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Impact of the COVID-19 virus outbreak on movement and play behaviours of Canadian children and youth: a national survey.
Moore, Sarah A; Faulkner, Guy; Rhodes, Ryan E; Brussoni, Mariana; Chulak-Bozzer, Tala; Ferguson, Leah J; Mitra, Raktim; O'Reilly, Norm; Spence, John C; Vanderloo, Leigh M; Tremblay, Mark S.
  • Moore SA; Department of Therapeutic Recreation, Faculty of Child, Family, and Community Studies, Douglas College, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7X3, Canada.
  • Faulkner G; School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada.
  • Rhodes RE; School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, 6081 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada.
  • Brussoni M; Behavioural Medicine Laboratory, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2, Canada.
  • Chulak-Bozzer T; Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 0B3, Canada.
  • Ferguson LJ; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
  • Mitra R; ParticipACTION, 77 Bloor Street West, Suite 1205, Toronto, ON, M5S 1M2, Canada.
  • O'Reilly N; College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5B2, Canada.
  • Spence JC; School of Urban and Regional Planning, Ryerson University, 105 Bond Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3, Canada.
  • Vanderloo LM; Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada.
  • Tremblay MS; Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, 1-153 Van Vliet Complex, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2H9, Canada.
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act ; 17(1): 85, 2020 07 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-656557
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Healthy childhood development is fostered through sufficient physical activity (PA; including time outdoors), limiting sedentary behaviours (SB), and adequate sleep; collectively known as movement behaviours. Though the COVID-19 virus outbreak has changed the daily lives of children and youth, it is unknown to what extent related restrictions may compromise the ability to play and meet movement behaviour recommendations. This secondary data analysis examined the immediate impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on movement and play behaviours in children and youth.

METHODS:

A national sample of Canadian parents (n = 1472) of children (5-11 years) or youth (12-17 years) (54% girls) completed an online survey that assessed immediate changes in child movement and play behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak. Behaviours included PA and play, SB, and sleep. Family demographics and parental factors that may influence movement behaviours were assessed. Correlations between behaviours and demographic and parental factors were determined. For open-ended questions, word frequency distributions were reported.

RESULTS:

Only 4.8% (2.8% girls, 6.5% boys) of children and 0.6% (0.8% girls, 0.5% boys) of youth were meeting combined movement behaviour guidelines during COVID-19 restrictions. Children and youth had lower PA levels, less outside time, higher SB (including leisure screen time), and more sleep during the outbreak. Parental encouragement and support, parental engagement in PA, and family dog ownership were positively associated with healthy movement behaviours. Although families spent less time in PA and more time in SB, several parents reported adopting new hobbies or accessing new resources.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study provides evidence of immediate collateral consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak, demonstrating an adverse impact on the movement and play behaviours of Canadian children and youth. These findings can guide efforts to preserve and promote child health during the COVID-19 outbreak and crisis recovery period, and to inform strategies to mitigate potential harm during future pandemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Play and Playthings / Pneumonia, Viral / Sleep / Exercise / Coronavirus Infections / Sedentary Behavior Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12966-020-00987-8

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Play and Playthings / Pneumonia, Viral / Sleep / Exercise / Coronavirus Infections / Sedentary Behavior Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12966-020-00987-8