Physical Activity among Adults Residing in 11 Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

Ding, Kele and Yang, Jingzhen and Chin, Ming-Kai and Sullivan, Lindsay and Durstin.J., Larry and Violant-Holz, Veronica and Demirhan, Giyasettin and Oliveira.R.C, Nara and Popeska, Biljana and Kuan, Garry and Khan, Waheeda and Dai, Jianhui and Xu, Xia and Mladenova, Zornitza and Balasekaran, Govindasamy and Smith, Gary. A (2021) Physical Activity among Adults Residing in 11 Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (7056). pp. 1-16.

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Abstract

During the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, physical activity (PA) behaviors were altered worldwide due to public health measures such as “lockdown.” This study described PA among adults residing in 11 countries during COVID-19 lockdown and examined factors associated with PA engagement. We conducted a cross-sectional anonymous survey among adults (≥18 years old) in 11 countries (Brazil, Bulgaria, China, India, Ireland, Malaysia, North Macedonia, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, United States). Of 11,775 participants, 63.7% were female and 52.8% were 18–34 years old. More than 40% of participants were insufficiently active (43.9%) and reported a decrease in their PA during lockdown (44.8%). Statistically significant differences were observed in (1) proportions of participants being insufficiently active, (2) level of PA, and (3) decrease in PA across the 11 countries. More stringent governmental policy responses were associated with greater likelihood of being insufficiently active during lockdown (adjusted odds ratio = 1.22, 95% confidence interval = 1.03, 1.45). Higher depression or anxiety scores were associated with greater likelihood of decreased level of PA during lockdown. We found substantial reductions in PA levels during COVID-19 lockdown across countries. Country-specific PA promotion interventions are needed during this and similar global emergencies.

Item Type:	Article
Impact Factor Value:	3.390
Subjects:	Social Sciences > Educational sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Educational Science
Depositing User:	Biljana Popeska
Date Deposited:	06 Sep 2021 09:53
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2021 09:53
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/28412

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