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Physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey with adults in Northern Brazil / Atividade física durante a pandemia de COVID-19: uma pesquisa com adultos do norte do Brasil
Marques, Marcelo; Gheller, Rodrigo; Henrique, Nayana; Menezes, Enaiane Cristina; Streit, Inês; Franchini, Emerson; Autran, Roseanne.
  • Marques, Marcelo; University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP. BR
  • Gheller, Rodrigo; Federal University of Santa Catarina. Florianópolis, SC. BR
  • Henrique, Nayana; University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP. BR
  • Menezes, Enaiane Cristina; Institute of Physical Education and Sport. Maceió, AL. BR
  • Streit, Inês; Federal University of Amazonas. Manaus, AM. BR
  • Franchini, Emerson; University of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP. BR
  • Autran, Roseanne; Federal University of Amazonas. Manaus, AM. BR
Rev. bras. ativ. fís. saúde ; 25: 1-8, set. 2020.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1141479
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of the social distancing recommendations during COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity behavior in adults living in the Northern Brazil region. A final sample of 654 adults (386 women) aged 33 ± 10 years old participated in this study. A questionnaire with 45 questions concerning sociodemographic characteristics, self-perception of health and characteristics of physical activity behavior before and after the recommendations of social distancing was applied in an online format. Comparisons between levels of physical activity be-fore and after pandemic were conducted applying a McNemar test. A binary logistic regression was applied to analyze the factors associated to being physically active during the pandemic. Analyzing the percentage levels of physical activity before and during social distancing, we observed an increase of physically inactive behavior (19% vs. 36.7%), as well as a decrease in active (32.6% vs. 18.6%) and very active (16.7% vs. 6.6%) behaviors, respectively. Among participants, 59.2% of them became sedentary during pandemic. Walking and running activities continued to be among the most practiced, although they showed a reduction during social distancing. Social distancing recommendations due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused a decrease in the overall levels of physical activity in adults living in the Amazonas State and specifically in the practice of individuals who were physically active and very physically active before pandemic
RESUMO
O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o impacto das recomendações de distanciamento social durante a pandemia COVID-19 sobre os níveis de prática de atividade física em adultos residentes na região Norte do Brasil. Uma amostra final de 654 adultos (386 mulheres) com idade de 33 ± 10 anos participou deste estudo. Foi aplicado, em formato online, um questionário com 45 questões sobre características sociodemográficas, autopercepção de saúde e características do comportamento de prática de atividade física antes e após as recomendações de distanciamento social. As comparações entre os níveis de atividade física antes e depois da pandemia foram realizadas aplicando um teste de McNemar. Uma regressão logística binária foi aplicada para analisar os fatores associados à atividade física durante a pandemia. Analisando os níveis percentuais de atividade física antes e durante o distanciamento social, observamos um aumento do comportamento fisicamente inativo (19% vs. 36,7%), bem como uma diminuição dos comportamentos ativo (32,6% vs. 18,6%) e muito ativo (16,7%) vs. 6,6%). Entre os participantes, 59,2% deles se tornaram sedentários durante a pandemia. As atividades de caminhada e corrida continuaram entre as mais praticadas, embora tenham apresentado redução durante o distanciamento social. As recomendações de distanciamento social devido à pandemia COVID-19 causaram diminuição nos níveis gerais de atividade física em adultos residentes no Estado do Amazonas e especificamente na prática de indivíduos que eram fisicamente ativos e muito ativos antes da pandemia
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Isolation / Demography / Betacoronavirus / Motor Activity Type of study: Practice guideline / Risk factors / Screening study Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ativ. fís. saúde Journal subject: Sports Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Amazonas/BR / Federal University of Santa Catarina/BR / Institute of Physical Education and Sport/BR / University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Isolation / Demography / Betacoronavirus / Motor Activity Type of study: Practice guideline / Risk factors / Screening study Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ativ. fís. saúde Journal subject: Sports Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Amazonas/BR / Federal University of Santa Catarina/BR / Institute of Physical Education and Sport/BR / University of São Paulo/BR