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ArticleBMC public health2021

Reduced level of physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic is associated with depression and anxiety levels: an internet-based survey.

Paulo José Puccinelli, Taline Santos da Costa, Aldo Seffrin, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira, Rodrigo Luiz Vancini, Pantelis T Nikolaidis, Beat Knechtle, Thomas Rosemann, Lee Hill, Marilia Santos Andrade

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Article in BMC public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 133 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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133 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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Paulo José PuccinelliDepartment of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Taline Santos da CostaDepartment of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Aldo SeffrinDepartment of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Claudio Andre Barbosa de LiraHuman and Exercise Physiology Division, Faculty of Physical Education and Dance, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil.
Rodrigo Luiz VanciniCenter for Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Victoria, Brazil.
Pantelis T NikolaidisSchool of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece.
Beat KnechtleMedbase St. Gallen Am Vadianplatz, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Thomas RosemannInstitute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Lee HillDivison of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Marilia Santos AndradeDepartment of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. marilia1707@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a strong negative impact on economic and social life worldwide. It has also negatively influenced people's general health and quality of life. The aim of the present study was to study the impact of social distancing on physical activity level, and the association between mood state (depression and anxiety level) or sex with actual physical activity levels, the change in physical activity caused by social distancing period, the adhesion level to social distancing, the adoption time of social distancing, family income and age.

methodsA self-administered questionnaire with personal, quarantine, physical activity, and mood state disorders information's was answered by 2140 Brazilians of both sex who were recruited through online advertising.

resultsThe physical activity level adopted during the period of social distancing (3.5 ± 0.8) was lower than that the adopted prior to the pandemic period (2.9 ± 1.1, p < 0.001). Thirty percent of the participants presented symptoms of moderate/severe depression and 23.3% displayed moderate/severe anxiety symptoms. A greater presence of symptoms related to anxiety and depression were associated with low physical activity levels, low family monthly income, and younger age. A higher percentage of men who had no mood disorders was observed among those who were very active than among those less active.

conclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic has a negative impact on physical activity. Those who reduced their level of physical activity had the highest levels of mood disorders. Therefore, physical activity programs should be encouraged, while respecting the necessary social distancing to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2.

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AdultAnxietyBrazilCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesDepressionExerciseFemaleHumansInternetMaleMiddle AgedPhysical DistancingSurveys and QuestionnairesAnxietyCOVID-19DepressionMood statePandemicPhysical exerciseSocial distancing

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