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Impact of COVID-19 on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and general health status in adults and older adults: a retrospective observational study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT The present study aimed to compare physical activity, sedentary behavior, and general health status pre-diagnosis and post-recovery in individuals diagnosed with COVID-19; to assess the influence of COVID-19 signals, symptoms, and clinical outcomes on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and general health status in adults and older adults. A total of 509 individuals (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with COVID-19 between March 2020 and February 2021 in Ribeirão Preto/SP were evaluated. The short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity and sedentary behavior, and the “profile of people diagnosed with COVID-19” questionnaire was used to self-report general health status. Data were collected via telephone regarding the week before the COVID-19 diagnosis (pre-diagnosis) and during the interview (post-recovery). There was a significant reduction in physical activity in adults and older adults (p < .001) post-recovery. Sedentary behavior increased in adults (p = .021). General health status worsened in both adults and older adults (p < .001). Symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, and muscle pain affected physical activity; respiratory difficulty and the need for oxygen support negatively influenced sedentary behavior. Sore throat, fatigue/tiredness, and muscle pain affected general health status in adults and older adults. COVID-19 signals and symptoms negatively influenced physical activity, sedentary behavior, and general health status.

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Authors: Oliveira,Alcivandro de Sousa, Gomide,Euripedes Barsanulfo Gonçalves, Mazzonetto,Lisa Fernanda, Marchiori,Gianna Fiori, Cordeiro,Jéssica Fernanda Corrêa, Tasinafo-Júnior,Márcio Fernando, Silva,Leonardo Santos Lopes da, Abdalla,Pedro Pugliesi, Venturini,Ana Cláudia Rossini, Moraes,Camila de, Mota,Jorge, Machado,Dalmo Roberto Lopes, Santos,André Pereira dos

Institutions: Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Universidade do Porto

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior

Award: G29316538

OpenAlex ID: W7112616985

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