Lifestyles and habits of a Spanish University Community in times of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
Retos-Nuevas Tendencias En Educacion Fisica Deporte Y Recreacion
; - (46):283-291, 2022.
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in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1976254
ABSTRACT
Background:
COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruption in everyone's worldwide. The lockdown and related restrictions to which the Spanish population was subjected affected the general health of our society as a whole.Objective:
The aim of the study was to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyle and habits of the University of Vigo community-Spain-.Method:
A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was carried out by means of an anonymous 76-question survey.Results:
418 questionnaires were received, 359 (85.88%) were considered valid for the analysis. Population performed physical activity several times a week (59.39%), non-smokers (89.76%), occasional drinkers (>40% drink no more than 2-3 times/month), slept 7.06 +/- 0,9 hours/day and the 60.59% perceived their current state of health as good. During the lockdown they remained ac-tive (56.31%), followed safe recommendations (96.86%), had contact with infected people (42%), developed the disease (6%), and required hospital admission (0.40%). People surveyed about the pandemic situation were quite or very concerned (89.84%), had a negative quality life impact (75.20%), and suffered muscle and joint pain due to overuse of electronic devices (66.26%).Conclusion:
Our findings show healthy lifestyle, balancing physical activity and/or sports routines with adequate rest and by minimising toxic hab-its. This behaviour maintained over time, together with following the safe recommendations, may have a protective role in the mental and the influence of COVID-19.
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
Web of Science
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Retos-Nuevas Tendencias En Educacion Fisica Deporte Y Recreacion
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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