Impact of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Restrictions on Employment Status, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior.

Autor:	Howe CA; Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA., Corrigan RJ; Honors Tutorial College, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA., de Faria FR; Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Triângulo Mineiro, Ituiutaba 38305-200, Brazil., Johanni Z; Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA., Chase P; Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA., Hillman AR; Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2021 Nov 13; Vol. 18 (22). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Nov 13.
DOI:	10.3390/ijerph182211935
Abstrakt:	Background: North Americans report insufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and ample sedentary behaviors (SBs), suggesting possible barriers to an active lifestyle. This study compared self-reported MVPA and SB before and during COVID-19 "Stay-at-Home" restrictions as a potential barrier across North America. Methods: Questionnaires were distributed from 21 April to 9 May 2020. ANOVAs compared data overall and by group (age, sex, race, income, education, employment status). Results: During restrictions, 51.4% ( n = 687) of the 1336 responses (991 female, 1187 Caucasian, 634 18-29 years) shifted to work from home and 12.1% ( n = 162) lost their job. Overall, during restrictions, 8.3% ( n = 110) fewer reported work-related MVPA (-178.6 ± 20.9 min/week). Similarly, 28.0% ( n = 374) fewer reported travel-related MVPA, especially females and younger age groups. While the 7.3% ( n = 98) fewer reporting recreational MVPA was not statistically significant (-30.4 ± 11.5 min/week), there was an increase in SB (+94.9 ± 4.1 min/week) in all groups, except the oldest age group (70+ years). Locomotive activities and fitness class remained the predominant MVPA mode. Of those reportedly using facilities (68%; n = 709) before COVID, 31.3% ( n = 418) would not return due to it "being unsafe". Conclusion: While barriers related to pandemic restrictions had a negative short-term impact on MVPA and SB in North America, the long-term impact is unknown.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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