Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Author:

Martinez Edson Zangiacomi1ORCID,Silva Fabrícia Mabelle1ORCID,Morigi Thais Zanin1ORCID,Zucoloto Miriane Lucindo1ORCID,Silva Thaise Lucena2ORCID,Joaquim Anderson Gregorio1ORCID,Dall’Agnol Gabriela1ORCID,Galdino Guilherme1ORCID,Martinez Maisa Oliveira Zangiacomi3ORCID,Silva Wanderson Roberto da4ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

2. Instituto Municipal de Ensino Superior, Brazil

3. Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil

4. Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Brazil

Abstract

Abstract Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are associated with poor physical and mental health. The article aims to assess the changes in the habits of the Brazilian participants engaged in physical activities in relation to their practices, due the measures of social distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020. The secondary objective was to describe their levels of anxiety and depression. The questionnaire used in this online survey included demographic information, questions about self-perceptions of the impact of the COVID-19 in the life routines and the 14-item Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. A total of 1,613 adults completed the questionnaire between May 11 and 15, 2020. Of those, 79.4% reported that the measures to contain the epidemic had any impact on their physical activities, and many had to interrupt or decrease the frequency of their practices. Participants who felt a higher impact of quarantine on their physical activities tend to have higher prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms. Individuals who practiced physical activities reported that social distance had a high influence on their practices. Furthermore, changes in these habits are associated with high levels of poor mental health.

Publisher

FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy

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