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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Global Matrix 4.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Adolescents: Results and Analyses From 57 Countries

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(11), P. 700 - 728

Published: Oct. 24, 2022

The Global Matrix 4.0 on physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents was developed to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the global variation in children's adolescents' (5-17 y) PA, related measures, key sources influence. objectives this article were (1) summarize findings from Report Cards, (2) compare indicators across countries, (3) explore trends Human Development Index geo-cultural regions.A total 57 Card teams followed harmonized process grade 10 common PA indicators. An online survey conducted collect Leaders' top 3 priorities each indicator their opinions how COVID-19 pandemic impacted child adolescent country.Overall Physical Activity with lowest average (D), while School Community Environment highest (C+). overview situation terms surveillance prevalence is provided all indicators, by examples support development strategies policies internationally.The represents largest compilation date. While data informing grades countries observed, initiative highlighted low levels globally. Measures contain pandemic, local/international conflicts, climate change, economic change threaten worsen situation.

Language: Английский

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Behaviour in public open spaces: A systematic review of studies with quantitative research methods

Building and Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 223, P. 109444 - 109444

Published: Aug. 5, 2022

Language: Английский

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Accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time among children and their parents in the UK before and after COVID-19 lockdowns: a natural experiment

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: May 16, 2022

Abstract Background Restrictions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic reduced physical activity provision for both children and their parents. Recent studies have reported decreases in levels during lockdown restrictions, but these were largely reliant on self-report methods, with data collected via unrepresentative surveys. The post-pandemic impacts children’s remain unknown. A key question is how active become once restrictions are lifted. Methods Active-6 a repeated cross-sectional natural experiment. Accelerometer from 1296 aged 10–11 parents 50 schools Greater Bristol area, UK March 2017-May 2018 (pre-COVID-19 comparator group), compared 393 23 of same schools, May-December 2021. Mean minutes accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) derived weekdays weekend pre- post-lockdown linear multilevel models. Results After adjusting seasonality, accelerometer wear time child/parent demographics, mean weekday MVPA 7.7 min (95% CI: 3.5 11.9) 6.9 0.9 12.9) lower 2021 than 2018, respectively, while sedentary was higher by 25.4 15.8 35.0) 14.0 1.5 26.5). There no evidence that differences varied child gender or household education. significant difference parents’ time, either weekends. Conclusions Children’s 7–8 min/day lifted before all groups, Previous research has shown there an undesirable age-related decline activity. 8-min here would be broadly comparable previously been expected occur over three-year period. Parents’ similar pre-pandemic levels. Our results suggest despite easing not returned urgent need understand why changes occurred long they maintained.

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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Association Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and Early Childhood Development

JAMA Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 177(9), P. 930 - 930

Published: July 10, 2023

Although a growing number of studies have reported negative associations the COVID-19 pandemic with academic performance among school-aged children, less is known about pandemic's association early childhood development.To examine between and development.In this cohort study conducted in all accredited nursery centers Japanese municipality, baseline surveys children aged 1 3 years (1000 922, respectively) were 2017 2019, participants followed up for 2 years.Children's development was compared at age or 5 cohorts that exposed to during follow-up not.Children's developmental measured by teachers using Kinder Infant Development Scale (KIDS). Data analyzed December 8, 2022, May 6, 2023.A total 447 (201 girls [45.0%] 246 boys [55.0%]) year years, 440 (200 [45.5%] 240 [54.5%]) years. During follow-up, 4.39 months behind not (coefficient, -4.39; 95% credible interval, -7.66 -1.27). Such observed 1.32; -0.44 3.01). Variations greater than before regardless age. Additionally, quality care positively associated 2.01; 0.58-3.44), while parental depression appeared amplify delayed (coefficient interaction, -2.62; -4.80 -0.49; P = .009).The findings showed an exposure widened It important identify delays provide them support learning, socialization, physical mental health, family support.

Language: Английский

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Short and medium-term effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns on child and parent accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary time: a natural experiment

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: April 27, 2023

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in marked impacts on children’s physical activity, with large reductions moderate-to-vigorous activity (MVPA) reported during lockdowns. Previous evidence showed levels were lower and sedentary time higher immediately post-COVID lockdown, while there was little change parental activity. We need to know if these patterns persist. Methods Active-6 is a natural experiment using repeated cross-sectional data conducted two waves. Accelerometer collected 393 children aged 10–11 their parents from 23 schools Wave 1 (June 2021-December 2021), 436 27 2 (January 2022-July 2022). These compared pre-COVID-19 comparator group (March 2017-May 2018) of 1,296 the same schools. Mean minutes accelerometer-measured MVPA derived for week- weekend-days across waves via linear multilevel models. also analysed date collection as series, explore temporal generalised additive mixed Results There no difference mean (weekdays: -2.3 min; 95% CI: -5.9, 1.3 weekends: 0.6 -3.5, 4.6) when data. Sedentary remained than pre-pandemic by 13.2 min (95% CI:5.3, 21.1) weekdays. Differences changed over time, decreasing winter, coinciding outbreaks, only returning towards May/June 2022. Parents’ weekday similar levels, 7.7 1.4, 14.0) weekends. Conclusion After an initial drop, returned July 2022, higher. higher, especially at recovery precarious potentially susceptible future outbreaks or changes provision, so robust measures protect against disruptions are needed. Furthermore, many still inactive, 41% meeting UK guidelines, increase

Language: Английский

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Bridging the relationship between physical exercise and mental health in adolescents based on network analysis

PsyCh Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 835 - 848

Published: April 16, 2024

Abstract Although physical exercise has been recommended as a useful means of enhancing the mental health adolescents, exact mechanisms through which plays role are unclear. Both and complex concepts with multiple facets, traditional methods may constrain manifestations their mapping relationships. This research aimed to find bridging connections between health. Mental behaviors were assessed using Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL‐90) Adolescent Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ‐A) in 9072 Chinese respectively. Network analysis was utilized construct health‐physical network analyze relationships individual symptoms. Core nodes identified based on expected influence (EI) bridge (BEI). Gender differences also examined. The results revealed specific distinct pathways (e.g., winter sports–obsessive‐compulsive symptoms, sports–phobia). For both males females, anxiety, depression, interpersonal sensitivity, ball sports, evening activity most central symptoms/behaviors, reflecting relative significance respective associations. highest BEI obsessive‐compulsive symptoms education, showing negative associations other community. Furthermore, male group, somatization sports stood out positive nodes. Conversely, female sensitivity games These findings illuminate linking health, supporting implementation more elaborate way.

Language: Английский

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Physical Activity Types Among School-Aged Children During COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Life, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 91 - 91

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may have had long-lasting detrimental effects on children’s physical health. Previous studies shown that participation in activity (PA) declined during the pandemic. This study examined effect of PA type selection and influence gender, number siblings, residence type, caregiver education level PA. Methods: Parents Saudi children (ages 6–9 years) were recruited through convenience sampling completed an online survey between July August 2020. parent-reported included demographics types across three time periods (pre-, during, post-lockdown). Chi-squared tests logistic regression with pairwise comparisons used to analyze differences. Results: reported (n = 361, mean age 7.7 ± 1.1 selected different pre-COVID-19 more often than lockdown, such as swimming (16.9% vs. 12.8%), high-intensity jumping (9.8% 6.6%), cycling (12.8% 9.6%), football (14.3% 6.1%), running (9.3% 5.5%), virtual gaming exercise (5% 3.2%), playground (11.3% 5.8%) (p < 0.05). Additionally, was be influenced by gender girls being 55% likely physically active compared boys, participants living houses without private yards less those who lived yards. Conclusions: Children’s (boy girl) (with yards) affected their lockdown. These findings suggest effort should directed toward understanding house types.

Language: Английский

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A Latent Profile Analysis of Psychological Functioning During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: Adolescents' Perceived Social Support and Lifestyle Behaviours

International Journal of Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 60(2)

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

ABSTRACT Research highlights notable concerns about adolescents' psychological functioning during the COVID‐19 pandemic, pointing to its association with overall adjustment. Identifying adolescent profiles based on distress risk levels is crucial for developing effective support strategies. This study, conducted N = 579 adolescents ( M age 15.97, SD 1.52), employed a person‐centred approach, using latent profile analysis (LPA) identify distinct pandemic. Three emerged, including low‐risk , mild‐risk and high‐risk subgroups, characterised by varying configurations of functioning. The subgroup (19.5% participants) exhibited elevated mental health problems, loneliness, fear COVID‐19, stress, negative affect, alongside lower positivity positive affect. (46.8%) demonstrated intermediate scores in study variables, while (33.7%) showed most Differences perceived social lifestyle behaviours were explored among these subgroups. Results that reported greater sleep smartphone addiction, daytime spent smartphones than other underscores importance considering related emergencies tailoring interventions diverse profiles.

Language: Английский

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