged between 6 12 years. The family’s sociodemographic characteristics were assessed, as well PI, QoL. comparison three times revealed an increase in QoL, but found PI. Based level, defined qualifications split into superior non-superior levels, it is possible conclude that engagement school activities parents’ meetings increased parents education levels decreased lower levels. This concluded despite difficult uncertain period, able maintain important aspects lives.

Language: Английский

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The Need for Health Education and Vaccination—Importance of Teacher Training and Family Involvement

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 110 - 110

Published: Jan. 6, 2022

The health emergency due to COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of vaccination and its impact on social welfare. Inequalities have surfaced that affect most vulnerable those millions children do not receive necessary vaccines. Health education becomes a fundamental resource for citizens access universal rights. One thousand people from 76 countries five continents participated in this research 2019-2020, health, education, economic sectors. A descriptive cross-sectional study with quantitative design was used. instrument used correctly validated questionnaire: VACUNASEDUCA. objectives were reflect adequacy teacher training their awareness proper use vaccines analyze knowledge parents about consequences vaccination. results demonstrate positive involvement family. favorable group is female, under 30 years, European continent, very high Human Development Index (HDI), sector. In conclusion, it noted that, within framework fourth industrial revolution, must be configured innovative approaches tools, making intervene context considering cultural characteristics promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

Language: Английский

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Physical activity and sleep changes among children during the COVID-19 pandemic

npj Digital Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(1)

Published: March 16, 2024

Abstract Daily routines, including in-person school and extracurricular activities, are important for maintaining healthy physical activity sleep habits in children. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily routines as activities closed to prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2. We aimed examine assess differences objectively measured levels patterns from wearable sensors children with obesity before, during, after a period closures associated the pandemic. compared average step count (using Mann–Whitney U Test) before during pandemic-associated by using data tracker wristbands (Garmin VivoFit 3 ). Data were collected 94 (aged 5–17) obesity, who enrolled randomized controlled trial testing community-based lifestyle intervention duration 12-months. During that due pandemic, experienced objectively-measured decreases activity, duration. From March 15, 2020 31, 2021, corresponding local closures, decreased 1655 steps. Sleep onset wake time delayed about an hour 45 min, respectively, while over 12 min pre-closure period. Step counts increased resumption activities. These findings provide objective evidence parents, clinicians, public health professionals on importance behaviors, particularly pre-existing obesity. Trial Registration: Clinical registration: NCT03339440

Language: Английский

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