scholarly journals Assessment of Play and Sedentary Behaviours Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Children Aged 10-16 Years Old- A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Ashi Jain ◽  
Priyanka Shirsath
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Sleep Cycle ◽  
Sleep Study ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
The Impact

Aim: The aim of the study is to assess if there are any changes in the play, sedentary and mood behaviours of children aged between 10-16 years of age before and during the on-going covid-19 pandemic. Background: Covid-19 pandemic led to closures of schools and play grounds, social distancing, quarantining, etc., impacting the lifestyle activities of children and adolescents across the entire day. This led to an increase in the sedentary behaviours and decreased physical activity in children having detrimental effects on cardiometabolic/psychosocial health. In this study we aim to see the impact on lifestyle, mood, movement and screen time of children aged 10-16 years old before and during the Covid-19 global pandemic using online self-administered survey. Methodology: 100 online responses were collected from children as per inclusion criteria. Demographic data and consent was taken. The survey was divided into 2 parts 1) Lifestyle and Study behaviours of the child- having 6 questions based on health, study, sleep cycle and motivation of the child, etc. 2) Movement and Screen timing of the child- which included the hours and type of physical activity, screen time and school’s participation which was responded by the parents/older children based on before and during the Covid-19 period. The 100 responses were statistically calculated. Result: The study concludes that sedentary behaviours due to reduced physical activity and increased screen time including all gadgets have impacted the mood, diet, sleep, study of the child. This highlight the need for strategies to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary time in children during the current and potential future pandemics to prevent long-term health risks. Key words: Covid-19 pandemic, physical activity, sedentary behaviour, children, school.

scholarly journals Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Response to COVID-19 and Their Associations with Mental Health in 3052 US Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Meyer ◽  
Cillian McDowell ◽  
Jeni Lansing ◽  
Cassandra Brower ◽  
Lee Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Societal Changes ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic altered many facets of life. We aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19-related public health guidelines on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, mental health, and their interrelations. Cross-sectional data were collected from 3052 US adults 3–8 April 2020 (from all 50 states). Participants self-reported pre- and post-COVID-19 levels of moderate and vigorous PA, sitting, and screen time. Currently-followed public health guidelines, stress, loneliness, positive mental health (PMH), social connectedness, and depressive and anxiety symptoms were self-reported. Participants were grouped by meeting US PA guidelines, reporting ≥8 h/day of sitting, or ≥8 h/day of screen time, pre- and post-COVID-19. Overall, 62% of participants were female, with age ranging from 18–24 (16.6% of sample) to 75+ (9.3%). Self-reported PA was lower post-COVID among participants reporting being previously active (mean change: −32.3% [95% CI: −36.3%, −28.1%]) but largely unchanged among previously inactive participants (+2.3% [−3.5%, +8.1%]). No longer meeting PA guidelines and increased screen time were associated with worse depression, loneliness, stress, and PMH (p < 0.001). Self-isolation/quarantine was associated with higher depressive and anxiety symptoms compared to social distancing (p < 0.001). Maintaining and enhancing physical activity participation and limiting screen time increases during abrupt societal changes may mitigate the mental health consequences.

scholarly journals Association between leisure-time physical activity and the risk of chronic diseases

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Dedele ◽  
A Miskinyte
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases or chronic diseases, account for 71 percent of all deaths globally, affecting individuals of all age groups and countries. Epidemiological studies have shown an association between a lack of physical activity (PA) and the risk of raised blood pressure, increased body mass index and obesity that can lead to chronic diseases. Methods The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between leisure-time PA and the risk of chronic diseases among adult population. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 470 men and 641 women who participated in “The Impact of Sustainable Mobility, Physical Activity and Environmental Factors on Urban Population Health Study (ISMA)” in Lithuania. Leisure-time PA was self-reported and divided into three levels: low, moderate and high. Logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of chronic diseases according to leisure-time PA. Results More than half (55%) of the study population engaged in a moderate intensity PA and 12% of participants engaged in a high intensity leisure-time PA. Men 1.6 times more often than women reported engaging in a high intensity PA in leisure time (p = 0.004). Adults who engaged in low intensity leisure-time PA had almost 3 times (OR = 2.91; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.62-5.24) higher risk of chronic diseases, whereas those adults who reported moderate intensity leisure-time PA had an OR of 1.63 (95% CI 0.92-2.87) compared to individuals who engaged in a high-level PA. Conclusions Our findings suggest that high levels of leisure-time PA could reduce the risk of chronic diseases and this effect was significantly stronger in men. Key messages Global decline in PA is related to inaction during leisure time and sedentary behaviour at work and at home that has a major health impact worldwide. High levels of leisure-time PA are important factor for chronic disease prevention.

scholarly journals Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown Measures on Lifestyle Behavior in Children and Adolescents With Severe Obesity

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A344-A345
Author(s):  
Ozair Abawi ◽  
Mila Sofie Welling ◽  
Emma van den Eynde ◽  
Elisabeth F C van Rossum ◽  
Jutka Halberstadt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Severe Obesity ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
External Eating ◽  
Weekly Physical Activity ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown measures were implemented with large impact on lifestyle behaviors and well-being of children (including adolescents). The impact on children with severe obesity, who plausibly are at even larger risk, has not yet been described. Aim of this study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on eating behaviors, physical activity, screen time and quality of life (QoL) of children with severe obesity. Methods: In this mixed-methods study, questionnaires and semi-structured telephone interviews were used to investigate impact of COVID-19 during the first wave in the Netherlands (April 2020) on children with severe obesity (adult BMI-equivalent ≥35kg/m2) treated at our obesity center. The Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire - Child, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, and Dutch Physical Activity Questionnaire were filled out by their families pre-pandemic and during lockdown. Changes over time in percentile scores, weekly physical activity and screen time were assessed. Qualitative analyses were performed according to the Grounded Theory. Results: We included 83 families, of which 75 participated in the interviews. Their children’s characteristics were mean age 11.5years (SD 4.6), 52% female, mean BMI SD score 3.8 (SD 1.0), indicating severe obesity. On group level, no changes in scores for emotional, restrained, external eating, and QoL nor in screen time were observed (Δ scores +9.2, +3.9, +0.3; and +3.0, respectively; -0.3 hr/wk; all p&gt;0.05). Weekly physical activity decreased (Δ -1.9 hr/wk, p=0.02). Age, pre-existent psychosocial problems and pre-pandemic questionnaire scores were associated with improved or deteriorated questionnaire scores in specific subgroups. For example, children who did not fulfill WHO physical activity criteria pre-pandemic showed a further decline from 2.8 to 0.7 h/wk (p=0.001). Children with high emotional and external eating during lockdown had the lowest QoL scores (p-values &lt;0.01). Qualitative data showed that an increased demand for food was frequently observed (n=21), mostly in children aged &lt;10 years (19/21). This was attributed to loss of daily structure, increased stress, or emotional eating. Families who reported no changes (n=15) or improved eating behaviors (n=11) attributed this to already existing strict eating schemes that they kept adhering to. Conclusion: This study shows differential response profiles to COVID-19 lockdown in children with severe obesity. Although on group level lifestyle scores averaged out, a substantial part of families reported deterioration in physical activity and eating behaviors. Children with pre-existent psychosocial problems, high external or emotional eating scores were most at risk. Health care professionals should target these vulnerable children to minimize short- and long-term negative physical and mental health consequences.

P027 Assessment of physical activity in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
B Ben Ouahma ◽  
W Triki ◽  
K Maatallah ◽  
H Ferjani ◽  
D Ben Nessib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
School Sports ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in childhood, grouping together different diseases characterized by arthritis of unknown origin with onset before age of 16 years. JIA may cause functional impairment and a limited exercise capacity thus a reduced time engaged in physical activity. The aim of the study was to describe participation in physical activity among children with JIA. Methods We conducted a descriptive retrospective study including 23 patients with JIA according to the classification criteria of the International League of Associations for Rheumatology ILAR. Demographic data were collected. All patients answered a questionnaire referring to physical activity. Results The mean age of our patients was 16 years old with a sex ratio of 3. The education level was distributed as follows: 8,7% were in elementary school and 21,7% were in high school. Only 4,3% of the children were participating in high loading sports. Twenty-one per cent of the children reported spending &gt;3 h per week in physical activity during leisure time. Participation in compulsory school-educational physical activity was reported in 43,5% of the children and 26,1% reported full participation. Full exemption from school sports was reported in 46.5% of cases and it was mostly associated with functional limitations. Exercise therapy was prescribed in 26.1% of patients and it was mainly swimming. The impact of physical activity on symptoms was divided into 43,5% of the children who reported an aggravation, 8,7% who reported an improvement and 34,8% who didn't report any change. Conclusion Physical activity in childhood is important to acquire knowledge and behavioral skills in order to maintain an active lifestyle. A special attention to children with JIA is required in order to promote their full potential of social interaction and improve long-term outcome.

Abstract 219: The Impact of Handheld devices on Healthy Lifestyles among School Age Children: A Report from Project Healthy Schools

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Lee ◽  
Qingmei Jiang ◽  
Robert Rogers ◽  
Belinda Vuong ◽  
Wen-Ching Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
School Age ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Schools ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: Project Healthy Schools (PHS) is an initiative designed to promote healthy lifestyles in middle school-age children in Michigan. Following the introduction of smartphones and portable video game platforms such as the Play Station Portable more children are using these devices. This trend has led to an increase in screen time in preteens resulting in less time being spent on more active, health-promoting activities. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the increase in technology and handheld/gaming devices and the impact on student’s lifestyle behaviors participating in PHS. METHODS: Data on sedentary behaviors were collected from 4,021 middle school students by a self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire is completed by all participants of PHS at baseline and after completion of the program. The questionnaire focuses on dietary habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Sedentary behavior (screen time) questions included amount of time spent watching TV, playing video games or playing on the computer. In order to determine if technology use was impacting this cohort, baseline survey results were analyzed over a 6 year period. Because the exposure to technology could be associated to socioeconomic status (SE) of the schools, we balanced the sample in SE (based on median household income) through stratified simple random sampling without replacement. Screen times were categorized into high screen time (> 120 min /day) and low screen time (≤ 120 min/day). RESULTS: The trends of different types of screen time were plotted from 2008 to 2013 (2010 data were excluded to avoid the bias caused by the extremely small sample size of this year). A consistent trend of a high percentage of TV viewers was present each year. However, the percentage of students categorized as high computer game users and high video game users increased with each year (Table 1). CONCLUSIONS: There was a significant increase in both time spent playing on the computer and time spent playing video games between the years 2008 - 2013. It’s possible the introduction of smartphones and portable video games has contributed to this trend. It is essential for wellness programs such as PHS to focus on the importance of limiting the amount of time spent playing screen games while promoting increased physical activity to this age group.

Diet, Physical Activity, and Screen Time to Sleep Better: Multiple Mediation Analysis of Lifestyle Factors in School-Aged Children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2020 ◽  
pp. 108705472094041 ◽  
Author(s):  
George C.C. Hong ◽  
Russell Conduit ◽  
Jason Wong ◽  
Mirella Di Benedetto ◽  
Eunro Lee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
The Impact

Objective: This study examined the mediation roles of multiple lifestyle factors in school-aged children. Structural equation modeling (SEM) tested how lifestyle factors play mechanism roles one another in the impact of ADHD to seek theoretical and intervention insights. Method: An online survey assessed children’s lifestyle factors including diet, physical activity, screen time, sleep difficulties, and having ADHD diagnosis. A multi-country sample from English speaking nations included 309 caregivers. Multiple regression and SEM were planned to identify significant correlates and mediators of ADHD in explaining lifestyle differences. Results: Preliminary multiple regression showed only sleep quality was significantly different between children with and without ADHD. Significant triple mediation effects suggested diet, physical activity, and screen time mediated the ADHD impact on sleep quality. Conclusion: Researchers and practitioners may incorporate the findings to develop intervention models for children with ADHD attending to the mediational roles of lifestyle factors to improve sleep quality.

scholarly journals Global effect of COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep among 3- to 5-year-old children: a longitudinal study of 14 countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony D. Okely ◽  
Katharina E. Kariippanon ◽  
Hongyan Guan ◽  
Ellie K. Taylor ◽  
Thomas Suesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Parental Stress ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
World Health ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Parent Survey ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The restrictions associated with the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to young children’s daily routines and habits. The impact on their participation in movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary screen time and sleep) is unknown. This international longitudinal study compared young children’s movement behaviours before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Parents of children aged 3–5 years, from 14 countries (8 low- and middle-income countries, LMICs) completed surveys to assess changes in movement behaviours and how these changes were associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Surveys were completed in the 12 months up to March 2020 and again between May and June 2020 (at the height of restrictions). Physical activity (PA), sedentary screen time (SST) and sleep were assessed via parent survey. At Time 2, COVID-19 factors including level of restriction, environmental conditions, and parental stress were measured. Compliance with the World Health Organizations (WHO) Global guidelines for PA (180 min/day [≥60 min moderate- vigorous PA]), SST (≤1 h/day) and sleep (10-13 h/day) for children under 5 years of age, was determined. Results Nine hundred- forty-eight parents completed the survey at both time points. Children from LMICs were more likely to meet the PA (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AdjOR] = 2.0, 95%Confidence Interval [CI] 1.0,3.8) and SST (AdjOR = 2.2, 95%CI 1.2,3.9) guidelines than their high-income country (HIC) counterparts. Children who could go outside during COVID-19 were more likely to meet all WHO Global guidelines (AdjOR = 3.3, 95%CI 1.1,9.8) than those who were not. Children of parents with higher compared to lower stress were less likely to meet all three guidelines (AdjOR = 0.5, 95%CI 0.3,0.9). Conclusion PA and SST levels of children from LMICs have been less impacted by COVID-19 than in HICs. Ensuring children can access an outdoor space, and supporting parents’ mental health are important prerequisites for enabling pre-schoolers to practice healthy movement behaviours and meet the Global guidelines.

scholarly journals Impact of lockdown in patients with congestive heart failure during the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Chague ◽  
M Boulin ◽  
JC Eicher ◽  
F Bichat ◽  
M Saint-Jalmes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Congestive Heart Failure ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
P Value ◽  
Private Company ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): Dijon Football Côte d"Or OnBehalf CLEO-CD Background Congestive heart failure (CHF) can be destabilized by Covid-19 (C19) lockdown. Purpose To evaluate the impact of lockdown in CHF patients. Methods 150 out-patients from the HF Clinic of our hospital were invited to answer to a phone-call interview during the 7th week of first C19 lockdown . Results From 124 questionnaires, more than 1/5 felt worse and almost 1/4 declared a psychologic distress. CHF medications were modified in 10%. Decrease in physical activity was observed in 2/5. Almost 1/2 declared increased screen time;  smokers often increased consumption. Adherence to dietary counselling was reduced by 1/6, increase in weight and HF symptoms were common. Some patients benefitted from a teleconsultation. Conclusions Our patients exhibited well-being impairment and unhealthy behaviours. Medication adherence was not diminished and the reduction in care access was counterbalanced by a switch toward telehealth. Main results 124 patients 75 Male (M) 49 Female (F) p value between M and F Age, years 71.0 ± 14.0 68.9 ± 13.7 74.3 ± 14.0 0.03 Urban/Rural 82/42 49/26 33/16 0.84 HFrEF* 87 62 25 &lt;0.001 Dilated cardiomyopathy 50 37 13 0.02 Ischemic 23 18 5 0.06 Other 51 20 31 &lt;0.0001 Current NYHA class I/II/III/IV 39/48/28/9 29/29/14/3 10/19/14/6 0.66 History of NYHA III-IV class 94 62 32 0.03 Electronic device/Telemonitoring 77/28 54/18 23/10 &lt;0.001/0.66 Increase in dyspnea or edema or fatigue 27 13 14 0.07 Decrease in well-being 27 12 15 0.07 Psychological distress (#) 23 15 (20.0) 8 0.64 Weight gain &gt; 2 kg 34 22 (29.3) 12 0.68 Switch for teleconsultation (##) 16 11 (34.4) 5 1 Teleconsultation (total) 23 14 9 1 Decrease in physical activity 52 25 (33.3) 27 0.02 Increase in screen time 57 31 (41.3) 26 0.27 Increase in cigarette consumption (9 smokers) 4 3 1 1 Decrease in dietary adherence (###) 22 (17.7) 15 (20.0) 7 (14.3) 0.47 *HFrEF; # Kessler-6 score ≥ 5; ## from planned physical examination; ### salt, water, alcohol

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