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An Exploration of Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Outbreak.
Huang, Cheng-Yen; Huang, Wen-Hsin; Yen, Hsin-Yen.
  • Huang CY; Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
  • Huang WH; Humboldt Park Health, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Yen HY; School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Int J Public Health ; 68: 1605585, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2231106
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

Staying physically active is a cost-efficient strategy for disease prevention during a pandemic. The purposes of this study were to explore precautionary behaviors, psychological factors associated with physical activity and sedentary behavior, and impacts of active and sedentary lifestyles on the quality of life in the early stage of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

Methods:

Participants were community-dwelling adults aged over 20 years who had not been infected with COVID-19 and who lived in the United States. A study with a cross-sectional design was conducted between July and October 2020. Quantitative data were collected by a self-reported questionnaire.

Results:

In total, 467 valid responses were obtained. Participants who engaged in an active lifestyle had significantly higher scores on all domains of quality of life compared to those who engaged in an inactive lifestyle. Participants with a non-sedentary lifestyle had significantly higher scores of psychological and social domains of quality of life than those with a sedentary lifestyle.

Conclusion:

Engaging in an active lifestyle and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle are recommended when facing future, unpredictable pandemics similar to COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2023.1605585

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2023.1605585