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This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on healthy habits in a sample made up of Chilean international elite female handball players. Participants filled in an online survey regarding their physical activity levels, eating attitudes, sleep quality and psychological well-being, twice. The survey was sent within four weeks after mobility restrictions were imposed in Chile, and 16 weeks later, just after the easing of those restrictions began. A total of 18 female handball players who were competing in senior, junior or juvenile categories were analyzed. The obtained data indicated that physical activity levels decreased significantly, as well as psychological well-being. No significant changes were observed in the eating attitudes and sleep quality, although a significant reduction of sleep problems was detected. Sociodemographic and sport-related characteristics did not seem to produce a differential effect on the variables assessed. © 2023, Federacion Extremena de Balonmano, University of Extremadura. All rights reserved.
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BACKGROUND: Multisystemic inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a novel disease that is associated with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). MIS-C usually affects children older than 5 years of age and adolescents, with a median of 8-years and an interquartile range of 3 to 11 years. A multisystemic inflammatory disease has been described in neonates and named MIS-N (multisystemic inflammatory syndrome in Neonates). We report three cases of Mexican newborns with MIS-N presenting with multiorgan compromise and a positive anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG who developed Kawasaki disease (KD)-like cardiac features and discuss the current dilemma regarding diagnosis and treatment in these patients.
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This study aims to verify associated factors with trait and state anxiety in professional soccer teams during the COVID-19 epidemic. The sample was composed of 529 athletes, coaches, and professional soccer teams' physical trainers during the COVID-19 epidemic. From this amount, 214 were classified with trait-anxiety, and 315 were classified with state-anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). This study is an epidemiological and cross-sectional study. We applied an observational method, and we performed a remote measurement. The measurement was made via online questionnaires in male and female individuals working on soccer teams (soccer professionals or athletes) who could be affected by anxiety during social isolation in the COVID-19 epidemic. Each questionnaire was composed of sociodemographic questions, self-perceived performance, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Descriptive data are presented as percentage/absolute frequency. Factor analysis was used to reduce many variables into fewer factors of each anxiety group (state and trait) to verify which variables are associated with the COVID-19 pandemic anxiety state, p≤.05. Factor analysis of the trait anxiety group indicated a significant correlation (p≤ 0001). The trait anxiety group's components correlated 0.43 and 0.84, while the state anxiety demonstrated a correlation between 0.52 and 0.996. The present results highlight the importance of cognitive behavior therapy for professional soccer teams. Its core is cognitive restructuring using the ABC model (antecedents-behavior-consequences). Mental errors and maladaptive behaviors are identified and worked upon considering sociodemographic factors such as gender and schooling levels. © JPES.