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ArticleJournal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi2025

Associations of Sex and Household Area With Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior During Total and Partial COVID-19 Lockdowns in Chile: A Study in Adults Aged 18-44 Years.

Jairo Vanegas-López, Rodrigo Guzmán-Venegas, Gabriel Marzuca-Nassr, Claudio Muñoz-Poblete, Gonzalo Quiroz-Sandoval, Juan Silva-Urra, Andres Orellana-Uribe, Sebastián Dubó, Ignacio Sepúlveda, José Luis Márquez

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Jairo Vanegas-LópezFaculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Rodrigo Guzmán-VenegasLaboratorio LIBFE, Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile.
Gabriel Marzuca-NassrDepartamento de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Claudio Muñoz-PobleteDepartamento de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Gonzalo Quiroz-SandovalFaculty of Health Sciences, Arturo Prat University, Iquique, Chile.
Juan Silva-UrraUniversity of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile.
Andres Orellana-UribeEscuela de Kinesiología, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago, Chile.
Sebastián DubóDepartamento de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile.
Ignacio SepúlvedaSchool of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
José Luis MárquezSchool of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Funding

Dicyt Project 021991 MA_MEDUniversidad de Santiago de ChileVicerrectoría de Investigación, Innovación y Creación
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Abstract

objectivesThe coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic led to various intensities of lockdowns, affecting lifestyles globally. This study investigates the impact of partial lockdown versus total lockdown on adult physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior.

methodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted from April 2020 to October 2020, with 493 participants included in the analysis.

resultsThe analysis revealed no significant differences in total PA or total sitting time between partial lockdown and total lockdown scenarios. However, moderate physical activity (MPA) significantly decreased during total lockdowns, with more pronounced reductions among females than males. Notably, a positive correlation was found between household area and MPA, suggesting that larger living spaces may encourage more PA. A negative correlation was observed between sitting time and MPA during both types of lockdown.

conclusionsTotal lockdown conditions were associated with a significant decrease in MPA, highlighting sex disparities in PA responses. Living space size emerged as a crucial factor in maintaining PA levels during restricted conditions. This study emphasizes the need to consider environmental and demographic factors in public health strategies during prolonged periods of restricted movement.

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COVID-19ExerciseFamily CharacteristicsQuarantineSedentary BehaviorAdolescentAdultChileCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePandemicsSARS-CoV-2Sex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesCOVID-19Physical activityQuarantineSedentary behavior

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PMCPMC11986574

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