Effects of Covid-19 Quarantine on Physical Activity and Psycho-Emotional Health

Introduction. Quarantine is a complex definition that consists of administrative and sanitary measures designed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases to both humans and animals. Bans and restrictions that have been introduced, have significantly changed people’s lifestyles – individuals have become less physically active and were forced to spend most of their time at home. The aim of the study was to reveal the dominant factors contributing to students’ psycho-emotional health and physical activity during the quarantine period. Methods. This survey was conducted in April 2020 with 304 participating students. The anonymous survey collected demographic data and two standardized questionnaires were used: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire. Data were processed by SPSS Statistics 23 program. Results. Respondents’ level of physical activity during quarantine was as follows: high level – 42%, medium level – 41%; low level – 17 %. A negative correlation was found – with increasing physical activity, the sum of psycho-emotional state assessment score decreased (r = - .2702, p < .01), and with increasing age of respondents, their total level of physical activity also increased (r = .1364, p < .05). Conclusion. Low intensity of physical activity predominated at all levels of physical activity, for which the main reason was the remote learning during quarantine and recommendations to leave home only for essential matters. Regular physical activity and exercise may be a simple, inexpensive, and effective therapy during the quarantine, and physical activity is significant in treating student depression, stress, and/or increased anxiety. Keywords: depression, youth, stress, sedentary lifestyle.

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Predictivity of International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form for 5-Year Incident Disability Among Japanese Older Adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2021-0247 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Satoshi Kurita ◽

Takehiko Doi ◽

Kota Tsutsumimoto ◽

Sho Nakakubo ◽

Hideaki Ishii ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Short Form ◽

Physically Active ◽

Intensity Physical Activity ◽

Vigorous Intensity ◽

Japanese Older Adults ◽

Activity Questionnaire ◽

Physically Inactive

Background: This study aimed to examine whether physical activity measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) can predict incident disability in Japanese older adults. Methods: Community-dwelling older adults participated in a prospective cohort survey. The time spent in moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity was assessed at the survey baseline using the IPAQ-SF. The participants were categorized into those who spent ≥150 minutes per week (physically active) or <150 minutes per week (physically inactive) in moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity. Incident disability was monitored through Long-Term Care Insurance certification during a follow-up lasting 5 years. Results: Among the 4387 analyzable participants (mean age = 75.8 y, 53.5% female), the IPAQ-SF grouped 1577 (35.9%) and 2810 (64.1%) participants as those who were physically active and inactive, respectively. A log-rank test showed a significantly higher incidence of disability among the inactive group of participants (P < .001). The Cox proportional hazards model showed that physically inactive participants had a higher risk of incident disability than the physically active ones did, even after adjusting for covariates (hazard ratio, 1.24; 95% CI, 1.07–1.45, P < .001). Conclusions: Older adults identified as physically inactive using the IPAQ-SF had a greater risk of developing disabilities than those identified as physically active. The IPAQ-SF seems to be appropriate to estimate the incidence risk of disability.

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Using a Socio-Environmental Approach to Explore the Determinants for Meeting the Recommended Physical Activity among Adults at Risk of Diabetes in Rural Indonesia

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9111467 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 1467

Author(s):

Fransiskus Xaverius Widiantoro ◽

Jing-Jy Wang ◽

Yi-Ching Yang ◽

Cheng-Chen Chou ◽

Chi-Jane Wang

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Health Centre ◽

Physically Active ◽

Lower Priority ◽

Individual Support ◽

Recommended Physical Activity ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) is recommended to mitigate the risk of diabetes. This study explored the PA of adults at risk for diabetes in rural Indonesia and determined the requirements for meeting the recommended PA level. In total, 842 adults were screened using a diabetes risk test in a rural health centre; among them, 342 were at risk of diabetes. The level of PA was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, whereas the associated factors underlying the three domains –individual, support, and environment—were determined by the Influences on Physical Activity Instrument. The data analysis included a three-step multiple linear regression (MLR) and logistic regression (LR). Overall, 40.6% of the participants met the recommended PA. According to the MLR analysis, among males, individuals who gave PA a higher priority and had enough time to perform PA were predicted to have a higher activity energy expenditure (MET-minutes per week). According to the LR analysis, men were more likely to meet the recommended PA, and people who gave PA a lower priority and had less access to space for PA were less likely to meet the recommended PA level. Strategies for promoting PA in rural Indonesia include focusing on women, people who prioritize PA less, and those who have less time and space in which to be physically active.

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A 6-month comparison of quality of life and mood states between physically active and sedentary college students

Medicina (Ribeirao Preto Online) ◽

10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v49i1p9-16 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 9 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Franco Noce ◽

Henrique De Oliveira Castro ◽

Tadeu Sartini Ferreira ◽

James Guo ◽

André Gustavo Pereira de Andrade ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

College Students ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Mood States ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Activity Questionnaire

A inatividade física tem sido descrita como um dos principais problemas de saúde pública do século XXI. Neste contexto, a atividade física desempenha um papel importante na redução da prevalência de sedentarismo, melhorando a qualidade de vida e a saúde mental dos indivíduos. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a influência de seis meses de atividade física (AF) na qualidade de vida (QV) e estados de humor (EH) de adultos jovens. Métodos: Uma amostra de 32 indivíduos completou uma bateria de questionários para avaliar o seu nível de atividade física, qualidade de vida e estados de humor. Eles foram separados em dois grupos: sedentários (n = 15) e fisicamente ativos (n = 17). O International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) foi utilizado para avaliar os níveis de AF, o WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL_Bref) para QV e a Escala Brasileira de Humor (BRAMS) para os EH. Foi realizada análise fatorial de variância com medidas repetidas e teste post-hoc de Tukey (p ≤ 0,05) para QV e análise inferencial para os EH. Resultados: Escores de QV foram significantemente maiores para o grupo fisicamente ativo nos domí- nios ambiental e social. Da mesma forma, EH apresentaram maiores escores na dimensão Vigor para o grupo fisicamente ativo depois de seis meses, sem contudo, atingir os níveis de significância estatística. Conclusões: Estes resultados sugerem que AF pode influenciar positivamente aspectos na qualidade de vida do indivíduo. Contudo, os dados não evidenciam uma influência significativa da AF nos estados de humor

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AB0933 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DECREASES PAIN AND INFLAMMATION IN GOUT PATIENTS

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.490 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 1766.1-1767

Author(s):

N. Schlesinger ◽

K. Jablonski ◽

E. Schwarz ◽

N. Young

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

The Past ◽

Perceived Pain ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Background:Despite the high prevalence of gout, there has been little investigation into the relationship between physical activity and gout.Objectives:To investigate whether physically active gout patients, as assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) long form, have lower pain scores, decreased inflammation, assessed by C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and less flares.Methods:During scheduled appointments, gout patients not experiencing a flare at the time of visit were recruited from our clinics and consented to participate in the study. IPAQ were completed. Clinical data collected during the visit included age, years since diagnosis, flares per year, perceived pain at the time of visit and in the past 4 weeks, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.Results:Thirty gout patients were recruited. Ages 31-86 (mean 61); duration of gout: one- 43 years (mean 9). IPAQ, separated gout patients into physically active (n=16) and physically inactive cohorts (n=14) (p<0.001. Physically active gout patients had over 12-fold fewer gout flares per year (p<0.01); 10-fold less CRP (p<0.01, a 4.6-fold decrease in perceived pain at the time of visit (p<0.01), and a 2.8-fold decrease in perceived pain over the past 4-week period (p<0.05).Conclusion:This is the first study using a validated physical activity tool, IPAQ, to assess physical activity in gout patients. In this study, physically active gout patients were found to have lower CRP levels, less flares per year, and decreased pain perception compared to those that are not physically active, highlighting, the importance of incorporating physical activity as a possible adjunct treatment option during intervals between flares.References:[1]Benatti FB, Pedersen BK. Exercise as an anti-inflammatory therapy for rheumatic diseases-myokine regulation. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2015;11:86-97.[2]Hagströmer M, Oja P, Sjöström M. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ): a study of concurrent and construct validity. Public Health Nutr 2006;9:755-62.[3]Young NA, Jablonski K, Sharma J, Thomas E, Snoad B, Hampton J, et al. Low and Moderate Intensity Exercise Suppresses Inflammatory Responses in an Acute Mouse Model of Gout and Suggests Therapeutic Efficacy [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017;69 (suppl 10).Disclosure of Interests:Naomi Schlesinger Grant/research support from: Pfizer, AMGEN, Consultant of: Novartis, Horizon Pharma, Selecta Biosciences, Olatec, IFM Therapeutics, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Speakers bureau: Takeda, Horizon, Kyle jablonski: None declared, Emmy schwarz: None declared, Nicholas Young: None declared

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Recreational Physical Activity of International Sports Events Fans

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism ◽

10.2478/v10197-012-0013-2 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 127-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Andrzej Hadzik ◽

Rajmund Tomik ◽

Adam Ryszard Szromek ◽

Marek Szczerbowski

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

National Level ◽

Average Frequency ◽

Survey Method ◽

Recreational Physical Activity ◽

Physically Active ◽

Sports Events ◽

The Relationship ◽

Activity Questionnaire

AbstractIntroduction. There are currently no studies published on the relationship between participation in international sports events and physical activity of the fans. This inspired the authors to examine this subject. The aim of the study was to estimate the level of physical activity of Polish national teams' supporters of selected sports disciplines. Material andmethods. The study was conducted on randomly selected group of fans during the Polish national level football, basketball and volleyball games. The study used the diagnostic survey method with a questionnaire of the authors' own design. In this report there were questions concerning physical activity modelled on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results. Physical activity is usually practised by fans of basketball and football who are 19-35 years old. Fans who are not physically active are mainly the fans of volleyball and football who are 36-55 years old. A significant correlation was noted between fans' sex and the willingness to practice sport (p=0.016). 58% of women and 72% of men declared that they practice some recreational physical activities. The most active were the basketball fans; the least active were the volleyball fans. The greatest diversity in terms of physical activity depending on participants' sex was revealed among the fans at international football games. Additionally, a significant correlation was noted between fans' age and their willingness to practice sports in their free time (p<0.001). Conclusions. The majority of fans at international sports events are physically active. In the research groups analysed the weekly volume of physical activity varied significantly. The basketball fans spent the greatest amount of time on physical activity and the volleyball fans the lowest. The average frequency of physical activity was the same in all groups.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS IN FEMALE STUDENTS OF TERNOPIL STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

International Journal of Medicine and Medical Research ◽

10.11603/ijmmr.2413-6077.2016.2.7032 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

D. V. Popovych ◽

J. Bergier ◽

O. M. Sopel ◽

L. S. Tsybulska ◽

M. M. Korda

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Female Students ◽

Human Organism ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Major Factors ◽

High Level ◽

Medical University ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Background. Lifestyle is one of the major factors in the optimal development of systems and functions of human organism and health. The appropriate level of physical activity is the integral component of a healthy lifestyle.Objective. The study was aimed to investigate the level of physical activity of the female students of Medical University.Methods. We applied the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in the long version as a research method.Results. The study was conducted among 333 female students of Medical University of the first, second and third year of study. Detailed International Physical Activity Questionnaire evaluating physical activity, such as work, housework, sport, and physical activity during leisure time, was completed.Conclusions. The examined female students of medical university are characterized by high level of total physical activity. Place of residence during the studies does not differentiate significantly the level of physical activity of female students.

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Análisis transcultural de los niveles de actividad física y la intención de ser físicamente activo en población adolescente de Chile y España en función de variables sociodemográficas (Cross-cultural analysis of physical activity levels and the intention to be physically active among adolescence students from Chile and Spain regarding sociodemographic variables)

Cultura_Ciencia_Deporte ◽

10.12800/ccd.v16i48.1628 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (48) ◽

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Short Form ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physically Active ◽

Sociodemographic Variables ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Activity Questionnaire

El principal objetivo fue determinar si existen diferencias en los niveles de actividad física (NAF) y la intención de ser físicamente activo entre países en función del género, curso y estatus socioeconómico. Participaron 3052 adolescentes (14.58 ± 1.39 años), 1516 chicos y 1536 chicas. Del total, 734 chilenos y 2318 españoles. Las variables medidas fueron los NAF con el “International Physical Activity Questionnaire- Short Form” (IPAQ-SF), la intención de ser físicamente activo con el “Intention to be Physically Active” y el estatus socioeconómico familiar con el “Family Affluence Scale II” (FASII). Se encontraron diferencias significativas en los NAF y en la intención de ser físicamente activo entre países en función del género (p < .001), curso (p < .001) y estatus socioeconómico (p < .01), siendo más altas en España. Además, la relación de cada una de estas variables con los NAF y la intencionalidad varía según el país. Como la relación de las variables sociodemográficas con los NAF y la intención de ser físicamente activo varía en función del país sería necesario llevar a cabo más estudios transculturales que permitan realizar intervenciones de promoción de actividad física y salud adaptadas a las necesidades de cada lugar. === The main goal was to analyze the physical activity levels and the intention to be physically active differences between both countries regarding the gender, course and socioeconomic status. The sample was 3,052 adolescents (14.58 ± 1.39 years), 1,516 males and 1,536 females. From the whole participants, 734 were Chilean and 2,318 Spanish. Physical activity levels were measured using the “International Physical Activity Questionnaire- Short Form” (IPAQ-SF), the intention to be physically active using the “Intention to be Physically Active” scale and the socioeconomic status using the “Family Affluence Scale II” (FASII). There are significant differences in physical activity levels and the intention to be physically active between both countries according to the gender (p < .001), course (p < .001) and socioeconomic status (p < .01). Data were higher in Spain than Chile. Moreover, the relation between these sociodemographic variables with physical activity levels and the intention to be physically active were different regarding the country. As the relation between these sociodemographic variables with physical activity levels and the intention to be physically active is different according to the country, cross-cultural researches are required to develop physical activity and health interventions adapted to people`s needs.

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The Differences in Physical Activity Preferences and Practices among High versus Low Active Adolescents in Secondary Schools

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su14020891 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 891

Author(s):

Karel Frömel ◽

Dorota Groffik ◽

Michal Kudláček ◽

Michal Šafář ◽

Anna Zwierzchowska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Policy ◽

School Health ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Physically Active ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Long Form ◽

Different Types ◽

School Health Policy ◽

Activity Questionnaire

This study aimed to (a) identify the differences in the preferred, practiced, and organized physical activity (PA) between high and low physically active Czech and Polish boys and girls and to (b) identify which types of PA are likely to be recommended by low active boys and girls. The research was carried out between 2010 and 2019 in the Czech Republic and Poland and included 6619 participants aged 15 to 19 years. The preferences and practices of the different types of PA and participation in organized PA were identified using a PA preference questionnaire and weekly PA was identified using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-long form. Czech and Polish boys and girls who were low active preferred less physically demanding and more health-oriented PA compared with high active individuals. Power exercises and participation in organized PA are the most significant predictors of achieving at least 3 × 20 min of vigorous PA per week among low active individuals in both countries. Monitoring the trends in the preferred and practiced types of PA among boys and girls is crucial for the effective promotion of PA to low active boys and girls and positive changes in physical education and school health policy.

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Health-enhancing physical activity among Saudi adults using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980007184299 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 59-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 56

Author(s):

Hazzaa M Al-Hazzaa

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Intensity Physical Activity ◽

Vigorous Intensity ◽

Health Enhancing Physical Activity ◽

Activity Questionnaire

AbstractObjectivesTo describe the physical activity profile of Saudi adults living in Riyadh, using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short-version telephone format.MethodsPhysical activity was assessed using the official Arabic short form of IPAQ, intended for use in telephone interview. The instrument asks for times spent in walking, moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity of at least 10 min duration. The sample consisted of 1616 Saudis, between 15 and 78 years of age, living in Riyadh. Participants were drawn from a list of names in the telephone book using a simple random method. Telephone interviews were administered during the spring of 2003 by trained male interviewers.ResultsThe final sample size was 1064 Saudi males and females (response rate of 66%), with males comprising about 66% of the respondents. Over 43% of Saudis did not participate in any type of moderate-intensity physical activity lasting for at least 10 min. More than 72% of the sample did not engage in any type of vigorous-intensity physical activity lasting for at least 10 min. The proportion of Saudis who walked for 150 min or more per week was 33.3%. Females were engaged more in moderate physical activity than males, whereas males participated more in vigorous activity compared with females. Activity levels did not show significant relationships with education level or job hours per week. Based on the three activity categories established by IPAQ, 40.6% of Saudis were inactive, 34.3% were minimally active and 25.1% were physically active. Physical inactivity increased with advancing age.ConclusionThe data suggest that the prevalence of physical inactivity among Saudis adults is relatively high. Efforts are needed to encourage Saudis to be more physically active, with the goal of increasing the proportion of Saudis engaging in health-enhancing physical activity.

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