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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Physical Activity and Mental Health After COVID-19: The Role of Levels and Domains of Physical Activity.

Miloš Stamenković, Saša Pantelić, Saša Bubanj, Bojan Bjelica, Nikola Aksović, Ovidiu Galeru, Tatiana-Nela Balint, Alina-Mihaela Cristuță, Carmina-Mihaela Gorgan, Tatiana Dobrescu

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10 authors.

Miloš StamenkovićFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia.
Saša PantelićFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-4356-1874
Saša BubanjFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-7548-3321
Bojan BjelicaFaculty of Physical Education and Sports, University of East Sarajevo, 71126 Lukavica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.ORCID 0000-0001-5539-8210
Nikola AksovićFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Priština-Kosovska Mitrovica, 38218 Leposavić, Serbia.
Ovidiu GaleruFaculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.
Tatiana-Nela BalintFaculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.
Alina-Mihaela CristuțăFaculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2928-2844
Carmina-Mihaela GorganFaculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.
Tatiana DobrescuFaculty of Movement, Sports, and Health Sciences, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7397-7969

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Abstract

(1) Background: Physical activity (PA) plays a crucial role in preserving and enhancing mental health, particularly in the aftermath of major health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the specific levels and domains of physical activity that have the greatest impact on alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress in the post-COVID-19 period remain unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of different levels and domains of PA on mental health parameters, specifically symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, in individuals who had recovered from COVID-19. (2) Methods: The study included initial measurements (2-4 weeks post-recovery) and final measurements (14-16 weeks post-recovery). The sample comprised 288 participants aged 20 to 60 years (M = 47.06; SD = 12.41), with 95 men and 193 women. PA was assessed using the long version of the IPAQ questionnaire, while mental health was evaluated using the long version of the DASS scale. (3) Results: Stepwise regression analysis revealed that low- (

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