scholarly journals The psychophysiological effects of the COVID-19 quarantine in the college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-163
Author(s):  
Yusuf Soylu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Lower Back

Background and Study Aim. A global pandemic affected by COVID-19 resulted in restrictions to daily routines, including recreation activities, social skills, and academic and health quality of college students. This study aimed to evaluate the psychophysiological effect of coronavirus quarantine on physical activity and its’ relationship between sleep quality, mood states and musculoskeletal pain in college students. Material and Methods. A total of 392 (male = 150; female = 242; age = 22.9±5.5) college students completed an online survey. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Brunel Mood Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Visual Analogue Scale for musculoskeletal pain (MSP) were used in this study. Results. Total physical activity significantly correlation with PSQI (p < 0.05, r = -.103), fatigue (p < 0.01, r = -.344), depression (p < 0.01, r = -.258), angry (p < 0.01, r = -.210), vigour (p < 0.01, r = -.344), neck and shoulder, upper and lower back (p < 0.01, r = -.225), neck and shoulder correlation (p < 0.01, r = -.230), upper and lower back (p < 0.01, r = -.209). Furthermore, a positive correlation was shown between PSQI and negative moods and a negative correlation with positive mood. Conclusions. During quarantine, decreased physical activity was associated with higher negative mood states and poor sleep quality and more MSP. The COVID-19 quarantine has considerably affected mental health-related crisis consists of desperation, self-consciousness and deficiency of physical capabilities in young adults, especially in college students.

scholarly journals Working Mode and Physical Activity as Factors Determining Stress and Sleep Quality during COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Poland

Life ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Anna Lipert ◽  
Kamila Musiał ◽  
Paweł Rasmus
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
High Stress Level

The coronavirus pandemic and related government restrictions have a significant impact on peoples’ everyday functioning and working, which influences their physical and mental health. The aim of the study was to examine the associations between stress and sleep quality of people of different working modes: working in the workplace (WP), working remotely (RW), and nonworking (NW) in relation to their physical activity (PA) during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Poland. It was an online survey performed during governmental lockdown in April 2020. The data were collected form 1959 adults using International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The conducted analysis included t-Student test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and mediation analysis (MANOVA). A moderate level of stress was reported in 57% of participants, and 34% of them reported a high stress level. Poor sleep quality was reported in 64% of participants. Total PA performed daily was, on average, 184.8 ± 170.5 min/day for WP, 120.6 ± 124.4 min/day for RW, and 124.6 ± 114.7 min/day for NW (p < 0.001). There was a relationship observed between the stress and sleep quality vs. PA habit and working mode, with p < 0.05. Being physically active can be beneficial to perceive less stress and sleep disturbances influencing sleep quality, especially in remotely or nonworking people. Planning future pandemic restrictions, the policymakers should be aware of the appropriate guidelines of work planning and PA recommendations for people of different working modes.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Sleep Behaviors, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1289-1289
Author(s):  
Alexa Evenson ◽  
Jena Wachowiak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Gi Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Behaviors

Abstract Objectives To determine the relationships between physical activity, sleep behaviors, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms during the current COVID-19 pandemic in college students. Methods College students (n = 459; aged 18–23) at a midwestern university participated in the study. Participants completed an online survey in mid-April 2020, which included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form and amended versions of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaires. Spearman rho correlation coefficients were used to analyze the data. Results Higher GI mean total scores were significantly related to higher vigorous and moderate intensity physical activity total minutes for the overall sample (rs = 0.112, P &lt; 0.05); and for participants identifying as female (rs = 0.134, P &lt; 0.05). Higher GI mean total scores were significantly related to longer sleep duration for the overall sample (rs = 0.111, P &lt; 0.05) and for participants identifying as male (rs = 0.258, P &lt; 0.01). In males, longer sleep duration was also significantly related to a decrease in sleep quality (rs = –.226, P &lt; 0.05). Conclusions The findings reveal a positive correlation between GI symptoms and vigorous and moderate-intensity activity. Moreover, GI symptoms were related to longer duration but decreased quality of sleep. Healthcare professionals and college campus resources could focus on promoting lower intensity exercise and improved sleep behaviors to decrease GI symptoms. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Physical Activity as a Predictor of the Level of Stress and Quality of Sleep during COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5811
Author(s):  
Anna Lipert ◽  
Remigiusz Kozłowski ◽  
Dariusz Timler ◽  
Michał Marczak ◽  
Kamila Musiał ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Low Level ◽  
The Government

Background: The coronavirus pandemic and the government restrictions significantly disturbed the daily functioning of people, thereby influencing healthy behaviors, such as physical activity—the core indicator of well-being. This study evaluates the associations between physical activity (PA), the level of stress and quality of sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods: An online survey was distributed during the governmental lockdown in April 2020 and included measures for assessing physical activity, stress and sleep. The surveyed participants included all adults aged 18 years and over. The final data were collected from the 1959 respondents using: International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Findings: Almost half of the respondents indicated a low level of PA, performing only 60 min of PA daily. Most of the participants reported a moderate or high level of stress (57% and 29%, respectively) and 64% of them reported poor quality of sleep. People with low levels of stress performed on average 85.1 min/day of walking (WPA), 40.9 min/day of moderate PA (MPA) or 52.6 min/day of vigorous PA (VPA). People with good quality of sleep performed 82.9 min/day of WPA, 43.6 min/day MPA and 40.5 min/day VPA. Interpretation: The results from the study indicate that the volume of daily PA may be a predictor of the level of stress and sleep quality in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. To retain a low level of stress and good quality of sleep, a lifestyle that allows to achieve a moderate level of physical activity should be maintained. The optimal daily dose of PA is at least 70 min per day, involving different intensities.

scholarly journals Lifestyle behaviors trend and their relationship with fear level of COVID-19: Cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. e0257904
Author(s):  
Shaima A. Alothman ◽  
Abdullah F. Alghannam ◽  
Alaa A. Almasud ◽  
Arwa S. Altalhi ◽  
Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Distress Scale

Introduction COVID-19 pandemic cautionary measures have affected the daily life of people around the globe. Further, understanding the complete lifestyle behaviors profile can help healthcare providers in designing effective interventions and assessing overall health impact on risk of disease development. Thus, this study aims to assess the complete spectrum of lifestyle behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, distress, social support, dietary habits, and smoking) prevalence and its association with fear of COVID-19 in people living in Saudi Arabia. Methods Self-administered survey consisted of seven sections was used to collect data on fear of COVID-19 using Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), physical activity and sedentary behavior using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), psychosocial distress using Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10), social support using the MOS social support survey, and dietary habits using a short version of food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The online survey was distributed via social media platforms during lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic (May–June 2020). Each section consisted of validated questionnaire examining one of aforementioned lifestyle behaviors. Associations were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results A total of 669 individuals attempted to complete the online survey, 554 participants completed at least 2 sections of the survey (82.8%), and 41.3% (n = 276) completed the whole online survey. The majority of the sample were female (83%), not smokers (86.5%), had sufficient sleep duration (7.5 hrs ± 2.1), and only indicated mild level of distress (21.4 ± 8.9); they also reported high level of sedentary behavior (7.7 hrs ± 4.5), poor sleep quality (5.4 ± 2.4), were not engaged in healthy eating habits, and moderate level of perceived social support (62.0% ± 27). Only physical activity results indicated that about half of the sample were engaged in moderate to vigorous level of physical activity (54.3%). Further, being female (β = 0.12; 95% CI: 0.45, 2.94) and married (β = 0.13; 95% CI: 0.3, 2.63) were associated with fear of COVID-19 level (β = 0.21; 95% IC: 0.05, 0.19) with a confidence interval level of 95%. In addition, distress was associated with fear. Conclusion The trend of lifestyle behaviors measured during lockdown period changed from previously published rates. Future research needs to establish the short-term and long-term effect of lifestyle behaviors complete profile on physical and mental health.

Exploring the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on wellbeing across different styles of lockdown

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Ingram ◽  
Christopher Hand ◽  
Yuko Hijikata ◽  
Greg Maciejewski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Health Behaviour Change ◽  
Perceived Sleep Quality

Globally, everyday life has been restricted – varyingly – to control the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2021, nationwide “lockdown” was enacted in Scotland with breaches punishable by law. Contrastingly, Japanese restrictions were managed prefecture-by-prefecture, with opportunities for travel and interaction, with citizens requested rather than required to conform. To explore these differential strategies’ impact, we conducted a transnational online survey of health behaviours and wellbeing. In February 2021, 138 Scottish and 139 Japanese participants provided demographic information, pandemic-induced health behaviour-change (i.e., alcohol consumption, diet, perceived sleep quality, physical activity), negative mood scores (NMS), and perceived isolation. Scottish participants’ health behaviours were characterised by change (typically negative), whereas Japanese participants’ behaviours were more-stable. However, Scots were more-likely than Japanese participants to have positively-changed their physical activity levels. Negative changes in perceived sleep quality and activity levels were associated with greater NMS; furthermore, negative changes in alcohol consumption, diet, sleep quality, and activity were associated with greater perceived isolation. Japanese participants reported greater NMS; there was no transnational difference in perceived isolation.

scholarly journals Mediating Effect of Perceived Stress on the Association between Physical Activity and Sleep Quality among Chinese College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Xiangyu Zhai ◽  
Na Wu ◽  
Sakura Koriyama ◽  
Can Wang ◽  
Mengyao Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Pharmaceutical Therapy

Background: While physical activity has been reported to positively affect stress and sleep quality, less is known about the potential relationships among them. The present study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of stress on the association between physical activity and sleep quality in Chinese college students, after controlling for age, nationality, and tobacco and alcohol use. Participants: The sample comprised 6973 college students representing three Chinese universities. Methods: Physical activity, perceived stress, and sleep quality were respectively measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Perceived Stress Scale—10 Items (PSS-10), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: Mediating effects of perceived stress on the association between physical activity and sleep quality were observed in males and females, with 42.4% (partial mediating effect) and 306.3% (complete mediating effect) as percentages of mediation, respectively. Conclusion: The results of this study may provide some suggestions that physical activity could improve sleep by aiding individuals in coping with stress and indicate that stress management might be an effective non-pharmaceutical therapy for sleep improvement.

scholarly journals College Student Sleep Quality and Mental and Physical Health are Associated with Food Insecurity in a Multi-Campus Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Hagedorn ◽  
Melissa D. Olfert ◽  
Lillian MacNell ◽  
Bailey Houghtaling ◽  
Lanae B. Hood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Abstract Objective: To assess the relationship between food insecurity, sleep quality, and days with mental and physical health issues among college students. Design: An online survey was administered. Food insecurity was assessed using the 10-item Adult Food Security Survey Module. Sleep was measured using the 19-item Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Mental health and physical health were measured using three items from the Healthy Days Core Module. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted to assess the relationship between food insecurity, sleep quality, and days with poor mental and physical health. Setting: Twenty-two higher education institutions. Participants: College students (n=17,686) enrolled at one of 22 participating universities. Results: Compared to food secure students, those classified as food insecure (43.4%) had higher PSQI scores indicating poorer sleep quality (p<.0001) and reported more days with poor mental (p<.0001) and physical (p<.0001) health as well as days when mental and physical health prevented them from completing daily activities (p<.0001). Food insecure students had higher adjusted odds of having poor sleep quality (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]:1.13, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.12-1.14), days with poor physical health (AOR: 1.01, 95% CI: 1.01-1.02), days with poor mental health (AOR: 1.03, 95% CI: 1.02-1.03), and days when poor mental or physical health prevented them from completing daily activities (AOR: 1.03, 95% CI: 1.02-1.04). Conclusions: College students report high food insecurity which is associated with poor mental and physical health and sleep quality. Multi-level policy changes and campus wellness programs are needed to prevent food insecurity and improve student health-related outcomes.

scholarly journals Effect of Communication Technology Usage on Sleep and Physical Activity Level in Nursing Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeliz Çulha ◽  
Nuray Turan ◽  
Gülsün Özdemir Aydın ◽  
Hatice Kaya ◽  
Türkinaz Atabek Aştı
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Technology Usage

Objective: The present study was conducted in order to examine effect of communication technology usage on sleep and physical activity level in nursing students. Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out with 215 nursing students in the Nursing Department of a Faculty of Health Sciences in Istanbul in the 2016-2017 academic year. 188 nursing students who agreed to participate in the study constituted the sample group. Prior to the start of the study, the ethics committee was granted permission and informed from the students. The data were collected by using Structured Question Form, Pitsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and International Physical Activity Inventory (IPAQ short form). Data were analyzed in the program of SPSS 21.00. Results: It was determined that 86.17% of the students were female, their average age was 20.68±1.83 years, 93.6% of the students used internet, 79.3% of them had smartphones in bedrooms. It was determined that the point average of PSQI was 7.74 ± 3.41, Subjective Sleep Quality subscale 0.13±0.42, Sleep Latency 1.81 ± 0.74, Sleep Duration 1.07 ± 1,00, Habitual Sleep Efficiency 0.61±0.94, Sleep Disturbances 0.85 ± 0.98 in the Use of Sleeping Medications and 2.18±1.49 in the Daytime Dysfunctioan. According to IPAQ, the calculated weekly energy consumption point average was determined 1388.04±1644.24. Conclusion: It was seen that the amount of weekly energy in which students had poor sleep quality was low. In this case, it may be advisable not to use the technological tools too much before sleeping.

scholarly journals Health behaviours of young adults during the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic – a longitudinal study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewelina Czenczek- Lewandowska ◽  
Justyna Wyszyńska ◽  
Justyna Leszczak ◽  
Joanna Baran ◽  
Aneta Weres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents

Abstract Background The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has created a number of obstacles to daily functioning, which have led to a need for major changes in lifestyles. The aim of the study was to assess whether and to what extent the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the health behaviours of young adults. Methods 506 people aged 18 to 34 ($$ \overline{x} $$ x ¯ =24.67 years ±4.23 years) who filled in an online survey were qualified for the study. Assessment was made of eating habits (a modified Food Frequency Questionnaire, FFQ), physical activity and sedentary behaviours (International Physical Activity Questionnaire, short form IPAQ-SF), sleep quality (The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI), and generalized anxiety (Generalized anxiety Disorder, 7-item, GAD-7 scale). Results During the pandemic, young adults changed their dietary preferences toward sweets and cereal products, increased alcohol (p < 0.001) and fat (p = 0.005) intake, significantly reduced their physical activity (from 8752.5 metabolic equivalents (MET) min/week vs. 6174.6 MET min/week, p < 0.001), increased the time spent sedentarily (Me = 240 min vs. Me = 360 min, p < 0.001) and had decreased sleep quality (PSQI score Me = 7.00 vs. Me = 9.00). Conclusions The Covid-19 pandemic worsened health behaviours and intensified the feeling of generalized anxiety in young adults. Generalized anxiety during obligatory lockdown had the greatest negative impact on sedentary behaviours and sleep quality.

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