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Gender differences in the impact on physical activity and lifestyle in Italy during the lockdown, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orlandi, Melissa; Rosselli, Martina; Pellegrino, Alessio; Boddi, Maria; Stefani, Laura; Toncelli, Loira; Modesti, Pietro Amedeo.
  • Orlandi M; Department of Clinical and Experimental School of Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Rosselli M; Department of Clinical and Experimental School of Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Pellegrino A; Department of Clinical and Experimental School of Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Boddi M; Department of Clinical and Experimental School of Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Stefani L; Department of Clinical and Experimental School of Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Toncelli L; Department of Clinical and Experimental School of Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
  • Modesti PA; Department of Clinical and Experimental School of Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy. Electronic address: pa.modesti@unifi.it.
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis ; 31(7): 2173-2180, 2021 06 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1279665
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BACKGROUND AND

AIMS:

Italy responded to the Covid-19 pandemic early by forcing the entire population into a 2-month domestic confinement. The aim of this study was to assess gender differences in the impact of lockdown on physical activity and lifestyle habits. METHODS AND

RESULTS:

A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted in April 2020 on a general population sample residing in Italy. Participants completed validated questionnaires. Gender differences were assessed using a multivariable adjusted logistic regression model using gender as independent and exposures as dependent variables. Metabolic equivalents-hour/week was used to evaluate physical activity. A total of 2218 participants (761 men and 1457 women) agreed to participate in the study and completed the questionnaire. The survey found that women compared to men showed 1) a lower level of physical activity before the institution of lockdown, 2) a lower tendency to reduce physical activity levels during the lockdown, when gender differences in compliance with guideline recommendations for physical activity disappeared, 3) and a worsening of sleep and stool passage; men experienced an increase in alcohol consumption.

CONCLUSIONS:

Women, who previously had a lower level of physical activity than men, showed a lower tendency to reduce it during lockdown, revealing greater resilience than men. However, the worsening in sleep, in stool passage, and a trend to weight increase revealed signs of psychological suffering after a protracted lockdown period.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Exercise / Mental Health / Healthy Lifestyle / Physical Distancing / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis Journal subject: Vascular Diseases / Cardiology / Nutritional Sciences / Metabolism Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.numecd.2021.03.011

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Exercise / Mental Health / Healthy Lifestyle / Physical Distancing / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis Journal subject: Vascular Diseases / Cardiology / Nutritional Sciences / Metabolism Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.numecd.2021.03.011