scholarly journals INFLUENCES OF FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS ON CHILDREN’S LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING DUE TO COVID-19 IN BRAZIL

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristhina Bonilha Huster Siegle ◽  
André Pombo ◽  
Carlos Luz ◽  
Luis Paulo Rodrigues ◽  
Rita Cordovil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
External Space ◽  
Household Characteristics ◽  
Family And Household ◽  
Brazilian Children ◽  
At Home

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate if the variables child’s sex, age, presence of siblings, parents working remotely, and external space affect the level of physical activity (PA) of Brazilian children during social distancing imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An online questionnaire was applied by the LimeSurvey software from March to April 2020. Children were divided into four age groups, and the questionnaire comprised questions on family and household characteristics, domestic and children’s routines in the period of Brazilian social distancing. Based on the answers concerning children’s activities, the following variable was created: percentage of physical activity (%PA) in one-day period. Analysis of variance and regression analysis were performed to investigate the effect of demographic and parental activities on %PA. Results: The %PA decreases with increasing age, but increases with the availability of external space at home. No significant or interaction effects were observed for other variables. Age and external space at home are predictors of %PA. Conclusions: Household and personal characteristics of Brazilian children influence the level of physical activity performed by them during social distancing. Preventive measures can be adopted in the face of another similar period.

scholarly journals Do children’s previous physical activity habits influence their behaviors during the Covid-19 social distancing period?

2022 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristhina Bonilha Huster Siegle ◽  
André Pombo ◽  
Carlos Luz ◽  
Luis Paulo Rodrigues ◽  
Rita Cordovil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intellectual Activity ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Activity Group ◽  
Physical Activity Group

Abstract Objective: Verify whether the practice of physical activity, before the social distancing imposed by COVID-19, influences children’s routines during this period, in children of different ages. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study carried out with an online questionnaire from LimeSurvey and disseminated for four months during social distancing. The questionnaire contained questions about family composition, household characteristics, household and children’s routines, including habits such as sleeping, physical activity, intellectual activity, playing with and without physical activity, and screen time. The final sample consisted of 916 participating families that answered about the physical activity habits of their respective children before the pandemic. Children were divided into three age groups (three to five years, six to nine years, and ten to twelve years). Independent Student’s t-tests were performed to investigate whether the previous practice of scheduled physical activity group and the no physical activity group differed as to the time dedicated to children’s activities and routines (intellectual activity, sleeping, screen time, playing with and without physical activity), by age groups, during social distancing. Results: There was a decrease in the levels of physical activity undertaken by Brazilian children during social distancing. There was no difference when both groups. The children with previous practice of scheduled physical activity did not display different habits from the children who did not adopt this practice. Conclusions: The practice of physical activity before social distancing did not influence the level of physical activity and other habits during social distancing. Healthy habits should be encouraged and targeted for all children during the pandemic. These findings can contribute to the formulation of public policies for children during pandemic times.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COVID-19: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ITS IMPORTANCE AND THE BEST MEASURES TO BE CARRIED OUT

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Adriano Alberti ◽  
Eliton Marcio Zanoni
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Who Standards ◽  
At Home

OBJETIVES: The practice of physical activity is important to control and combat various chronic diseases, including improving the immune system, but in times of pandemic, the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is isolation and social distancing, consequently causing people to become inactive. This work is a systematic review to address the practice of physical activity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. METHODS: This article aims to address the topic through a systematic review. It consists of a systematic literature review carried out through research in the Pubmed database. Nine articles were selected. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the practice of physical activity is beneficial during the pandemic, but that it should be carried out at home, or in environments that respect WHO standards.

scholarly journals Family influence on the consumption of sugary drinks by children under two years old

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Constante Jaime ◽  
Rogério Ruscitto do Prado ◽  
Deborah Carvalho Malta
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Family Influence ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Characteristics ◽  
Sugary Drinks ◽  
Family And Household ◽  
Brazilian Children

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of family habits and household characteristics on the consumption of sugary drinks by Brazilian children under two years old. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study that used secondary data generated by the National Health Survey (PNS) in 2013. We studied 4,839 pairs of children under two years old and adults living in the same house. We estimated the prevalence of the indicator of sugary drinks consumption for the total sample of children and according to family and household variables. We applied multiple logistic regression analysis to evaluate the influence of family habits and household characteristics on the consumption of sugary drinks by the children. RESULTS The consumption of sugary drinks was identified in 32% of the studied children (95%CI 30.6-33.3) and was independently associated with the following family and household characteristics: regular consumption of sugary drinks by the adult living in the house (OR = 1.78; 95%CI 1.51-2.10), watching TV for more than three hours per day (OR = 1.22; 95%CI 1.03-1.45), older age (OR = 3.10; 95%CI 1.54-6.26), greater education level (OR = 0.70; 95%CI 0.53-0.91), house located in the Northeast region (OR = 0.65; 95%CI 1.54-6.26), and number of family members (OR = 1.05; 95%CI 1.00-1.09). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate the high prevalence of sugary drinks consumption by Brazilian children under two years old and show that sociodemographic characteristics and family habits affect this feeding practice not recommended in childhood.

scholarly journals Review of Sleep Problems Related to Social Distancing and Home Confinement During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-91
Author(s):  
Wan Seok Seo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Home School ◽  
Sleep Patterns ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The World ◽  
Sleep Difficulties ◽  
At Home

Since the first outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in December 2019, we have experienced many changes that we have never ex- perienced before. Governments around the world have instituted various forms of social isolation measures to prevent the spread of COV- ID-19. These measures include social distancing, home confinement, quarantine, and lockdown. Unfortunately, these measures have in- creased the ambiguity of the economic situation and the uncertainty regarding the future. For many individuals, these actions resulted in changes in routines at home, school, and work; changes in roles at home, mental health, and physical activity; and changes in circadian cues. All of these alterations resulted in disruptions in sleep patterns and sleep difficulties. In this paper, the alterations in sleep patterns and the sleep difficulties related to social isolation policies would be reviewed. These include social distancing and home confinement. Finally, meth- ods to improve sleep problems also reviewed.

Associations Between Physical Activity, Affect Regulation Difficulties, and Mental Health Among Canadian Adolescents at Two Different Points of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Ames ◽  
Christina Lauren Robillard ◽  
Brianna Turner ◽  
Mauricio Garcia-Barrera ◽  
Jonathan Rush ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Affect Regulation ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
At Home

Although physical activity declined with social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, youth who engaged in more physical activity experienced fewer mental health problems. If and how physical activity maintained its protective role throughout the ongoing pandemic remains unclear. This study models associations between three types of physical activity (indoor, outdoor, with parents), affect regulation, and anxious and depressive symptoms in two adolescent samples (W1: Summer 2020; W2: Winter 2020/21).

scholarly journals Walk At Least 10 Minutes a Day for Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: Recommendation for Minimal Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
pp. jrheum.200914
Author(s):  
Jason T. Jakiela ◽  
Esther J. Waugh ◽  
Daniel K. White
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Serious Illness ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The World ◽  
At Home

The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in unprecedented changes in how the world socially interacts. Limits on contact with others, whether by social distancing or shelter-at-home recommendations, have negatively affected physical activity (PA); this is especially true for adults over the age of 60 who are at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

scholarly journals THE CONSEQUENCES OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON DIET AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Cezara CRUCIANU ◽  
Puiu Lucian Georgescu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Central Factors ◽  
Main Meals ◽  
At Home

Aim:The COVID-19 pandemic has had major consequences on our habits and style of living. For this study, an online questionnaire was conducted online, with a total of 103 participants. This survey aimed to determine the pandemic's implications on nutrition and behavior patterns. Results: During quarantine, the feelings of hunger and satiety did suffer changes: 17% of the cases reported a decrease, compared to the vast majority (55%), who experienced high levels of hunger. Three-quarters of participants reported either an enhanced or at least a similar intake of main meals and snacks between meals. Boredom and stress proved to be the central factors determining these results. When the participants were asked about the level of physical activity, a small number answered that the frequency of training grew. Meanwhile, the subjects who moved occasionally had more time to do it at home. Most of the participants (75%) stated that the length of leisure time was "more than sufficient". Conclusion: As the pandemic is still ongoing, more research should be made on a larger population, to obtain more accurate results.

scholarly journals The impact of Saudi lockdown to counter COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 78-87
Author(s):  
Khaleel I. Alyahya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed to assess the impact of awareness of citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia toward the home isolation and social distancing during lockdown that might decrease the outbreak of COVID-19, to measure the importance of social behavior to maintain the constant decline of COVID-19 cases and to determine if there is a difference in the level of awareness and behavior between citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia toward the governmental measures during the pandemic. We have adopted a cross-sectional survey design to investigate the impact of Saudi lockdown on blockade COVID-19 by using an anonymous online questionnaire. The targeted population of the study was Saudi citizens and non-Saudi residents of different ages. The collected data were entered into Microsoft Excel (version 2011) and analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23. The Chi-square test with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was used to examine significant associations between the socio-demographic characteristic of participants, their awareness, and their behavior towards the COVOD-19 pandemic. AP value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. The total number of the current study participants was 1168. The majority (70.50%) were married males with children (73.50%). Three-quarters of the participants were equally distributed between the age groups of 30-39, 40-49, and 50-59 years old. Almost all (90.90%) of the participants have received higher education, 73.60% living in the central region, and in large and crowded cities (75.30%). More than half (58.50%) of the Saudi respondents know about the coronavirus from media sources, while for the non-Saudis, 54.50% are well informed regarding the virus. The results of the current study revealed that the majority of the population in the country believe in home isolation and social distancing for the COVID-19 blockade. Additionally, they also consider non-compliance to these measures as one the main factor for the disease outbreak. Most of the participants were committed to home isolation, social distancing, and personal protective measures including wearing masks, gloves, and avoiding face contact.

scholarly journals Coronavirus Outbreak in Italy: Physiological Benefits of Home-Based Exercise During Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Ravalli ◽  
Giuseppe Musumeci
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Exercise Routine ◽  
Physiological Benefits ◽  
At Home

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the hardest-hit populations, like Italians, to radically change their daily habits, starting with social distancing, strict preventive measures, and self-isolation. These precautions also apply to sport-related facilities and activities. The difficulty to practice physical activity during this dramatic moment in time adds to the risks associated with sedentary habits, due to staying all the time at home. Here, the importance and the benefits of maintaining exercise routine, even at home, are emphasized in order to avoid the consequences of inactivity.

scholarly journals Sustainable health promotion for the seniors during COVID-19 outbreak: a lesson from Tokyo

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 328-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myo Nyein Aung ◽  
Motoyuki Yuasa ◽  
Yuka Koyanagi ◽  
Thin Nyein Nyein Aung ◽  
Saiyud Moolphate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Staying At Home ◽  
At Home

The COVID-19 pandemic is novel corona virus infection outbreak that has gone global in 2020. Current prevention policies consist of hand hygiene and social distancing. Emergencies overloaded health services and shocked the logistics chains in many countries, especially Italy and China. Having more than a quarter of its population being elderly, Japan is at high risk for COVID-19 induced morbidity and mortality. This situation cancelled schedules of all routine group exercise activities for the seniors in Japan. While the outbreak is ongoing, staying at home is safe. However, successive days of being house-ridden and limited movement can lead to excessive physical inactivity. Some elderly who are not moving much can lose a significant amount of muscle strength, flexibility and aerobic capacity. It can accelerate the frailty and dependency of the seniors, and subsequently, claiming of care and health services. Moreover, existing and new evidences showed that physical activity can promote antiviral immunity. An alternative to usual group exercise activities is crucial to keep seniors active without affecting social distancing. While staying at home for long, functional exercises maintaining basic level of physical activity and movements are urgently required to be introduced to the seniors in Tokyo and around the world to prevent functional decline. Home exercise is a practical option. Therefore, we made a home-version of the functional training exercise video with different sets of 10-minutes exercise for 7 days a week. This breakthrough alternative may sustain health promotion for the elderly persons to preserve their active aging and maintain optimal health.

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