Associations between sedentary behavior and negative emotions in adolescents during home confinement: Mediating role of social support and sleep quality

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 23(1), P. 100337 - 100337

Published: Sept. 22, 2022

Prolonged periods of sedentary behaviour, for instance, engendered by home confinement in Shenzhen city, has led to negative mental health consequences, especially adolescents. Previous research suggests, general, that behavior can increase emotions. However, the specific mechanism driving relationship between and emotions is still relatively unclear. Social support sleep quality might partly explain effect on Thus, current study aimed examine associations emotions, investigate if social mediate such a relationship.During due COVID-19 Omicron variant outbreak, 1179 middle high school students were invited voluntarily complete an e-questionnaire, including 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), short form International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF), Support Rating (SSRS) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data from 1065 participants included analysis.We observed significant sex-related demografic-related differences emotional (e.g., anxiety, stress support) other outcome variables sitting duration PSQI score). Furthermore, behavior, support, associated with (p < .01), even after controlling sex, age, only-child case, body mass index, metabolic equivalent level. In addition, partially mediated association emotions.The findings suggest during city.

Language: Английский

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Changes in Diet, Physical Activity, Alcohol Consumption, and Tobacco Use in Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 60

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic changed various lifestyle habits worldwide due to the prevention measures implemented in each country, these changes may affect or benefit people's health. We aimed systematically review diet, physical activity (PA), alcohol consumption, and tobacco use during adults. Two databases: PubMed ScienceDirect, were used for this systematic review. research was limited open-access, peer-reviewed original articles published English, French, Spanish from January 2020 December 2022 investigated PA, before Excluded studies studies, intervention with a sample size of fewer than 30 participants, poor-quality articles. This followed PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42023406524), whereas assess quality we assessment tools developed by BSA Medical Sociology Group cross-sectional QATSO longitudinal studies. Thirty-two included. Some reported promote healthy lifestyles; 13 out 15 an increase diet consumption habits, 5 7 decrease 2 3 use. On other hand, unhealthy lifestyles: 9 15, respectively, 25 activity, sedentary behavior. During pandemic, there have been lifestyle; latter can Therefore, effective responses are needed mitigate consequences.

Language: Английский

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Job loss and job instability during the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk of depression and anxiety among Swedish employees

SSM - Population Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22, P. 101424 - 101424

Published: May 4, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic led to permanent and temporary job losses but the mental health consequences of different types employment transitions are not well-understood. In particular, knowledge is scarce concerning furloughs, which was a common protection strategy in many high- upper middle-income countries during this crisis. This study focuses on how instability loss influences depression anxiety context Sweden. A subset participants from Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey Health were contacted February 2021 again 2022. total 1558 individuals participated either or both waves worked before pandemic. We examined whether i) workplace downsizing, ii) furlough, iii) unemployment/job associated with over one-year period Logistic regression models cluster-robust standard errors estimated, adjusting for sociodemographic factors prior problems. Effect modification by sex problems also examined. comparison stable employment, being furloughed unrelated health, while experiencing downsizing an increased risk (adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) = 2.09, 95% Confidence interval (CI) 1.08-4.05). Job loss/unemployment (OR 1.91, CI 1.02-3.57) compared stably employed, estimate crossed unity when considering status. No effect found. found that anxiety, respectively, not. These findings thus suggest retention schemes form short-time work allowances, as implemented Sweden pandemic, may prevent among employees economic crises.

Language: Английский

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Sexual Health During COVID-19: A Scoping Review

Sexual Medicine Reviews, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. 714 - 753

Published: June 29, 2022

Language: Английский

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Going digital – a commentary on the terminology used at the intersection of physical activity and digital health

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: July 16, 2022

In recent years digital technologies have become a major means for providing health-related services and this trend was strongly reinforced by the current Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As it is well-known that regular physical activity has positive effects on individual mental health thus an important prerequisite healthy aging, are also increasingly used to promote unstructured structured forms of activity. However, in course development, several terms (e.g., Digital Health, Electronic Mobile Telehealth, Telemedicine, Telerehabilitation) been introduced refer application provide such as interventions. Unfortunately, above-mentioned often different ways, but relatively interchangeably. Given ambiguous terminology source difficulty scientific communication which can impede progress theoretical empirical research, article aims make reader aware subtle differences between relevant applied at intersection Health state-of-art definitions them.

Language: Английский

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Workplace health promotion to facilitate physical activity among office workers in Sweden

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: April 13, 2023

Office workers spend most of their working time being sedentary, contributing to a sedentary lifestyle that increases the risk developing disease and disability. A gradual decline in cardiorespiratory fitness among adults, along with increased rate non-communicable diseases across developed countries, makes workplace an important opportunity for promoting healthy behaviors. This study aimed investigate: how office companies Sweden organize provide health promotion services related physical activity; companies' vision providing promotion; potential facilitators barriers. Nine informants from eight participated study, both qualitative quantitative data were collected by semi-structured interviews. Informants selected through purposive sampling collaboration market, including own develop buildings, shared workspaces, interior design, sustainable solutions, or consult on issues sector. The framework method was used analyze flexible systematic way. results showed is implemented maintain employee health, productivity, branding. Also, significant number financial resources, organizational support space are devoted promotion. Convenience easy access storage facilities key facilitators. In conclusion, this highlights importance employees' engagement improving addressing work-life balance constraints hinder lifestyle. Removing barriers level may improve usage activity employees.

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with individual-level changes in BMI as a result of COVID-19 in the general- and migrant-origin populations in Finland

Global Health Promotion, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Aims There is limited information on changes in body mass index (BMI) due to the COVID-19 pandemic among persons of migrant origin. The aim present study was examine factors associated with BMI general- and migrant-origin populations Finland. Methods Longitudinal data explore individual-level self-reported ( N = 3313) were obtained from FinMonik Survey conducted 2018 MigCOVID 2020–2021. Data for general population reference group FinHealth 2017 Study 2017–2018 its follow-up 2020 2982). Logistic regression applied whether age, sex, education, economic activity, length residence Finland, language skills, smoking, alcohol usage, sleep, physical snacking, fruit vegetable consumption an increase or decrease BMI. A change defined as a 5% greater decrease. Results Twenty-seven per cent experienced BMI, while 14% had These results corresponded figures observed Finland (27% 14%). Persons origin who other than students employed faced odds at least (OR 1.71). In population, occurring women 1.61), those 1.68), increased their intake 1.64), snacking 1.40) decreased 1.85). Conclusions Most examined differently by group. differences must be considered when planning future public health promotion efforts, particularly during crisis situations.

Language: Английский

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The Covid-19 epidemic and Sports Consumption: Evidence from England, Hungary, and Nigeria

Physical Culture and Sport Studies and Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2025

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare and identify differences among the populations in Physical Activity engagement, leisure-related activities, sports consumption, sitting time at work, screen during Covid-19 (DuCov) period comparison with periods before (BeCov) after (AfCov), England, Hungary, Nigeria. A modified version IPAQ instrument validated questionnaire for consumption used collect data from respondents these three countries further categorized based on individual country, fans, gender, combination or comparisons between countries: reliability test conducted, a descriptive analysis non-parametric t-test were determine significance as well mean rankings. results show significant BeCov, DuCov, AfCov highlight extent through Although we found similarities especially people’s healthy lifestyle sedentary by increasing daily DuCov period. However, there also how consumed sport, engaging before, during, Generally, it can be concluded that pandemic has drastically reduced PA consumption. an improved situation is realized some

Language: Английский

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Recovery shape of physical activity after COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 501 - 512

Published: March 2, 2023

Since the shutdowns associated with coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, there has been limited discourse on physical activity (PA) recovery (i.e., ability of individuals to resume PA at pre-pandemic levels), including rate, speed recovery, which are able return quickly, who is left behind, and what causes those differences. This study aimed estimate level shape rate in Thailand. employed 2 rounds (2020 2021) Thailand's Surveillance Physical Activity dataset for analysis. Each round included over 6600 samples from aged 18 years or older. was assessed subjectively. Recovery calculated relative difference cumulative minutes MVPA different periods. The Thai population experienced a medium recession (−26.1%) moderate (37.44%). resembled an imperfect V shape, reflecting sharp decline followed by immediate upturn; still, recovered remained lower than levels. quickest found among older adults, whereas students, young residents Bangkok, unemployed, had negative attitude toward highest were slowest recover. adults largely determined preventive behaviors demonstrated groups within have higher awareness their health. effect mandatory containment measures temporary. However, slower some caused combination restrictive socioeconomic inequality, required more time effort overcome.

Language: Английский

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on functional capacity in a population of young athletes: should we expect long-time consequences?

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 63(7)

Published: March 16, 2023

From 2020, most countries all over the world have implemented strategies aimed at limiting contagion of COVID-19. The pandemic caused a reduction in physical activity (PA) and sports levels. aim present study was to analyze quantify related impact imposed PA restrictions on functional capacity young athletes.This observational cohort evaluated annually exercise sample athletes (N.=344) referred for pre-participation screening our Sports Exercise Medicine Division (2017-2021). Standardized maximal testing performed treadmill linear mixed models analyzed metabolic equivalent tasks (METs) time as dependent variables.METs showed year 2020 subsequent increase 2021, with males revealing faster recovery capacity. Athletes who maintained >250 annual training hours were less affected by pandemic.These data suggest significant forced inactivity apparently healthy athletes. COVID-19-related experience should lead avoid negative effects long-term consequences containment measures.

Language: Английский

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