scholarly journals How children and young people can stay physically active during the novel coronavirus pandemic while take into account safety measures and precautions

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-299
Author(s):  
Andreas Fröberg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused major public concern and posed challenges to societies across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic might have implications for health-related behaviors, such as physical activity, among people in different age groups. Lately, a number of papers have offered suggestions and recommendations on how to stay physically active during the novel coronavirus pandemic while take into account safety measures and precautions. Many of these suggestions and recommendations might be relevant for health professionals and health practitioners working to facilitate physical activity, health, and well-being among children and young people. In light of the COVID-19pandemic, this paper provides an overview of (a) suggestions and recommendations on physical activities; and (b) safety measures and precautions while being physically active.

scholarly journals The Immediate Impact of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Adolescents with Severe Obesity - Another Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Matheson BE ◽  
Herdes RE ◽  
Garza D ◽  
Shepard WE ◽  
Bruzoni M ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Severe Obesity ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Adolescent Patients ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

Background: The impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on the health and well-being of adolescents with obesity is currently unknown. The shelter-in place (SIP) orders imposed disruptions in everyday routines for all persons, including youth with obesity. Obtaining real-time data could offer important information about how youth with severe obesity are faring in the midst of this global crisis. Hence, this cross-sectional study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health-related behavior changes in adolescent patients with severe obesity. Methods: Fifteen adolescents with severe obesity (M ± SD: 16.40 ± 1.67 years; 66.7% female; 40% Hispanic) and 19 parents (45.83 ± 6.98 years; 94.7% female; 47.4% Hispanic) receiving care at an adolescent bariatric surgery clinic at a university medical center participated (20% response). Participants completed an online survey about the impact of COVID-19 and SIP on: eating habits, physical activity, sleep, screen time, mood, and motivation for behavior change. Parents completed similar questions regarding the impact of SIP on their child’s health. Results: Descriptive analyses revealed adolescents reported varied sleep quality and quantity, later bedtimes, increased home-cooked and family meals, decreased takeout food consumption, and increased anxiety levels. Almost half reported increased snacking. Changes in physical activity were noted. Parent and adolescent responses were mostly aligned, with the exception of self-reported weight change. Conclusions: Adolescents with severe obesity are facing challenges in maintaining health-related behavioral goals during SIP. Providers should be prepared to discuss and manage the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent patients with obesity.

Abstract P234: Associations of Clinical Characteristics and Health-related Behaviors With Physical Activity Levels in Stage B Heart Failure Patients

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maira Tristao Parra ◽  
Meredith A Pung ◽  
Kathleen Wilson ◽  
Christopher Pruitt ◽  
Barry H Greenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Active Patients

Hypothesis: insufficiently active heart failure patients will report poorer QoL, more fatigue and depressive mood compared to active patients. Aims: To characterize clinical characteristics and health-related behaviors according to physical activity (PA). Also, to explore predicting factors of quality of life (QoL). Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of a cohort of Stage B HF patients. PA classification was set as active, moderately active or insufficiently active, according to the LTEQ questionnaire. For QoL, the SF-36 questionnaire was used. ANOVAS, Chi-Square tests or likelihood ratios and unadjusted multiple regression models were calculated. Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: In this cohort, 277 HF patients completed the PA questionnaire. The prevalence of active patients was higher than moderately active and insufficiently active (53.3% vs 15.2% and 29.6%), respectively. Younger age (p = 0.044), lower waist circumference (WC) (p = 0.002), and lower waist-to-hip ratio (p = 0.046) were associated with being active. The prevalence of Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the active groups was significantly lower (p = 0.001). Physically active groups had cases of mild LV enlargement (1.4% and 7.5%, respectively), while no cases were observed among insufficiently active patients (p = 0.017). PA was positively associated with less fatigue (p= 0.002), more vigor (p = 0.001), more self-efficacy (p < 0.001), and better quality of life (p = 0.002). Patients who were less physically active had more inflammation (CRP, p = 0.015; IL-6, p <0.001; TNF-α: p = 0.033, and IL-1ra, p = 0.001). WC (β =-0.16, p = 0.008), glucose (β =-0.12, p < 0.001) and fatigue (β = - 0.39, p < 0.001) predicted general health perception (R 2 = 0.449). For physical functioning (high scores reflects performing PA without limitations due to health), WC (β = - 0.28, p = 0.001), sleep (β = - 1.50, p = 0.003) and fatigue (β = - 0.32, p = 0.018) were significant predictors (R 2 = 0.422); while age (β = 0.36, p <0.001) physical activity (β = 0.051, p = 0.055), sleep (β = 0.50, p =0.046), fatigue (β = -0.37, p <0.001) and depression (β = -1.12, p <0.001) predicted emotional well-being (R 2 = 0.696). Conclusion: Physically active heart failure patients had a better anthropometric profile and lower prevalence of T2DM. In this cohort, PA was not a significant predictor for general and physical functioning, but it remained relevant for predicting emotional well-being.

scholarly journals ‘Is It Worth It?’ A Qualitative Study of the Beliefs of Overweight and Obese Physically Active Children

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1219-1224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiara Lewis ◽  
Claire Fraser ◽  
Martin Manby
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Template Analysis ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Background:The specific circumstances and contexts that may affect overweight and obese children’s participation in physical activity have thus far been given little attention. The qualitative study discussed in this paper explores the experiences of overweight and obese children and young people who have successfully increased their activity levels.Methods:The study sample was recruited from a community health and fitness scheme for children aged 5 to 16, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) at or above the 91st centile. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 58 children and young people. Data were analyzed using template analysis.Results:The children increased their feelings of capability to undertake physical activity, both while on the scheme and in other physical activity settings. They valued the range of ‘noncompetitive’ activities available and the nonthreatening atmosphere created. The ‘emotional’ support offered by the instructors was perceived as being integral to their enjoyment and continued participation.Conclusions:Physical activity providers need to be able to generate opportunities which allow children of any weight status to participate without fear of stigmatization or bullying. The findings of the current study suggest that to be effective what we should be focusing on is improving the physical activity experience from the child’s perspective.

scholarly journals Factors Determining Children and Young People’s Well-being at School

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Stasulane
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
True Nature ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Balanced Approach

AbstractThe article addresses the issue of children and young people’s well-being at school. The issue has been known as topical for already some time. In recent decades, in order to be able to determine the true nature and essence of the phenomenon of well-being, the necessity to find the ways for identification of children and young people’s self-assessment of well-being at school has become very important. There are many challenges related to conducting new longitudinal studies on children and young people’s well-being. The phenomenon of well-being at school cannot be seen only in the context of local situation; it is deeply contextual. Its essence is also determined by the content and values that have emerged in the development of wider global or regional relations and attitudes. Therefore, for the formation of a broader perspective of the article, such phenomena as sustainability and unsustainability were used. This made it possible to refer to the trends of sustainability and unsustainability that had long been highlighted in the studies of global development and education. The analysis of the phenomenon of well-being at school is offered based on the research results within EU FP7 project “Measuring Youth Well Being” (MYWeB) that took a balanced approach to assessing the feasibility of a European Longitudinal Study for Children and Young People through prioritising both scientific and policy imperatives and was carried out in cooperation with eleven European countries. The aim of the article in accordance with one of the specific tasks of the project is to find out the meaning and significance that children and young people allocate to well-being. The article discusses one of the most relevant domains of wellbeing - school, and how it relates to happiness, life-satisfaction and psychological wellbeing of children and young people. The article outlines the results of fieldwork undertaken in project consortium countries (Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, and the United Kingdom) with the goal to understand the subjective experiences of children and young people from different age groups, regions and socio-economic backgrounds. The results of the research confirmed that educational spaces could take a more significant role in promoting well-being of children and young people; in its turn, the education system must rebalance academic learning and emotional well-being.

scholarly journals “Worn-out but happy”: Postpartum Women's Mental Health and Well-Being During COVID-19 Restrictions in Australia

2022 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah E. Christie ◽  
Kassia Beetham ◽  
Elizabeth Stratton ◽  
Monique E. Francois
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

Background: From late 2019, COVID-19 disease has infiltrated the global population causing widespread challenges to public health. One cohort that has received less attention, but who may be more vulnerable to the mental and physical health related impacts of COVID-19 restrictions are postpartum mothers. The aim of this study was to explore the mental health, well-being, and health behaviours of mothers up to 12 months postpartum whilst living in Australia under COVID-19 level 3 and 4 restrictions.Methods: 351 women in their first year postpartum residing in Australia whilst under level 3/4 social distancing restrictions (during April 13 and June 11, 2020) were recruited to participate in an online questionnaire. The survey measured symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS), wellness (SF-36), physical activity (Godin-Shephard score), perceived value of health outcomes, diet, and sleep. Descriptive statistics and linear regressions were performed.Results: Data was analysed for 139 eligible women. Of these women, 74% scored “normal” for depression, 84% for anxiety, and 72% for stress. Over half (58%) of women reported being worn out all, most, or a good bit of the time and 77% reported being a happy person all, most, or a good bit of the time. Analysis of the perceived values of health outcome revealed women had high value for “getting out of the house,” “achieving a better overall mood,” and “to feel better physically.” Women were considered physically active according to the Godin Leisure score, however only 41% of women met the current Australian national physical activity guidelines of 150 min.week−1.Conclusions: Overall the majority of postpartum mums that were surveyed, have normal mental health symptoms, and despite being worn out most are happy at least a good bit of the time. This study highlights the importance of health values in maintaining leisure physical activity and mental health. In addition it appears women may benefit from virtual group exercise and community programs to encourage being physically active and socialising with friends simultaneously.

scholarly journals Adapted Physical Activity to Ensure the Physical and Psychological Well-Being of COVID-19 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Grazia Maugeri ◽  
Giuseppe Musumeci
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Anxiety Depression

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been responsible for a global pandemic involving massive increases in the daily numbers of cases and deaths. Due to the emergency caused by the pandemic, huge efforts have been made to develop COVID-19 vaccines, the first of which were released in December 2020. Effective vaccines for COVID-19 are needed to protect the population, especially healthcare professionals and fragile individuals, such as older people or chronic-disease-affected patients. Physical exercise training generally has health benefits and assists in the prevention of several chronic diseases. Moreover, physical activity improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and improving self-esteem. Therefore, the present review aims to provide a detailed view of the literature, presenting updated evidence on the beneficial effects of adapted physical activity, based on personalized and tailor-made exercise, in preventing, treating, and counteracting the consequences of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Lithuanian physical activity strategy: The culture of the body or the body cult?

Medicina ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasa Jankauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
National Level ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Body ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Health Related

The article is devoted to disclosure of the tendencies in the promotion of Lithuanian physical activity. During the Soviet times, Lithuanian sports politics was oriented to elite sport and it is still. The attempts to foster physical activity of the population lie on the movement “Sport for all,” but the results of the movement are not effective enough, because only a small part of the population (approximately 6%) took part in it. No one governmental institution has full and clear responsibility for the results of physical activity promotion. The poor environment of physical activity results in poor possibilities to be physically active in leisure domain. Differently, the huge expansion of the private sport, health, and beauty industries fosters the adoration of the body and overemphasizes the meaning of body image in the society. Physical activity is represented as the measure to achieve ideal body image or good health, but not as the measure of the overall culture of the human or society. Conclusions. The long-lasting, health-related physical activity-oriented national strategy is essential to foster physical activity, health, and quality of life at the national level. The multiplicity of possibilities in the physical activity would foster lifestyle activity instead of adoration of body image and would improve the psychological and physical well-being of the population.

Links Between Psycho-Emotional Well-Being and Aggressive Behavior of Adolescents and Their Physical Activity

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Audronė Dumčienė ◽  
Andrius Vaicekauskas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Internal Coherence ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Two Age Groups

Research aim was to establish the peculiarities of psycho-emotional well-being and aggression for physically active adolescents. The study deals with psycho-emotional well-being as a complex value consisting of four main components: level of mental health, feeling of coherence, self-control and level of stress. Adolescents were studied in two age groups: 12.81±0.38 years and 16±0.49 years, 90 subjects in each group. The survey was conducted using the following instruments: for adolescents’ mental health, feeling of internal coherence, selfcontrol and stress level as well as aggression. χ2 and t-test were applied to verify hypotheses of Mathematical Statistics. The research findings revealed that adolescents engaged in sports for more years statistically significantly (p<0.05) differed from their counterparts in all investigated parameters. All indices of psycho-emotional well-being for adolescents engaged in sports for more years were better compared to those of beginner athletes, besides, their aggression decreased.

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