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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Unveiling the Moderating Factors in the Relationship between Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life among University Students during COVID-19: A Mixed Study Design.

Eman M Mortada, Nisreen N Al Awaji, Uzma Zaidi, Monira I Aldhahi, Hadel Alsaleh, Nouf Alroqaiba, Salwa S Awad

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7 authors.

Eman M MortadaDepartment of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8660-4299
Nisreen N Al AwajiDepartment of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-1853-0398
Uzma ZaidiDepartment of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5114-2082
Monira I AldhahiDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5255-4860
Hadel AlsalehDepartment of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Nouf AlroqaibaDepartment of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Salwa S AwadDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University PNURSP2024R126
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study examines the moderating effects of various factors on the relationship between physical activity (PA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among 287 female college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected through an online questionnaire covering health issues, PA, self-esteem, HRQoL, and sociodemographic information, supplemented by semi-structured interviews and focus groups with six participants. Results showed that 46% of respondents had good HRQoL, and 38% were physically active. The interactions of age, socioeconomic status (SES), and academic performance with PA on HRQoL were insignificant. However, physical and mental health problems significantly moderated the PA-HRQoL relationship, accounting for 1% and 4% of the variance, respectively. The qualitative analysis highlighted the need for student activity clubs and mental health support to enhance coping strategies and overall HRQoL. In conclusion, age and SES did not moderate the PA-HRQoL relationship, while physical and mental health issues did. Programs targeting students with health problems are crucial to improving their physical and mental health, thereby enhancing their well-being.

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academic performancehealth-related quality of lifehealth sciences university studentsmoderating effectphysical activity

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PMID39057532
PMCPMC11276181

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