Non-pharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A review

Physics Reports, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 913, С. 1 - 52

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the movement behaviors of children and youth: A scoping review of evidence after the first year

Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 10(6), С. 675 - 689

Опубликована: Июль 6, 2021

The objective of this scoping review was to summarize systematically the available literature investigating relationships between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep) school-aged children (aged 5-11 years) youth 12-17 in first year COVID-19 outbreak.

Язык: Английский

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

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(21), С. 11440 - 11440

Опубликована: Окт. 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.

Язык: Английский

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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, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(4), С. 2250 - 2250

Опубликована: Фев. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Eating Behaviour Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(21), С. 11130 - 11130

Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2021

Eating behaviour is a complex construct that liable to be modified by external factors. Due the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many restrictive measures were carried out with aim reducing impact this disease. As result, lifestyles disrupted, which could affect eating behaviours. The systematic review longitudinal studies was assess changes in during COVID-19 pandemic establishing comparison behaviours before and after pandemic. This study followed PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42020203246), whereas quality studies, Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale (NOS) applied. Out set 826 23 included review. main findings provided information about shift towards behaviours, characterized an increased snack frequency preference for sweets ultra-processed food rather than fruits, vegetables, fresh food. Additionally, alcohol consumption found among different countries. Consequently, adherence healthy diets decreased. These are relevant future policies strategies nutrition cases alarming situations such as current

Язык: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sedentary Time and Behaviour in Children and Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(21), С. 11286 - 11286

Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2021

The aim of this meta-analysis was to quantify the change in sedentary time during COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on health outcomes general population. One thousand six hundred one articles published after 2019 were retrieved from five databases, which 64 40 included systematic review meta-analysis, respectively. Studies grouped according population: children (<18 years), adults (18-64 years) older (>65 years). Average calculated, with sub-analyses performed by country, behaviour type outcomes. Children most affected, increasing their 159.5 ± 142.6 min day-1, followed (+126.9 42.2 day-1) (+46.9 22.0 day-1). There no sex differences any age group. Screen only consistently measured accounted for 46.8% 57.2% total adults, Increases negatively correlated global mental health, depression, anxiety quality life, irrespective age. Whilst lockdown affected all groups, more than or highlighting population as a key intervention target. As lockdowns ease worldwide, strategies should be employed reduce spent sedentary. Trial registration: PROSPERO (CRD42020208909).

Язык: Английский

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Global Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMA Pediatrics, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 11, 2022

Importance

Numerous physical distancing measures were implemented to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 virus, which could have negatively affected child and adolescent activity levels.

Objectives

To conduct a systematic review meta-analysis literature that used validated document changes in during pandemic estimate whether differed between participant-level, contextual, methodological moderators.

Data Sources

PubMed, PsycInfo, SPORTDiscus, Web Science, Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE searched (from January 1, 2020, 2022). A total 1085 nonduplicate records retrieved.

Study Selection

Studies included if they reported (1) duration at any intensity for children or adolescents (age ≤18 years) comparing before using measurement tools (2) from general population samples, (3) peer-reviewed, (4) published English. Extraction Synthesis 126 articles underwent full-text review. Data analyzed random-effects meta-analysis, was conducted 2022.

Main Outcomes Measures

Change engagement COVID-19.

Results

Twenty-two studies including 46 independent samples 79 effect sizes 14 216 participants (median age, 10.5 years; range, 3-18 included. The percentage change daily −20% (90% CI, −34% −4%). Moderation analyses revealed larger higher-intensity activities (−32%; 90% −44% −16%), corresponding 17-minute reduction children’s moderate-to-vigorous also located higher latitudes (37%; −1% 89%) with longer assessments (25%; −0.5% 58%).

Conclusions Relevance

Children experienced measurable reductions pandemic. Findings underscore need provide bolstered access support resources related ensure good health social functioning among recovery efforts.

Язык: Английский

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Influence of COVID-19-Related Restrictions on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obese Czech Children

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(19), С. 11902 - 11902

Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2022

Apart from influencing the health of worldwide population, COVID-19 pandemic changed day-to-day life all, including children. A sedentary lifestyle along with transformation eating and sleep habits took place in child population. These changes created a highly obesogenic environment. Our aim was to evaluate current weight population identify real effects pandemic. Height data were collected by pediatricians pre-COVID-19 post-COVID-19 periods 3517 children (1759 boys 1758 girls) aged 4.71 17.33 years. We found significant rise z-score BMI between pediatric visits years 2019 2021 both sexes 7, 9, 11, 13 Especially alarming percentages (severely) obese at ages 9 11 years, which exceed even overweight boys. With use statistical modeling, we registered most dramatic increment around 12 age sexes. Based on our research Czech Republic, can confirm predictions that given beginning COVID-19-related restrictions worsened already present problem obesity excess

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sleep in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sleep Medicine, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 84, С. 259 - 267

Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of Changes in Child and Adolescent Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMA Pediatrics, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 176(12), С. 1188 - 1188

Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2022

To limit the spread of COVID-19, numerous restrictions were imposed on youths, including school closures, isolation requirements, social distancing, and cancelation extracurricular activities, which independently or collectively may have shifted screen time patterns.To estimate changes in duration, content, context children adolescents by comparing estimates taken before pandemic with those during to determine when for whom has increased most.Electronic databases searched between January 1, 2020, March 5, 2022, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials. A total 2474 nonduplicate records retrieved.Study inclusion criteria reported duration (minutes per day) pandemic; children, adolescents, young adults (≤18 years); longitudinal retrospective estimates; peer reviewed; published English.A 136 articles underwent full-text review. Data analyzed from April 6, May a random-effects meta-analysis.Change daily vs COVID-19 pandemic.The meta-analysis included 46 studies (146 effect sizes; 29 017 children; 57% male; mean [SD] age, 9 [4.1] years) revealed that, baseline prepandemic value 162 min/d (2.7 h/d), there was an increase 84 (1.4 representing 52% increase. Increases particularly marked individuals aged 12 18 years (k [number sample estimates] = 26; 110 min/d) device type (handheld devices [k 20; 44 min/d] personal computers 13; min/d]). Moderator analyses showed that increases possibly larger 36; 116 51; 65 studies. Mean observed samples examining both recreational alone 54; combining educational use 33; 68 min/d).The led considerable disruptions lives routines families, is likely associated levels time. Findings suggest interacting caregivers, practitioners should place critical focus promoting healthy habits, can include moderating use; choosing age-appropriate programs; device-free time, sleep, physical activity; encouraging screens as creative outlet means meaningfully connect others.

Язык: Английский

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