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Perspectives of the Saudi medical students toward the impact of lockdowns on their physical activity level and lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Physical activity levels among college students in Saudi Arabia.Saudi medical journal · 2025Pooled it
- AHP-MOORA framework for longitudinal evaluation of Pharm.D program learning outcomes: a tool for Saudi pharmacy programs accreditation and curriculum enhancement.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Remote learning and physical activity in medical students from Latin America: a cross-sectional study during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Physical activity (PA) level is affected by various factors in university students. Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the Saudi Ministry of Education announced the closure of schools and universities as a preventive measure. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on PA levels and other lifestyle aspects among the Saudi medical students and to explore their perspectives toward it. Methods: Three hundred ninety-six medical students have completed the survey, which consisted of three sections: (1) participant's demographic data; (2) five statements about the PA and the lockdown; and (3) the International PA Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Results: About 63.9% of the participants were female, and 60.4% were of normal weight. Approximately 80% of participants were classified as inactive. Regarding the perspective of the students, 52.8% reported that they were not exercising regularly in the gym before the lockdown, and 46.9% reported that the lockdown and transition to online learning affected their compliance with exercise. During the lockdown and shift to online learning, the majority of participants experienced decreased PA levels, 42.4% experienced weight gain, and 53.6% reported a negative impact on their psychological status. Conclusion: Generally, the results of this study showed that the COVID-19 had a negative influence on the PA level, as well as other lifestyle aspects (
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