Comparison of the level of physical activity after the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with limited physical activity (PA) of most the world’s population. This cross-sectional prospective study aimed to assess levels PA university students in Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia after using International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Methods A total 2635 completed questionnaires regarding their IPAQ-SF between September December 2022. Results measured by metabolic equivalent task (MET) scores, varied three countries: median MET-minutes/week score 4459.9; 3838.8 Poland 3567.1. results post hoc analysis revealed there were significant differences values ( p < 0.035) as well 0.037). energetic expenditure during walking that from had higher MET-min/weeks (Czech 2284.1; Slovak 2467.1) compared Polish (1536.1) peers 0.001). cohort presented significantly body mass index (BMI) 0.001) than groups (BMI Czech: 22.3; 22.8; 23.8). Conclusions Significant Republic, identified. showed highest a MET score, lowest. Compared available pre-COVID studies it seems level observed cohorts has not returned remain less active.

Язык: Английский

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Association between behavioral and sociodemographic factors and high subjective health among adolescents: a nationwide representative study in South Korea

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

The need to understand subjective health has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, given its substantial impact on lifestyle habits and perceptions. Thus, this study aimed investigate trends association of with demographic behavioral factors, primarily focusing change when pandemic emerged. This used data from Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey, comprising 1,190,468 adolescents aged 12–18 years (female, 48.49%). We investigated factors 2006 2023. A weighted linear regression joinpoint were conducted evaluate trend in adolescent health, while logistic was assess associated factors. stratification analysis performed for subgroups determine variations across different groups. prevalence reporting high throughout before pandemic; however, exhibited a decreasing pandemic. Regarding female sex (ratio odds ratio [ROR], 0.85 [95% CI, 0.83–0.87]), low-income households (ROR, 0.67 0.64–0.69]), low academic achievement 0.83 0.81–0.85]) less likelihood health. Healthier breakfast consumption, 1.13 1.10–1.16]; sufficient fruit intake, 1.12 1.09–1.15]; physical activity, 2.02 1.95–2.09]) higher disparities To address observed decline among targeted interventions at promoting healthy behaviors particularly vulnerable demographics are crucial.

Язык: Английский

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Unexpected effects of pandemic-related changes on mental health: Evidence from a nationwide survey in South Korea

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(1), С. e0317493 - e0317493

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025

Background Substantial evidence indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected population mental health globally. However, most studies assumed a linear relationship where only negative pandemic-induced changes led to worse outcomes, overlooking complex between COVID-19-related and health. This study examined how various types magnitudes of pandemic-related relate depression suicidal thoughts in large, nationwide adult sample. Methods We analyzed data from 2021 Korean Community Health Survey, cross-sectional survey 229,213 adults. The association outcomes three changes: daily life impact (scored 0–100), economic activities (employment income changes), behaviors (physical activity, instant food consumption, alcohol smoking). Complex sample multiple logistic regression analysis was used assess these associations, adjusting for sociodemographic factors. Results showed non-linear patterns. Compared those reporting moderate changes, individuals either no change (depression: aOR 1.253, 95% CI 1.135–1.384; thoughts: 1.355, 1.236–1.486) or complete disruption 1.895, 1.667–2.155; 1.788, 1.558–2.052) higher risks poor Unexpectedly, positive such as improved working conditions (suicidal 1.419, 1.200–1.677) increased 1.304, 1.139–1.493; 1.244, 1.079–1.435) were also associated with adverse outcomes. Conclusions reveals both minimal substantial life, well behaviors, during pandemic. These findings suggest need comprehensive interventions consider crisis situations.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the trends of care-seeking behavior for ocular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Март 6, 2025

We aimed to assess the clinical and epidemiological impacts of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on number ophthalmology outpatient department (oOPD) visits. PubMed EMBASE were searched for literature published between January 1, 2020, December 5, 2022. The extracted data pooled using a random-effects model. primary outcome was oOPD Of 335 screened articles, 21 16 included in qualitative quantitative syntheses, respectively. Among studies meta-analysis, 7 involving 4,204,209 individuals reported visits during pandemic. Compared with pre-pandemic visits, numbers declined 58.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.378-0.784) 29.8% CI 0.130-0.465) lockdown, proportions female patient decreased from 50.9 47.8% 48.3 42.3% adult increased 86.3 89.6% 90.6 80.1% decrease may have caused delays diagnosis treatment, potentially exacerbating existing ocular diseases.

Язык: Английский

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Longitudinal relationships between daily activities, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidality during the COVID-19 pandemic: a three-wave cross-lagged study

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 11, 2025

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant unprecedented changes in lives. In particular, core daily activities, such as sleep, diet, physical activity, education, and social activities have significantly changed. Restrictions on are associated with the deterioration of mental health. However, few studies comprehensively explored relationship between health during pandemic, longitudinal these relationships lacking. Therefore, this study examined dynamic interaction pandemic. Methods An online survey was conducted 586 adults (age: M = 46.80, SD 12.515) three waves: September 2020, December April 2021. Depressive symptoms, anxiety, suicidality were assessed using Mental Health Screening Tool. Daily Core Life Activities Inventory. Autoregressive cross-lagged effects investigated a panel analysis. Results Reduced contributed to increased depression, suicidality, which, turn, resulted further decreases subsequent waves. These autoregressive reciprocal persisted for 7 months Among sleep quality, had depression. Moreover, only showed anxiety suicidality. Conclusion findings highlight complex provide valuable insights targeted therapeutic strategies. Implementing timely effective interventions maintain enhance key particularly engagement, is crucial alleviating negative mood symptoms. Clinical support promotion essential necessary improve outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Mapping cognition across lab and daily life using Experience-Sampling

Consciousness and Cognition, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 131, С. 103853 - 103853

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025

The goal of psychological research is to understand behaviour in daily life. Although lab studies provide the control necessary identify cognitive mechanisms behind behaviour, how these controlled situations generalise activities life remains unclear. Experience-sampling provides useful descriptions cognition and real world current study examined thought patterns generated by multidimensional experience-sampling (mDES) across both contexts. We combined data from five published generate a common 'thought-space' using This space represented an unbiased manner grouped tasks with similar features (e.g., working was memory lab). Our establishes mDES can map within space, allowing for more ecologically valid behaviour.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19-related deaths: a 2-year inter-wave comparison of mortality data from Germany

Infection, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 51(4), С. 1147 - 1152

Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2023

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19-Related Stressors and Psychophysical Health Conditions among Italian University Students: A Post Pandemic Insight

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(7), С. 752 - 752

Опубликована: Март 29, 2024

The COVID-19 medical emergency has ended worldwide, yet the psychological impact of these years unprecedented changes on students' lives still needs to be deepened. This study aims assess and compare COVID-19-related stressors (relationships academic life; isolation; fear contagion) psychophysical symptoms reported by 637 university students at three times, i.e., April 2020 (n = 197), 2021 200), 2022 240). within each time was also tested. In 2022, perceived isolation contagion decreased from peak registered in 2021, but stress related relationships life remained high. An ongoing increase found. More than 50% clinical levels sleep disorders, depression, psychoticism, interpersonal sensitivity. perceiving were risk for anxiety, somatization, disorders. Students obsessive-compulsive symptoms, psychoticism. findings emphasized long-lasting effects health. Interventions must aim supporting dealing with complex post-pandemic adjustment process.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 mandatory lockdown on maternal gestational weight gain and neonatal macrosomia rate at an academic medical center in Israel

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 36(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2023

In an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), governments restricted outdoor activities and imposed lockdown quarantine. This change in lifestyle probably affected individuals' eating habits physical activity.To examine effect due COVID-19 pandemic on maternal antenatal weight gain, neonatal macrosomia, other outcomes women delivering at academic medical center Israel.A retrospective, two-period cohort study conducted a university teaching Afula, Israel. The period was between April September 2020. signifies worsening situations, during which citizens experienced strict prolonged measures. parallel unexposed (control period) 2019. Singleton pregnancies delivered >24 weeks were eligible. Primary outcome incidence macrosomia. Secondary included gestational body mass index (BMI) delivery, rates diabetes mellitus (GDM), mode postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), reflecting birth condition delivery.A total 4,765 included, 2,442 group 2,323 control group. macrosomia significantly higher 2020 (6.2%) than (4.9%), (p = .048; OR: 1.29; 95% CI: 1.002- 1.65). Women gained more (median 1 kg more), weighed delivery kg), had BMI compared with those < .01). GDM 9.5% 8.5% groups respectively .26; 1.12; 0.92-1.37). Greater percentage did not perform glucose challenge test (9.9%) (7.5%) .003, 1.36; 1.11-1.67). any hypertension related pregnancy (5.8% vs 4.4% respectively, .042; 1.32; 1.02-1.71). proportion who smoked also (5.1% 3.7%, p .02; 1.40; 1.06-1.86). Delivery differ, while PPH (5.6% 3.4%, .001; 1.65; 1.25-2.19). Neonatal comparable.COVID-19-related associated increased rate macrosomic infants. indirect is poorer metabolic health status. Long-term consequences should be further examined.

Язык: Английский

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Cardiovascular risk and the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective observational study in a population of healthcare professionals

Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 33(7), С. 1415 - 1419

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2023

Язык: Английский

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