| Autor: |
J., Popko, M., Gałczyk, P., Hajkowski |
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Progress in Health Sciences; 2024, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p27-32, 6p |
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Purpose: This study aimed to assess the physical activity of patients who have suffered from COVID-19. The specific aim was to answer whether there is a relationship between the level of physical activity and the patient's recovery from COVID-19. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in a private medical facility in Bialystok from October 2023 to March 2024. The study involved 100 people who completed an anonymous written survey questionnaire. Participation in the survey was voluntary, and the information obtained was used in confidence, in accordance with the provisions on the protection of personal data. Results: There was a decrease in the daily activity undertaken by 33% of the people before COVID-19 and 26% after the illness. The number of people spending more than an hour on daily activity decreased from 47% to 32%. Intense effort for 12% of the people was very limited and slightly limited for 35%. Climbing several flights of stairs was somewhat limited for 23% of respondents and moderate effort for 21%. A faster return to preillness physical activity concerns the group of people active before COVID-19 several times a week (79%) and every day (76%) vs. those active once a week (54%) or less than once a week (55%). Additionally, half of the respondents, after COVID-19, still experience symptoms associated with physical exertion, such as fatigue and weakness, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Conclusions: Individuals who engaged in physical activity before the COVID-19 pandemic resumed their pre-pandemic lifestyle faster. Most respondents (71%) declared that they had returned to their pre-COVID physical activity, while the rest admitted that their lifestyle had become more sedentary and that they needed more time to rest after physical exertion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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