¿Qué estudios están midiendo los factores de riesgo de las actividades cotidianas durante la covid-19?

(What studies are measuring risk factors of daily life activities during covid-19?)


Primeras 5 respuestas:

  1. Physical activity is important for cardiovascular health, as well as general health and quality of life, especially in patients with CHD.

  2. Self-administered questionnaires assessed the changes in PA, SWB, HRQoL.

  3. Activities of daily living were measured using the Barthel Index.

  4. Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are associated with poor physical and mental health.

  5. Coping strategies associated with reduced distress included keeping a daily routine, physical activity, and positive reappraisal/reframing.



Physical activity is important for cardiovascular health, as well as general health and quality of life, especially in patients with CHD.

... Physical activity is important for cardiovascular health, as well as general health and quality of life, especially in patients with CHD. 4 During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical activity may be even more crucial, especially for at-risk groups, due to its physical and mental health benefits. 5, 6 Unfortunately, due to public ...

Ref: Reduced Physical Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Congenital Heart Disease [Can J Cardiol, 2020-05-05]


Self-administered questionnaires assessed the changes in PA, SWB, HRQoL.

... of community-dwelling elderly, and (2) investigate risk factors that lead to a decline in PA. Self-administered questionnaires assessed the changes in PA, SWB, HRQoL. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify significant associated risk factors for decreased PA. ...

Ref: Physical Activity Changes and Its Risk Factors among Community-Dwelling Japanese Older Adults during the COVID-19 Epidemic: Associations with Subjective Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life [Int. j. environ. res. public health (Online), 2020]


Activities of daily living were measured using the Barthel Index.

... oxygen therapy from the start of rehabilitation, D-dimer and C-reactive protein levels, and rehabilitation-related complications. Activities of daily living were measured using the Barthel Index. RESULTS: Out of a total of 43 patients, 14 were initially provided with remote rehabilitation ...

Ref: Remote rehabilitation for patients with COVID-19 [J Rehabil Med, 2020]


Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are associated with poor physical and mental health.

... 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 ...

Ref: Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey [Cien Saude Colet, 2020]


Coping strategies associated with reduced distress included keeping a daily routine, physical activity, and positive reappraisal/reframing.

... loved ones due to COVID-19 were not uniquely associated with emotional distress in final models. Coping strategies associated with reduced distress included keeping a daily routine, physical activity, and positive reappraisal/reframing. CONCLUSIONS: In our community sample, pre-pandemic distress, secondary consequences of the pandemic (e.g. lifestyle and ...

Ref: Emotional distress in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence of risk and resilience from a longitudinal cohort study [Psychol Med, 2020]


These studies identify as main metabolic consequences increases in insulin resistance, total body fat, abdominal fat and inflammatory cytokines.

... weeks of a reduction in physical activity and daily step-count combined with modified eating habits. These studies identify as main metabolic consequences increases in insulin resistance, total body fat, abdominal fat and inflammatory cytokines. All these factors have been strongly associated with the development of metabolic syndrome, which in ...

Ref: Metabolic Impacts of Confinement during the COVID-19 Pandemic Due to Modified Diet and Physical Activity Habits [Nutrients, 2020]


We examined within-person variance in emotional well-being and how people spend their time.

... in Ireland on the 25 March 2020, following the closure of schools and non-essential businesses. We examined within-person variance in emotional well-being and how people spend their time. We found that while most time was spent in the home (74%), time spent outdoors ...

Ref: Daily emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic [Br. j. health psychol, 2020]


heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, AIDS, cancer, organ transplantation, diabetes, dialysis, steroid treatment, and prophylactic antibiotic treatment.

... October 14, 2020. . https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.10.13.20211904 doi: medRxiv preprint considered risk factors for COVID-19 (12) ): heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, AIDS, cancer, organ transplantation, diabetes, dialysis, steroid treatment, and prophylactic antibiotic treatment. Subjective health was probed by a single-item self-rated health (SRH) Likert scale describing their own ...

Ref: Background and concurrent factors predicting non-adherence to public health preventive measures during the chronic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic [Br. j. health psychol, 2020-10-14]


Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI),

... (85 6% female) was conducted online during the COVID-19 pandemic We used the following scales: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Revised University of California, Los Angeles (R-UCLA) Loneliness Scale, and Daily Life Fatigue scale (DLF) ...

Ref: Mental Well-Being (Depression, Loneliness, Insomnia, Daily Life Fatigue) during COVID-19 Related Home-Confinement—A Study from Poland [International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020]


<420 weekly minutes of physical activity (physical activity);

... Based on current guidelines and relevant research, a corresponding health risk behavior was defined for each HRB as follows: <420 weekly minutes of physical activity (physical activity); more than 2 h of daily screen time (screen exposure); ...

Ref: Health-Related Behaviors Among School-Aged Children and Adolescents During the Spanish Covid-19 Confinement [Front Pediatr, 2020-09-11]


Higher general anxiety was significantly and negatively associated with satisfaction of sex life and frequencies of sexual and sex-seeking activities.

... perception of COVID-19 was significantly and negatively associated with frequencies of sexual and sex-seeking activities. Higher general anxiety was significantly and negatively associated with satisfaction of sex life and frequencies of sexual and sex-seeking activities. Sexual minority respondents were more likely to report decreased satisfaction with sex life and frequencies ...

Ref: Changes in Sex Life among People in Taiwan during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Roles of Risk Perception, General Anxiety, and Demographic Characteristics [Int. j. environ. res. public health (Online), 2020]


An online survey was utilized to measure participant physical activity behavior, nature exposure, well-being and anxiety levels.

... was to assess how these preemptive measures impacted physical activity behaviour and well-being of Canadians. An online survey was utilized to measure participant physical activity behavior, nature exposure, well-being and anxiety levels. Results indicate that while 40.5% of inactive individuals became less active, only 22.4% of active ...

Ref: The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians [Int. j. environ. res. public health (Online), 2020]


The present study explored risk factors associated with parenting stress and implications for children's emotion regulation in families with different socioeconomic risks.

... Italian families many changes in their daily life increasing the risk of developing psychological problems. The present study explored risk factors associated with parenting stress and implications for children"s emotion regulation in families with different socioeconomic risks. Parents of 2-14 years old children completed a survey reporting difficulties experienced due to the ...

Ref: Parenting Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Socioeconomic and Environmental Risk Factors and Implications for Children Emotion Regulation. [Family process, 2020-09-28]


Endorsement rates for PTSS were 6,604 (37%), 3,084 (17 3%) for depression,

... (ADS) Seemingly unrelated logistic regression analysis was performed to identify COVID-19 related risk factors RESULTS: Endorsement rates for PTSS were 6,604 (37%), 3,084 (17 3%) for depression, 3,700 (20 8%) for anxiety, 1,301 (7 3%) for insomnia, 3,895 (21 8%) for high ...

Ref: COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown Measures Impact on Mental Health Among the General Population in Italy [Frontiers in psychiatry, 2020]


METHODS We used data collected from the Step Study,

... physical activity, and examine risk factors for frequent low daily steps around the COVID-19 epidemic. METHODS We used data collected from the Step Study, a population-based longitudinal study of walking activity among residents aged ≥40 years in Changsha, China. ...

Ref: Physical Distancing Measures and Walking Activity in Middle-aged and Older Residents in Changsha, China During the COVID-19 Epidemic Period: Longitudinal Observational Study. [Journal of medical Internet research, 2020-10-02]


anxiety and depression symptomatology, health anxiety, loneliness, the occurrence of fearful spells, psychosocial distress and life-satisfaction.

... forms and levels of restriction resulting from public health measures (e.g. quarantine, stay-at-home order) on anxiety and depression symptomatology, health anxiety, loneliness, the occurrence of fearful spells, psychosocial distress and life-satisfaction. We found that higher restrictions due to lockdown measures, a greater reduction of social contacts ...

Ref: Lockdown, quarantine measures, and social distancing: Associations with depression, anxiety and distress at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic among adults from Germany [Psychiatry Res, 2020]


The most frequently endorsed activities were eating, watching TV/streaming, and working or studying.

... they spent the majority of their day at home (73.5%) and in the presence of people from their household (51.8%), as anticipated. The most frequently endorsed activities were eating, watching TV/streaming, and working or studying. Participants were alone for 27.0% of the day. ...

Ref: Daily emotional well‐being during the COVID‐19 pandemic [Br J Health Psychol, 2020-06-23]


The COVID-19 quarantine resulted in a significant increase in LBP intensity, point prevalence, and most associated risk factors.

... ergonomic recommendations, (e) were sitting for long periods, (f) did not practice enough physical activity (PA), and (g) underwent teleworking or distance learning. No significant differences were found between genders. The COVID-19 quarantine resulted in a significant increase in LBP intensity, point prevalence, and most associated risk factors. ...

Ref: Impact of COVID-19Quarantine on Low Back Pain Intensity, Prevalence, and Associated Risk Factors among Adult Citizens Residing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): A Cross-Sectional Study. [International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020-10-06]


Key factors influencing family stress include balancing work with childcare/homeschooling and financial instability.

... and physical activity decreased among 59% of mothers, 52% of fathers, and 52% of children. Key factors influencing family stress include balancing work with childcare/homeschooling and financial instability. While some unhealthful behaviors appeared to have been exacerbated, other more healthful behaviors also emerged ...

Ref: The Impact of COVID-19 on Health Behavior, Stress, Financial and Food Security among Middle to High Income Canadian Families with Young Children [Nutrients, 2020-08-07]


This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the quarantine on dietary, physical activity and alcohol consumption habits of Lithuanians

... The COVID-19 quarantine has caused significant changes in everyday life. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the quarantine on dietary, physical activity and alcohol consumption habits of Lithuanians and the association between health behaviours and weight changes. An online cross-sectional survey was carried out among individuals older than ...

Ref: Associations between Changes in Health Behaviours and Body Weight during the COVID-19 Quarantine in Lithuania: The Lithuanian COVIDiet Study. [Nutrients, 2020-10-13]


Risk factors included lifetime smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption.

... pulmonary disease, diabetes, hypertension or obesity) found to increase risk of US hospitalizations for COVID-19. Risk factors included lifetime smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption. Multiple logistic regression in Stata produced adjusted odds ratios (AORs) used to estimate population attributable-risk ...

Ref: Reducing COVID-19 hospitalization risk through behavior change [Nutrients, 2020-07-24]


Being under a stay-at-home order was associated with greater health anxiety, financial worry, and loneliness.

... completed questionnaires assessing psychological outcomes, stay-at-home order status, and COVID-19"s impact on their daily life. Being under a stay-at-home order was associated with greater health anxiety, financial worry, and loneliness. Moreover, the perceived impact of COVID-19 on daily life was positively associated with health anxiety, ...

Ref: Psychological Outcomes Associated with Stay-at-Home Orders and the Perceived Impact of COVID-19 on Daily Life [Psychiatry Res, 2020]


The physical benefits of this include musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, a healthy body weight and neuromuscular awareness, for coordination and controlling movement.

... Physical activity is defined as bodily movement performed by skeletal muscles that demand energy expenditure. The physical benefits of this include musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, a healthy body weight and neuromuscular awareness, for coordination and controlling movement. The psychological benefits include managing anxiety and building self‐esteem, which are both important for children’s ...

Ref: Physical activity during COVID‐19 quarantine [Acta Paediatr, 2020-06-18]


findings enable development of recommendations for maintaining healthy lifestyle habits with minimal negative health consequences in similar pandemic circumstances.

... body mass gain) after such a short period. Because of possible risk to population"s health (especially of countries such as Italy and Spain with serious threat and more stringent measures), findings enable development of recommendations for maintaining healthy lifestyle habits with minimal negative health consequences in similar pandemic circumstances. ...

Ref: Maintaining everyday life praxis in the time of COVID-19 pandemic measures (ELP-COVID-19 survey) [Eur. j. public health, 2020]


objective, real-time data are needed to assess populations' adherence to home confinement to adapt policies and control measures accordingly.

... BACKGROUND: In the context of home confinement during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, objective, real-time data are needed to assess populations" adherence to home confinement to adapt policies and control measures accordingly. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether wearable activity trackers could provide information regarding ...

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objective, real-time data are needed to assess populations’ adherence to home confinement to adapt policies and control measures accordingly.

... BACKGROUND: In the context of home confinement during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, objective, real-time data are needed to assess populations’ adherence to home confinement to adapt policies and control measures accordingly. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether wearable activity trackers could provide information regarding ...

Ref: Wearable Activity Trackers for Monitoring Adherence to Home Confinement During the COVID-19 Pandemic Worldwide: Data Aggregation and Analysis [J Med Internet Res, 2020-06-19]


Table 2 shows the relationships between COVID-19 deaths and physical activity, along with sleep quality, aggressiveness, and negative emotions.

... (date 1) of our study and a total of 58 days (from date 1 to date 58) were recorded until the last day of the online survey, March 20, 2020. Table 2 shows the relationships between COVID-19 deaths and physical activity, along with sleep quality, aggressiveness, and negative emotions. ...

Ref: Mental Health Problems during the COVID-19 Pandemics and the Mitigation Effects of Exercise: A Longitudinal Study of College Students in China [Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020-05-25]


The children face health risks, especially mental, behavioral, social and physical risks.

... children with physical disabilities and their families have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The children face health risks, especially mental, behavioral, social and physical risks. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify potential healthcare issues relating to the wellbeing of disabled ...

Ref: Emerging health challenges for children with physical disabilities and their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic: The ECHO French survey [Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine (En ligne), 2020]


We examined weight-related behaviors and weight management barriers among UK adults during the COVID-19 social lockdown.

... have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and people with obesity may be disproportionately affected. We examined weight-related behaviors and weight management barriers among UK adults during the COVID-19 social lockdown. During April-May of the 2020 COVID-19 social lockdown, UK adults (N = 2002) completed an online survey ...

Ref: Obesity, eating behavior and physical activity during COVID-19 lockdown: A study of UK adults [Appetite, 2020]


long-term care residents are characterized by high prevalence of multimorbidity, 61 prescription drug use and dependency in activities of daily living.

... Furthermore, long-term care residents are characterized by high prevalence of multimorbidity, 61 prescription drug use and dependency in activities of daily living. Hospitalization of older 62 adults is also problematic as it leads to functional decline, also known as iatrogenic decline 3 . 63 ...

Ref: THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO CARE FOR FRAIL OLDER ADULTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC [J Am Med Dir Assoc, 2020-04-30]


Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at-risk for both COVID-19 and secondary cardiovascular outcomes.

... Abstract Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at-risk for both COVID-19 and secondary cardiovascular outcomes. Their increased cardiovascular risk may be mitigated through physical activity, but public health measures implemented for COVID-19 can make physical activity challenging. We objectively measured the impact of the ...

Ref: Reduced Physical Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Congenital Heart Disease [Can J Cardiol, 2020-05-05]


Pearson's Product Moment Correlations were computed between the Parental Stress Scale Total Score, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Vigorous and Moderate Intensity Metabolic Equivalent for Task Scores,

... using SPSS Version 26 and a p value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Pearson"s Product Moment Correlations were computed between the Parental Stress Scale Total Score, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Vigorous and Moderate Intensity Metabolic Equivalent for Task Scores, World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Physical Health, Psychological Health, Social Relationships Health, and ...

Ref: Physical activity moderates the association between parenting stress and quality of life in working mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic [Ment Health Phys Act, 2020-10-11]


The main mental and physical outcomes reported were anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality and physical inactivity during the isolation period.

... and physical health in older people are negatively affected during the social distancing for COVID-19. The main mental and physical outcomes reported were anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality and physical inactivity during the isolation period. Experts organizations and WHO have given different recommendations to keep older people mentally and physically ...

Ref: Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations [J Nutr Health Aging, 2020-09-25]


A telephonic triage was performed to identify the presence of COVID-19 infection risk factors or symptoms.

... minimizing contagion risks. METHODS: We used telephonic screening to assess the need for patient admission. A telephonic triage was performed to identify the presence of COVID-19 infection risk factors or symptoms. New treatments were stratified according to priority codes. A reserved entrance to radiotherapy department was ...

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Over 80% of the sample engaged in either low or moderate intensity physical activity.

... reported increased sedentary time from pre-COVID-19 period to the COVID-19 pandemic period (p < 0.05). Over 80% of the sample engaged in either low or moderate intensity physical activity. Participants" average physical component summary score (PCS) and mental component summary score (MCS) for HRQoL ...

Ref: Physical Activity, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Stress among the Chinese Adult Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic [Int. j. environ. res. public health (Online), 2020]


We conducted an online survey over eight days with 620 Korean adult participants.

... on the activities and efficacy of the public"s risk response in the case of COVID-19. We conducted an online survey over eight days with 620 Korean adult participants. Data were analyzed using structural equation modelling and K-means cluster analysis. Our results showed that ...

Ref: Impact of Social Support and Social Trust on Public Viral Risk Response: A COVID-19 Survey Study. [International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020-09-10]


This study utilizes data from the COVID – 19 Survey for assessing Travel impact (COST) for the Kelowna region of British Columbia, Canada.

... out-of-home travel activities, in-home activities, and long-distance travel during the COVID – 19 travel restrictions. This study utilizes data from the COVID – 19 Survey for assessing Travel impact (COST) for the Kelowna region of British Columbia, Canada. The analysis suggests that individuals" participation in out-of-home activities were reduced by more than 50% ...

Ref: COVID – 19 Impact on Urban Mobility [J. Urban Manag., 2020]


Statistically significant results were derived by applying age and interpersonal contacts, which are important risk factors for COVID-19 infection, shown by medical statistics indicators.

... present study analyzed the hypochondriasis and sports participation types of people due to COVID-19 pandemic. Statistically significant results were derived by applying age and interpersonal contacts, which are important risk factors for COVID-19 infection, shown by medical statistics indicators. Changes in daily life by these viruses are expected to continue in the future as ...

Ref: Changes in the Type of Sports Activity Due to COVID-19: Hypochondriasis and the Intention of Continuous Participation in Sports [Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020-07-06]


Psychological distress and sleep problems were measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and the Insomnia Severity Index.

... in China. Participants" characteristics and experiences were obtained by an online questionnaire and telephone review. Psychological distress and sleep problems were measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and the Insomnia Severity Index. RESULTS.: A total of 23,500 participants were recruited, and 19,372 valid questionnaires were received from ...

Ref: Psychological distress and sleep problems when people are under interpersonal isolation during an epidemic: A nationwide multicenter cross-sectional study [Eur Psychiatry, 2020]


Covid-19 confinement reduced physical activity levels, increased both screen exposure and sleep time, and reduced fruit and vegetable consumption

... with relaxed confinement (OR 0 60, 95%CI 0 40–0 91) The present study suggests that Covid-19 confinement reduced physical activity levels, increased both screen exposure and sleep time, and reduced fruit and vegetable consumption Therefore, most HRBs worsened among this sample of Spanish children and adolescents Closure of schools, ...

Ref: Health-Related Behaviors Among School-Aged Children and Adolescents During the Spanish Covid-19 Confinement [Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020]


This study evaluated mental health during COVID-19 lockdown in Austria and the effect of age, gender, income, work, and physical activity.

... disease (COVID-19) and the governmental restrictions on mental health have been reported for different countries. This study evaluated mental health during COVID-19 lockdown in Austria and the effect of age, gender, income, work, and physical activity. METHODS: An online survey was performed through Qualtrics® after four weeks of lockdown in Austria ...

Ref: The effect of age, gender, income, work, and physical activity on mental health during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Austria [J Psychosom Res, 2020]


Children who reported higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity or vigorous physical activity,

... and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children GDM-exposure was assessed using electronic medical records RESULTS: Children who reported higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity or vigorous physical activity, reported lower anxiety symptoms Children exposed to GDM in utero reported higher anxiety scores and ...

Ref: Children's Anxiety and Physical Activity during COVID-19 in Relation to Prenatal Exposure to Gestational Diabetes [medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences, 2020]


Results indicated that 0.9% of the respondents were experiencing severe anxiety, 2.7% moderate anxiety, and 21.3% mild anxiety.

... Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and those inquiring the participants" basic information. We received 7,143 responses. Results indicated that 0.9% of the respondents were experiencing severe anxiety, 2.7% moderate anxiety, and 21.3% mild anxiety. Moreover, living in urban areas (OR = 0.810, 95% CI = 0.709 - 0.925), family ...

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Higher levels of anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms were reported compared with previous population studies,

... to the pandemic Bivariate and multivariate associations were calculated for demographic and health-related variables RESULTS: Higher levels of anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms were reported compared with previous population studies, but not dramatically so Anxiety or depression and trauma symptoms were predicted by young age, ...

Ref: Anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and COVID-19-related anxiety in the UK general population during the COVID-19 pandemic [BJPsych Open, 2020]


Physical inactivity (not meeting the physical activity guidelines) and sedentary behaviour (too much sitting) are highly prevalent in patients with rheumatic diseases;

... Physical inactivity (not meeting the physical activity guidelines) and sedentary behaviour (too much sitting) are highly prevalent in patients with rheumatic diseases; previous studies show that 38-72% are physically inactive, and sedentary time ranges between 8.3-14.0 hours/ day, which is higher than for the general population (31% and ~7.5 hours/day, respectively) 2 ...

Ref: Combating physical inactivity during the COVID-19 pandemic [Nat Rev Rheumatol, 2020-04-30]


diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

... major surgery, poor vision, mental health conditions, and cardiovascular disease and its risk factors including diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Additional associations were found with sexual inactivity including hearing loss and dementia for men, and ...

Ref: COVID-19 social distancing and sexual activity in a sample of the British Public [J Sex Med, 2020-05-14]


A cross-sectional online survey was administered to assess levels of anxiety and associated factors among Chinese adolescents from February 20-27, 2020.

... A cross-sectional online survey was administered to assess levels of anxiety and associated factors among Chinese adolescents from February 20-27, 2020. The WeChat software platform and "WJX.cn" website platform (Changsha Renxing Science and Technology, Shanghai, China) were used to conduct the online survey through snowball sampling. Adolescents aged between 11 and ...

Ref: Prevalence of Anxiety and Associated Factors for Chinese Adolescents during the COVID‐19 Outbreak [Psychiatry Clin Neurosci, 2020-07-02]


The activities performed by Canadian workers in some occupations may increase the risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

... The activities performed by Canadian workers in some occupations may increase the risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as COVID-19. This research note explores how occupational exposure risks vary by labor force characteristics using publicly available Canadian data in combination with a data set providing information on the level of ...

Ref: Sociodemographic Determinants of Occupational Risks of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada [Can Rev Sociol, 2020]


During times of high stress, consolidation of existing social ties with family and friends is preferred over the addition of new social partners [9] .

... directly enables positive mental health. Consolidation should be prioritized prior to replacement and addition, because fewer resources are needed for consolidating disrupted routines relative to replacing or adding new ones. During times of high stress, consolidation of existing social ties with family and friends is preferred over the addition of new social partners [9] . ...

Ref: Regularizing daily routines for mental health during and after the COVID-19 pandemic [Can Rev Sociol, 2020-07-28]


The recent lockdown in China during the current COVID-19 epidemic showed high levels of anxiety and stress.

... The recent lockdown in China during the current COVID-19 epidemic showed high levels of anxiety and stress. Anxiety is associated with an increase in cortisol secretion whom rhythm of secretion is disturbed, and the quality of sleep is affected. The recent experience in China shows that children ...

Ref: How to deal with COVID-19 epidemic-related lockdown physical inactivity and sedentary increase in youth? Adaptation of Anses’ benchmarks [Arch Public Health, 2020-06-03]


The variation in exposure density has a direct and measurable impact on the risk of infection.

... distancing for individual neighborhoods and support a more equitable allocation of resources to support vulnerable and at-risk communities. Our findings demonstrate distinct patterns of activity pre- and post-COVID across neighborhoods. The variation in exposure density has a direct and measurable impact on the risk of infection. ...

Ref: Exposure Density and Neighborhood Disparities in COVID-19 Infection Risk: Using Large-scale Geolocation Data to Understand Burdens on Vulnerable Communities [Arch Public Health, 2020-08-04]


peri- and postmenopausal women who engaged in physical and sexual activity had higher HRQoL and higher levels of resilience,

... menopausal status and HRQoL or resilience scores Conclusions During the period of mandatory Covid-19 confinement, peri- and postmenopausal women who engaged in physical and sexual activity had higher HRQoL and higher levels of resilience, whilst women who were using antidepressants had lower HRQoL and lower levels of resilience HRQoL ...

Ref: Health-related quality of life and resilience in peri- and postmenopausal women during Covid-19 confinement [Maturitas, 2020]


Older age, distant learning, concern about COVID-19, short sleep duration, and physical exercise duration represented the independent factors for suffering from depression.

... min (OR = 1.641, 95% CI: 1.455–1.850, p < 0.001) represented to be independent factors for suffering from depression. CONCLUSION: During the COVID-19 outbreak, depression was common among female adolescents. Older age, distant learning, concern about COVID-19, short sleep duration, and physical exercise duration represented the independent factors for suffering from depression. ...

Ref: Prevalence of depression and its correlative factors among female adolescents in China during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak [Global Health, 2020-07-28]


Several factors influencing risk perception have been identified, including knowledge of the disease, information sources, and emotional states.

... BACKGROUND: The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health crisis. Several factors influencing risk perception have been identified, including knowledge of the disease, information sources, and emotional states. Prior studies on COVID-19-related risk perception primarily focused on the general public, with little data available on COVID-19 ...

Ref: Risk perception, knowledge, information sources and emotional states among COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China [Nurs. outlook, 2020]


1) Possible benefits of physical activity during the COVID-19 outbreak,

... calls. Interview data were analyzed thematically. The analysis of the data revealed three main themes: 1) Possible benefits of physical activity during the COVID-19 outbreak, 2) Physical activity barriers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and 3) Recommendations for physical activity during ...

Ref: Parents’ perceptions on physical activity for their children with autism spectrum disorders during the novel Coronavirus outbreak [Int. J., 2020]


participants with diabetes were more likely to experience food and drug shortages and to increase their physical activity, compared to their counterparts.

... infected with COVID-19 when compared to non-diabetic individuals (p < 0.001). During the COVID-19 pandemic, participants with diabetes were more likely to experience food and drug shortages and to increase their physical activity, compared to their counterparts. Among diabetic respondents, a high proportion of current smokers (74.1%) and drinkers (68.5%) reported increased ...

Ref: Perceived risk, behavior changes and Health-related outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic: Findingsamong adults with and without diabetesin China [Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 2020]


Risk perception of COVID-19 was significantly and negatively associated with frequencies of sexual and sex-seeking activities.

... a decrease in frequency or satisfaction, and 1.6%-2.9% reported an increase in frequency or satisfaction. Risk perception of COVID-19 was significantly and negatively associated with frequencies of sexual and sex-seeking activities. Higher general anxiety was significantly and negatively associated with satisfaction of sex life and frequencies ...

Ref: Changes in Sex Life among People in Taiwan during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Roles of Risk Perception, General Anxiety, and Demographic Characteristics [Int. j. environ. res. public health (Online), 2020]


METHODS: We used data collected from the Step Study,

... physical activity, and examine risk factors for frequent low daily steps around the COVID-19 epidemic. METHODS: We used data collected from the Step Study, a population-based longitudinal study of walking activity among residents aged ≥40 years in Changsha, China. ...

Ref: Physical Distancing Measures and Walking Activity in Middle-aged and Older Residents in Changsha, China During the COVID-19 Epidemic Period: Longitudinal Observational Study [J. med. internet res, 2020]


We objectively measured the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, continuously measured by FitbitTM step-counts,

... through physical activity, but public health measures implemented for COVID-19 can make physical activity challenging. We objectively measured the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, continuously measured by FitbitTM step-counts, in children with CHD. Step-counts were markedly lower in late March and early April 2020, ...

Ref: Reduced Physical Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Congenital Heart Disease [Can J Cardiol, 2020-05-05]


Isolation could be a risk factor for deterioration in mental health, including depressive and anxiety symptoms, distress, fear, post-traumatic stress and insomnia.

... Isolation could be a risk factor for deterioration in mental health, including depressive and anxiety symptoms, distress, fear, post-traumatic stress and insomnia. 2 Commenting on anxiety disorders, the fear of COVID-19, widely known as "coronaphobia"", enhanced anxiety symptoms, with a further aggravating role mediated by isolation at home. 2 Individuals with anxiety ...

Ref: Psychosocial consequences of COVID ‐19 in children, adolescents and young adults: a systematic review. [Psychiatry Clin Neurosci, 2020-08-25]


Variables capturing factors associated with Covid-19 itself included whether the respondent reported having experienced symptoms that could be coronavirus and being a key worker 2 .

... Variables capturing factors associated with Covid-19 itself included whether the respondent reported having experienced symptoms that could be coronavirus and being a key worker 2 . Other variables aimed to capture the impacts of the policy response to Covid-19, particularly the effect of lockdown. Increased stress related to childcare and home schooling was proxied by the ...

Ref: Sleepless in Lockdown: unpacking differences in sleep loss during the coronavirus pandemicin the UK [Psychiatry Clin Neurosci, 2020-07-21]


Sustained physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are typically associated with poor physical and mental health and increased disease-specific and all-cause mortality risk 4 .

... self-isolation and quarantine requirements, reduced opportunities to remain physically active and fear of being infected. Sustained physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are typically associated with poor physical and mental health and increased disease-specific and all-cause mortality risk 4 . Even brief periods of exposure to these behaviours can be deleterious; for example, a 2-week ...

Ref: Combating physical inactivity during the COVID-19 pandemic [Nat Rev Rheumatol, 2020-04-30]


mental health during COVID-19 lockdown was associated with unhealthy activities, worsening of the relationships with others, and dysfunctional parenting style

... total problems scores increased after lockdown After adjusting for previous measures of psychopathology, worse adolescents’ mental health during COVID-19 lockdown was associated with unhealthy activities, worsening of the relationships with others, and dysfunctional parenting style It seems important to mitigate psychological stress in a situation of isolation due to a ...

Ref: Life Conditions during COVID-19 Lockdown and Mental Health in Spanish Adolescents [International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020]


Measures aiming at containing the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) include isolation, social distancing, and quarantine.

... Measures aiming at containing the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) include isolation, social distancing, and quarantine. Quarantine and other lockdown instruments show promise in reducing the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths. It is reasonable to assume that lockdown leads to reduced levels of physical activity ...

Ref: Physical activity during COVID-19 induced lockdown: recommendations [J Occup Med Toxicol, 2020-08-12]


METHODS Questionnaire survey to healthcare personnel of COVID-19 high-risk hospital units was conducted,

... healthcare workers of high-risk hospital care units during the COVID-19 pandemic. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS Questionnaire survey to healthcare personnel of COVID-19 high-risk hospital units was conducted, regarding demographic data, clinical activity, the pattern of usage of personal protective equipment, medical and ...

Ref: Prevalence of voice disorders in healthcare workers in the universal masking COVID-19 era. [The Laryngoscope, 2020-10-02]


A reduction of habitual physical activity due to prolonged COVID-19 quarantine can have serious consequences for patients with cardiovascular diseases,

... AIMS: A reduction of habitual physical activity due to prolonged COVID-19 quarantine can have serious consequences for patients with cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure. This study aimed to explore the effect of COVID-19 nationwide quarantine on accelerometer-assessed physical activity of heart failure patients. METHODS AND RESULTS: We analysed the ...

Ref: The detrimental effect of COVID-19 nationwide quarantine on accelerometer-assessed physical activity of heart failure patients [ESC Heart Fail, 2020]


The present study aimed to determine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL)

... The present study aimed to determine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL) during the confinement caused by the COVID-19 outbreak A total of 216 participants (men: n = 112, women: n = 114) were included in the present study They were divided ...

Ref: The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Quality of Life During the Confinement Induced by COVID-19 Outbreak: A Pilot Study in Tunisia [Frontiers in psychology, 2020]


This could include aspects of outdoor concerts, festivals and some types of physical activity and sporting events.

... the natural social distancing that takes place when "milling around" in everyday life is breached, and gathering density, circulation and size is increased, particularly where this involves an extended duration. This could include aspects of outdoor concerts, festivals and some types of physical activity and sporting events. ...

Ref: Rapid Scoping Review of Evidence of Outdoor Transmission of COVID-19 [Frontiers in psychology, 2020-09-10]


Even short-term (1-4 wk) inactivity has been linked with detrimental effects in cardiovascular function and structure and increased cardiovascular risk factors.

... a rapid deterioration of cardiovascular health and premature deaths among populations with increased cardiovascular risk. Even short-term (1-4 wk) inactivity has been linked with detrimental effects in cardiovascular function and structure and increased cardiovascular risk factors. In this unprecedented and critical scenario, home-based physical activity programs arise as a clinically relevant ...

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Even short-term (1–4 wk) inactivity has been linked with detrimental effects in cardiovascular function and structure and increased cardiovascular risk factors.

... a rapid deterioration of cardiovascular health and premature deaths among populations with increased cardiovascular risk. Even short-term (1–4 wk) inactivity has been linked with detrimental effects in cardiovascular function and structure and increased cardiovascular risk factors. In this unprecedented and critical scenario, home-based physical activity programs arise as a clinically relevant ...

Ref: Social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic can increase physical inactivity and the global burden of cardiovascular disease [Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 2020-06-01]


Participants self-reported pre- and post-COVID-19 levels of moderate and vigorous PA, sitting, and screen time.

... Cross-sectional data were collected from 3052 US adults 3-8 April 2020 (from all 50 states). Participants self-reported pre- and post-COVID-19 levels of moderate and vigorous PA, sitting, and screen time. Currently-followed public health guidelines, stress, loneliness, positive mental health (PMH), social connectedness, and depressive and ...

Ref: Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Response to COVID-19 and Their Associations with Mental Health in 3052 US Adults. [International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020-09-05]


High anxiety levels seriously harm physical and mental health and affect work efficiency and patient safety.

... with suspected patients and face a higher risk of infection and sudden surges in workload. High anxiety levels seriously harm physical and mental health and affect work efficiency and patient safety. Therefore, it is critical to determine anxiety levels of health care workers and explore its ...

Ref: Factors Influencing Anxiety of Health Care Workers in the Radiology Department with High Exposure Risk to COVID-19 [Med Sci Monit, 2020]


Anxiety is associated with an increase in cortisol secretion whom rhythm of secretion is disturbed, and the quality of sleep is affected.

... lockdown in China during the current COVID-19 epidemic showed high levels of anxiety and stress. Anxiety is associated with an increase in cortisol secretion whom rhythm of secretion is disturbed, and the quality of sleep is affected. The recent experience in China shows that children in the younger age group (3-6 years) ...

Ref: How to deal with COVID-19 epidemic-related lockdown physical inactivity and sedentary increase in youth? Adaptation of Anses’ benchmarks [Arch Public Health, 2020-06-03]


If you develop fever, cough, or shortness of breath, stop PA, and contact your health professional.

... Messaging should emphasise that if you are unwell or have COVID-19, use your energy to get better and do not try to be active. If you develop fever, cough, or shortness of breath, stop PA, and contact your health professional. ...

Ref: Why physical activity matters for older adults in a time of pandemic [Eur Rev Aging Phys Act, 2020-09-23]


Little is known about the impact of unhealthy lifestyles including smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and excessive alcohol intake.

... of people who may be most at risk of COVID-19 to inform policy and intervention. Little is known about the impact of unhealthy lifestyles including smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and excessive alcohol intake. We conducted the first large-scale general population study on lifestyle risk factors for COVID-19. METHODS: ...

Ref: Lifestyle Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Relation to COVID-19 Hospitalization: A Community-Based Cohort Study of 387,109 Adults in UK [medRxiv, 2020-05-13]


PA or exercise restriction at school or in outdoor settings leads to a vicious cycle of sedentary behavior and decreased daily energy expenditure ending in weight gain.

... active lifestyle habits will be crucial in confinement to small spaces. During the COVID-19 pandemic, PA or exercise restriction at school or in outdoor settings leads to a vicious cycle of sedentary behavior and decreased daily energy expenditure ending in weight gain. In light of this, the implementation of recreation and games as well as programmed PA ...

Ref: Special Attention to Diet and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents With Obesity During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Pandemic [Front Pediatr, 2020-06-26]


increases in stress, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, confusion, fear and guilty [4] [5] [6] .

... including SARS, H1N1 influenza, Ebola, and COVID-19 1 2 3 4-6 . These effects include increases in stress, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, confusion, fear and guilty [4] [5] [6] . To date, much of the research on the mental health impact of enforced isolation during ...

Ref: Time-use and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a panel analysis of 55,204 adults followed across 11 weeks of lockdown in the UK [Front Pediatr, 2020-08-21]


MET is an index of energy expenditure that results from IPAQ-SF,

... the main identified risk factor associated with perceived worsening was the low total MET score. MET is an index of energy expenditure that results from IPAQ-SF, a commonly used questionnaire to assess quantitatively physical activity, even in PD (8, 10) . ...

Ref: Physical activity changes and correlate effects in patients with Parkinson's disease during COVID‐19 lockdown [Mov Disord Clin Pract, 2020-07-17]


(7) information about the COVID-19, (8) perceived health status and (9) leisure activities conducted within the last 24 h.

... pandemic; (5) contact with the COVID-19 disease; (6) actual and perceived severity of the crisis; (7) information about the COVID-19, (8) perceived health status and (9) leisure activities conducted within the last 24 h. Our results show that Spanish consider the current COVID-19 health crisis as fairly severe, and ...

Ref: Psychological Impact and Associated Factors During the Initial Stage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Among the General Population in Spain [Front. Psychol., 2020]


We have conducted a survey in order to investigate the needs and challenges of families with children with chronic respiratory diseases.

... prevention of possible infection have increased the possible risks on the mental and physical health. We have conducted a survey in order to investigate the needs and challenges of families with children with chronic respiratory diseases. In this order, we have created a questionnaire with general information about the family, general ...

Ref: Pandemic with COVID-19 and Families with Children with Chronic Respiratory Diseases. [Prilozi, 2020-09-01]


greater parenting stress was associated with poorer maternal quality of life across domains

... socio-demographic variables (i e , maternal marital status, annual income, maternal highest level of education), greater parenting stress was associated with poorer maternal quality of life across domains (standardized beta coefficients ranged from −0 26 to −0 47;p < 001) The interaction between ...

Ref: Physical activity moderates the association between parenting stress and quality of life in working mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic [Mental Health and Physical Activity, 2020]


Physical inactivity is expected to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic through home quarantine measures.

... BACKGROUND AND AIM: Physical inactivity is expected to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic through home quarantine measures. The aim of this study was to develop, validate and perform the reliability of the questionnaire "Physical exercise (PE) level before and during social isolation (PEF-COVID19)" to ...

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There is a worldwide interest in how lockdown affects physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

... There is a worldwide interest in how lockdown affects physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it has been shown that the mandated stay-at-home restrictions and self-isolation measures applied in different countries were accosiated with a reduction in physical exercise and activity, such results derive ...

Ref: Evolution of changes in physical activity over lockdown time: physical activity datasets of four independent adult sample groups corresponding to each of the last four of the six COVID-19 lockdown weeks in Greece [Data Brief, 2020]


Long periods of social isolation are associated with mental health problems, posttraumatic stress symptoms, avoidance and anger behaviors, and family conflicts.

Long periods of social isolation are associated with mental health problems, posttraumatic stress symptoms, avoidance and anger behaviors, and family conflicts. 6, 7, 23

Ref: Distance learning during social seclusion by COVID‐19: improving the quality of life of undergraduate dentistry students [Eur J Dent Educ, 2020-08-11]


bone health, motor skill development, body composition) which warrant consideration when making future public health decisions.

... already at increased cardiovascular risk and physical inactivity has many other negative health consequences (e.g. bone health, motor skill development, body composition) which warrant consideration when making future public health decisions. 4, 14 The impact of reduced physical activity on population will depend on the duration ...

Ref: Reduced Physical Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Congenital Heart Disease [Can J Cardiol, 2020-05-05]


obesity, hypertension, and diabetes

... as an evidence, COVID-19 appears to be preferentially virulent among adults with existing comorbidities including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes which prevalence is known, at least partly, to be linked with lifestyle. We hypothesize this ...

Ref: How to deal with COVID-19 epidemic-related lockdown physical inactivity and sedentary increase in youth? Adaptation of Anses’ benchmarks [Arch Public Health, 2020-06-03]


Use of face masks at the community level may safeguard better physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

... confinement were risk factors for PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, or stress for Polish respondents Conclusion: Use of face masks at the community level may safeguard better physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic There is a need of health education with scientific information from Polish health authority on ...

Ref: The Association Between Physical and Mental Health and Face Mask Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparison of Two Countries With Different Views and Practices [Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020]


This study focused on the differences in preventive behaviors and psycho-social health of South Koreans,

... COVID-19 has caused unprecedented damage worldwide, and quarantine and lockdown measures have been undertaken globally. This study focused on the differences in preventive behaviors and psycho-social health of South Koreans, as people continue engaging in leisure activities under self-regulation without a lockdown measure imposed by ...

Ref: Correlation between Preventive Health Behaviors and Psycho-Social Health Based on the Leisure Activities of South Koreans in the COVID-19 Crisis [Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020-06-07]


Measures of health status included whether respondents were a current smoker and consumer of alcohol (yes/no).

... Measures of health status included whether respondents were a current smoker and consumer of alcohol (yes/no). Chronic physical diseases included obesity, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris and other coronary diseases, other cardiac diseases, varicose veins of lower extremities, osteoarthritis, chronic neck pain, chronic low back pain, ...

Ref: COVID-19 social distancing and sexual activity in a sample of the British Public [J Sex Med, 2020-05-14]


maintaining a regular exercise routine is a key strategy for physical and mental health during a forced rest period like the current coronavirus emergency.

... = 0.07541, ∗∗∗p = 0.0002), suggesting that the reduction of total physical activity had a profoundly negative impact on psychological health and well-being of population. Based on this scientific evidence, maintaining a regular exercise routine is a key strategy for physical and mental health during a forced rest period like the current coronavirus emergency. ...

Ref: The impact of physical activity on psychological health during Covid-19 pandemic in Italy [Heliyon, 2020]


Negative changes in physical activity, sleep, smoking and alcohol intake were associated with higher depression, anxiety and stress symptoms.

... a relationship, in the lowest income category, aged 18-45 years, or with a chronic illness. Negative changes in physical activity, sleep, smoking and alcohol intake were associated with higher depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. Health-promotion strategies directed at adopting or maintaining positive health-related behaviors should be utilized to address ...

Ref: Depression, Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19: Associations with Changes in Physical Activity, Sleep, Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Australian Adults [Int. j. environ. res. public health (Online), 2020]


Longitudinal and larger studies should be done in all aspects of online education in children with chronic lung diseases.

... Children with chronic lung diseases and their parents have more anxiety due to COVID-19 pandemic and these parents use more mature coping strategies to manage the stress of the pandemic. Longitudinal and larger studies should be done in all aspects of online education in children with chronic lung diseases. ...

Ref: Psychiatric and general health effects of COVID-19 pandemic on children with chronic lung disease and parents' coping styles [Pediatr. pulmonol, 2020]


Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify significant associated risk factors for decreased PA.

... lead to a decline in PA. Self-administered questionnaires assessed the changes in PA, SWB, HRQoL. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify significant associated risk factors for decreased PA. Of 165 participants (valid response rate, 41.3%; mean age, 78.5 ± 8.0 years), 47.3% became ...

Ref: Physical Activity Changes and Its Risk Factors among Community-Dwelling Japanese Older Adults during the COVID-19 Epidemic: Associations with Subjective Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life. [International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020-09-10]


Physical activity, smoking, and alcohol intake, were assessed by questionnaire at baseline (2006-2010).

... men and women (56.4 ±8.8 yr; 55.1% women) residing in England from UK Biobank study. Physical activity, smoking, and alcohol intake, were assessed by questionnaire at baseline (2006-2010). Body mass index, from measured height and weight, was used as an indicator of overall ...

Ref: Lifestyle Risk Factors, Inflammatory Mechanisms, and COVID-19 Hospitalization: A Community-Based Cohort Study of 387,109 Adults in UK [Brain Behav Immun, 2020-05-23]


Sedentary behavior is an established independent risk factor for cardiometabolic disease in adults [23] ,

... Sedentary behavior is an established independent risk factor for cardiometabolic disease in adults [23] , and similar findings are emerging in children and adolescents [12] . It is important to consider that even those who meet physical activity guidelines may not be protected against the ...

Ref: COVID-19 Impact on Behaviors across the 24-Hour Day in Children and Adolescents: Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep [Children (Basel), 2020-09-16]


staying at home can lead to negative consequences such as reduced physical activity and sedentary behavior.

... physical activity at home. Although quarantine is a measure to protect older adults from COVID-19, staying at home can lead to negative consequences such as reduced physical activity and sedentary behavior. It can also increase the risk of injury due to a lack of adapted equipment ...

Ref: Impact of Home Quarantine on Physical Activity Among Older Adults Living at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualitative Interview Study [JMIR Aging, 2020-05-07]


People living alone had higher scores of loneliness and daily life fatigue compared to those living with someone.

... alcohol consumption than among students. No differences in alcohol consumption patterns were found between genders. People living alone had higher scores of loneliness and daily life fatigue compared to those living with someone. Respondents who started taking any new drugs during COVID-19 home confinement had higher outcomes in ...

Ref: Mental Well-Being (Depression, Loneliness, Insomnia, Daily Life Fatigue) during COVID-19 Related Home-Confinement-A Study from Poland. [International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020-10-12]


Working status, physical activity status, discomfort with hospital visits,

... anxiety and depression. FINDINGS: The prevalence of anxiety and depression was 64.5% and 56.3%, respectively. Working status, physical activity status, discomfort with hospital visits, having information about COVID-19, and being informed by healthcare workers about COVID-19 were factors related ...

Ref: Anxiety, depression, and related factors in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey: A web-based cross-sectional study [Perspect. psychiatr. care, 2020]


Independent risk factors for low sexual function by multiple logistic regression analyses are shown in Table 3 .

... the home, university educational level, and parity !1 as predictive factors of lower FSFI score. Independent risk factors for low sexual function by multiple logistic regression analyses are shown in Table 3 . After adjusting all those variables, in multivariable analysis, working outside the home and combination of ...

Ref: Love in the Time of COVID-19: Sexual Function and Quality of Life Analysis During the Social Distancing Measures in a Group of Italian Reproductive-Age Women [J Sex Med, 2020-07-08]


A cross-sectional self-report online survey, evaluating the time spent in MVPA and SB pre and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

... Brazilians during the COVID-19 pandemic, and (ii) to explore correlates of MVPA and SB. Methods: A cross-sectional self-report online survey, evaluating the time spent in MVPA and SB pre and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, variables, and time in self-isolation were also obtained. Changes in MVPA and ...

Ref: Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior change in self-isolating adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: A cross-sectional survey exploring correlates [J Sex Med, 2020-07-16]