ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK: A Qualitative Analysis of Free-Text Survey Data.
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- Lessons learned from the lived experiences of people living with obesity during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2025Article
- The impact of COVID-19 on physical activity and mental health: A mixed-methods approach.Journal of health psychology · 2025Article
- Impact of Physical Activity on Health Behavior Change and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Epidemic Among Chinese Adults: China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Physical activity: the key to life satisfaction - correlations between physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and life satisfaction among young adults before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Tailored Physical Activity Interventions for Long COVID: Current Approaches and Benefits-A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundSeveral quantitative studies have found a decline in physical activity in response to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The aim of the present study was to use large-scale free text survey data to qualitatively gain a more in-depth understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, then map barriers and facilitators to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behaviour (COM-B) Model of Behaviour to aid future intervention development.
methods17,082 participants provided a response to the free text module, and data from those who mentioned a physical activity related word in any context were included. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and key themes identified.
results5396 participants provided 7490 quotes related to physical activity. The sample were predominately female (84%), white (British/Irish/Other) (97%) and aged <60 years (57%). Seven key themes were identified: the importance of outdoor space, changes in daily routine, COVID-19 restrictions prevented participation, perceived risks or threats to participation, the importance of physical health, the importance of physical activity for mental health and the use of technology.
conclusionFuture physical activity interventions could encourage people to walk outdoors, which is low cost, flexible, and accessible to many. Developing online resources to promote and support physical activity provides a flexible way to deliver quality content to a large audience.
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