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The Evaluation of Physical Activity Habits in North Italian People before and during COVID-19 Quarantine: A Pilot Study.
Mauro, Mario; Grigoletto, Alessia; Zambon, Maria Cristina; Bettocchi, Marzia; Pegreffi, Francesco; Fimognari, Carmela; Bragonzoni, Laura; Maietta Latessa, Pasqualino; Toselli, Stefania.
  • Mauro M; Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy.
  • Grigoletto A; Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy.
  • Zambon MC; Welfare Area and Promotion of Community Wellness, Bologna Municipality, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
  • Bettocchi M; Welfare Area and Promotion of Community Wellness, Bologna Municipality, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
  • Pegreffi F; Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy.
  • Fimognari C; Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy.
  • Bragonzoni L; Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy.
  • Maietta Latessa P; Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy.
  • Toselli S; Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(3)2022 Jan 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1667164
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 caused a global pandemic state. Many governments enforced quarantines which had several negative effects on peoples' health. The present study aimed to investigate the social restriction effects on the physical activity (PA) habits of north Italian people and understand whether PA was a healthy support during lockdown. Moreover, it analysed some possible strategies which could promote an active lifestyle when the pandemic ends. A new questionnaire was proposed (Cronbach's alpha = 0.816), and 309 surveys were collected in people from two Italian regions (53.72% from Emilia-Romagna and 46.28% from Veneto; 62.46% were female and 37.54% were male; and the age range was 46.67 ± 15.45 years). The number of younger people (≤25 years) who practiced PA increased during lockdown (p < 0.01); in addition, they were more active than people who were 26-35 years old (p < 0.001). The training frequency before COVID-19 was higher in females than males (p = 0.01), and the frequency of weekly PA increased during lockdown in groups aged 26-35 years (p < 0.001). Despite the fact that PA was a psychological support during lockdown (p < 0.001), performing forced home-based PA demotivated people (p < 0.001). Finally, people thought to practice outdoor PA (OPA) at the end of lockdown because they wanted to retain contact with nature, which can improve psychological well-being. Future strategies to promote OPA may increase participation in PA, especially in older people.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Quarantine / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19031660

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Quarantine / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19031660