scholarly journals A STUDY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN YOUNG ADULTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 1405-1408
Author(s):  
Mariia A. Ovdii ◽  
Kateryna M. Solomakha ◽  
Mykola O. Yasynetskyi ◽  
Nataliia P. Ponomarenko ◽  
Yurii M. Rydzel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
The Impact

The aim: To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of physical activity and quality of life in young adults. Materials and methods: A survey of 327 young people aged 18-25 years was conducted; the SF-36 (Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form) questionnaire was used to determine the quality of life; a questionnaire taking into account the WHO Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health in order to determine the level of physical activity was applied. Results: Young adults men 88 (27%) and 239 women (73%), mean age 21.4±1.8 y.o., the survey showed that 52% of those studied did not engage in physical activity at all, 28% had insufficient physical activity, only 20% had an adequate level of physical activity. There was a decrease in all quality of life indicators during the pandemic period compared to the previous period, especially the physical role functioning indicator (p = 0.0002), general health (p = 0.0004), emotional role functioning indicator (p = 0.0001) and mental health indicator (p = 0.0004). Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the quality of life and physical activity levels of young adults and most of this is due to the restrictive measures of the pandemic.

scholarly journals The Impact of Measures Recommended by the Government to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Physical Activity Levels, Quality of Life, and Mental Health of Brazilians

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dihogo Gama de Matos ◽  
Felipe J. Aidar ◽  
Paulo Francisco de Almeida-Neto ◽  
Osvaldo Costa Moreira ◽  
Raphael Fabrício de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Elderly Male ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Impact

To reduce transmission of the coronavirus, the Brazilian government adopted containment measures to control the virus’ spread, including limitations to the practice of physical activity. It was aimed to analyze the effects of COVID-19 quarantine on physical activity levels, energy expenditure, quality of life, and level of stress in a sample of the Brazilian population. The sample included 426 participants (7 to 80 years). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Short form survey-36 (SF-36), and Stress Perception Scale, were used to assess the level of physical activity, quality of life and stress, respectively. The anthropometric data was used to the assessment of body mass index and basal metabolic rate. Body weight increased significantly in all sample (p < 0.05). During the pandemic, 84% of the sample indicated a low level of physical activity. Furthermore, weekly energy expenditure decreased significantly in all age groups during the pandemic (children p < 0.0001; adolescents: p < 0.0001; adults p < 0.001, and elderly p < 0.0001). All aspects of quality of life, significantly reduced in both sexes in all age groups (p < 0.05). With the exception of children, stress levels increased significantly during the pandemic (adolescents: male: p = 0.003, female: p < 0.05; adults: male: p = 0.003, female: p = 0.01, and elderly: male: p = 0.02, female: p = 0.03). Findings from the present study suggests that COVID-19 social isolation has negatively affected Brazilian’ physical activity and quality of life.

scholarly journals The Effects of Teacher Candidates’ Physical Activity Levels on Health-Related Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Barış Gürol ◽  
Gülsün Güven ◽  
Dilek Yalız-Solmaz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The aim of this research was to determine the effects of physical activity levels of teacher candidates on the sub-dimensions of health-related quality of life. In the research among the quantitative research methods, relational survey model was used. A total of 90 teacher candidates participated in this research. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used in this study. In the data analysis, “percentage, frequencies, standard deviation, mean, Product-Moment Correlation coefficients and Multiple regression” were used. According to the results, role functioning/emotional, pain and general health sub-dimensions are important predictors on physical activity levels. However, physical functioning, emotional well-being, vitality, social functioning, role functioning/physical, sub-dimensions have not an important impact on physical activity levels statistically. As a conclusion, participation in physical activity can be said to have a negative effect on emotional problems and pain, and a positive effect on general health status.

scholarly journals Impact of Rowing Training on Quality of Life and Physical Activity Levels in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7188
Author(s):  
Juan Gavala-González ◽  
Amanda Torres-Pérez ◽  
José Carlos Fernández-García
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

The aim of this longitudinal study was to determine whether a rowing training program improved the quality of life and the physical activity levels in female breast cancer survivors (n = 28) (stage 1–4.54%; stage 2–36.36%; stage 3–54.54%; and stage 4–4.54%), diagnosed 4.68 ± 3.00 years previously, who had undergone a subsequent intervention (preservation 56.53% and total mastectomy 43.47%) and had a current mean age of 52.30 ± 3.78 years. The participants (n = 28) engaged in a 12-week training program, each week comprising three sessions and each session lasting 60–90 min. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were also administered. The results showed statistically significant improvements in levels of physical activity and in the dimensions of quality of life. We can conclude that a 12-week rowing training program tailored to women who have had breast cancer increases physical activity levels, leading to improved health status and quality of life.

Reported physical activity and quality of life in people with lower limb amputation using two types of prosthetic suspension systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 519-527
Author(s):  
Aslı Çalışkan Uçkun ◽  
Fatma Gül Yurdakul ◽  
Şahide Eda Almaz ◽  
Kaan Yavuz ◽  
Rezan Koçak Ulucaköy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Total Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Short Form 36 ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Background: Vacuum-assisted suspension systems provide better suspension than non-vacuum systems, but data are limited on whether they improve physical activity levels and quality of life for people with amputation. Objectives: To compare the physical activity and quality of life levels of people with transtibial amputation using PIN/LOCK suspension system or vacuum-assisted suspension systems with those of able-bodied controls and to investigate parameters associated with physical activity levels. Study design: A cross-sectional observational study. Methods: Fifty-one people with amputation and 51 controls participated. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and Short Form 36 were used to measure the physical activity and quality of life, respectively. Results: The total physical activity and Short Form 36 scores were significantly lower in the participants with amputation than the controls. There were no significant differences between the two types of suspension systems in terms of physical activity levels and quality of life. The vacuum-assisted suspension system users reported significantly more bodily pain on the Short Form 36 questionnaire than the controls ( p = 0.003). The only parameter that correlated significantly with the total physical activity was the Short Form 36 physical functioning subscale ( r = 0.302, p = 0.031). Conclusion: Contrary to our expectations, vacuum-assisted suspension system users compared to PIN/LOCK users did not report greater levels of physical activity or improved quality of life or levels closer to comparable controls. Clinical relevance A better understanding of the effects of different prosthetic suspension systems on physical activity and quality of life may help clinicians when prescribing prostheses, as well as setting appropriate prosthetic expectations. This study suggests that vacuum-assisted suspension systems and PIN/LOCK suspension systems provide equal benefit to users with regards to physical activity and quality of life.

The association between physical activity and menopause-related quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Cyanna Joseph D'souza ◽  
Santhakumar Haripriya ◽  
Harish Sreekantan Krishna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background/aims Menopause can cause drastic changes that trigger severe symptoms in women and, in turn, influence their quality of life. Many women no longer prefer hormone replacement therapy because of its potential adverse effects. Hence, it is crucial to establish alternate interventions to alleviate menopausal symptoms. The aim of this study was to estimate the relationship between quality of life and level of physical activity in menopausal women. Methods A total of 260 postmenopausal women were recruited in this cross-sectional study. The Menopause Rating Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form were used to assess quality of life and physical activity respectively. Results Women with higher levels of physical activity had fewer total menopausal, somato-vegetative and psychological symptoms (P<0.001); no differences were found in vasomotor and urogenital symptoms. Conclusions Women with low physical activity levels presented with greater menopausal symptoms. Regular physical activity can be recommended to alleviate symptoms following menopause, thereby improving quality of life.

scholarly journals Physical activity trajectories following gynecological cancer: results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 1784-1790
Author(s):  
Steven Fleming ◽  
Tamara Jones ◽  
Monika Janda ◽  
Dimitrios Vagenas ◽  
Leigh Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

BackgroundParticipating in physical activity after a diagnosis of cancer is associated with reduced morbidity and improved outcomes. However, declines in, and low levels of, physical activity are well documented in the broader cancer population, but with limited evidence following gynecological cancer.ObjectiveTo describe physical activity levels from before and up to 2 years after gynecological cancer surgery; to explore the relationship between physical activity patterns and quality of life; and to describe characteristics associated with physical activity trajectories post-gynecological cancer.MethodsWomen with gynecological cancer (n=408) participated in a prospective study that assessed physical activity and quality of life pre-surgery (baseline), at 6 weeks, and 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months post-surgery. Validated questionnaires were used to assess physical activity (Active Australia Survey) and quality of life outcomes (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General). Generalized estimating equation modeling, group-based trajectory analysis, and analysis of variance were used to identify physical activity levels over time, to categorize women into physical activity trajectory groups, and to assess the relationship between physical activity levels and quality of life, respectively.ResultsWomen had a mean±SD age of 60±11.4 years at diagnosis, with the majority diagnosed with endometrial cancer (n=235, 58%) or stage I disease (n=241, 59%). Most women (80%) started with and maintained low levels of physical activity (1–10 metabolic equivalent task hours per week), reported no physical activity throughout the follow-up period, or reduced physical activity levels over time. Only 19% of women maintained or doubled physical activity levels, so that by 24 months post-diagnosis they were engaging in sufficient levels of physical activity. Women with endometrial cancer (58% of the sample) were more likely to be overweight or obese and to report low levels of physical activity or none at all. Higher physical activity levels were associated with higher quality of life (p<0.05).ConclusionThe low baseline and surveillance levels of physical activity show that the vast majority of gynecological cancer survivors have the ability to improve their physical activity levels. Integration of physical activity advice and support into standard care could lead to gains in quality of life during gynecological cancer survivorship.

Effect of interventions using physical activity trackers on physical activity in people aged 60 years and over: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (20) ◽  
pp. 1188-1194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana S Oliveira ◽  
Cathie Sherrington ◽  
Elizabeth R Y Zheng ◽  
Marcia Rodrigues Franco ◽  
Anne Tiedemann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older People ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Tracker ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundOlder people are at high risk of physical inactivity. Activity trackers can facilitate physical activity. We aimed to investigate the effect of interventions using activity trackers on physical activity, mobility, quality of life and mental health among people aged 60+ years.MethodsFor this systematic review, we searched eight databases, including MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL from inception to April 2018. Randomised controlled trials of interventions that used activity trackers to promote physical activity among people aged 60+ years were included in the analyses. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42017065250.ResultsWe identified 23 eligible trials. Interventions using activity trackers had a moderate effect on physical activity (23 studies; standardised mean difference (SMD)=0.55; 95% CI 0.40 to 0.70; I2=86%) and increased steps/day by 1558 (95% CI 1099 to 2018 steps/day; I2=92%) compared with usual care, no intervention and wait-list control. Longer duration activity tracker-based interventions were more effective than short duration interventions (18 studies, SMD=0.70; 95% CI 0.47 to 0.93 vs 5 studies, SMD=0.14; 95% CI −0.26 to 0.54, p for comparison=0.02). Interventions that used activity trackers improved mobility (three studies; SMD=0.61; 95% CI 0.31 to 0.90; I2=10%), but not quality of life (nine studies; SMD=0.09; 95% CI −0.07 to 0.25; I2=45%). Only one trial included mental health outcomes and it reported similar effects of the activity tracker intervention compared with control.ConclusionsInterventions using activity trackers improve physical activity levels and mobility among older people compared with control. However, the impact of activity tracker interventions on quality of life, and mental health is unknown.

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