ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2020
Physical activity and dietary behaviors: a phenomenological analysis of experiences of Ghanaians during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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- Disposal of SARS-CoV-2 corpses: experiences of environmental health officers.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Behaviors of Higher Education Students in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Evaluating the Prevalence and Predictors of Moderate to Severe Depression in Fort McMurray, Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions on College Students' Dietary Quality and Experience of the Food Environment.Nutrients · 2021Article
- COVID-19 lockdown and lifestyles: A narrative review.F1000Research · 2021Review
- Social Networks in Limbo. The Experiences of Older Adults During COVID-19 in Ghana.Frontiers in public healthArticle
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Abstract
introductionthe COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated many public health preventive measures including lockdowns or curfews. However, because humans are used to working and moving up and down, they would need to find ways to avert the negatives associated with the COVID-19 induced lockdown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore experiences of Ghanaians during the lockdown period in terms of physical activity, dietary behaviors, boredom, and changes in weight.
methodsusing a phenomenological approach, we analyzed data from 27 persons from Accra, Tema, and Kumasi who filled our online open-ended survey. We created open-ended items and circulated online (between 21
resultsmany people felt very bored and frustrated during the lockdown period, and some of these people resorted to physical exercise routines either individually or collectively as family. However, many experienced tremendous physical inactivity because of lack of space. They experienced poor eating behaviors, all of which resulted in reported weight gains.
conclusionthe COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has caused boredom and frustrations to quite a number of people. Physical inactivity increased because of lack of space, coupled with poor eating habits producing high levels of weight gain among people who experienced the lockdown in Ghana. There is therefore an urgent need to teach these people how to exercise within limited space and how to eat healthily during times of restriction.
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