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Revista de Salud Pública
versão impressa ISSN 0124-0064
Resumo
PINILLOS-PATINO, Yisel et al. Changes in Physical Activity Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rev. salud pública [online]. 2022, vol.24, n.3, pp.1-. Epub 22-Out-2022. ISSN 0124-0064. https://doi.org/10.15446/rsap.v24n3.96380.
Objective
To determine the changes in the practice of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic in adult subjects.
Methods
Cross-sectional study in 812 adults from the Colombian Caribbean region. A survey was applied by telephone that measured age, sex, educational level and socioeconomic status; likewise, the Prochaska and Marcus Physical Activity Intention Questionnaire to measure stages of change towards physical activity was applied. The time spent sitting each day in front of screens such as television, computer, and cellphone was investigated. Measurements were made throughout the months of May to July 2020. A binary logistic regression was performed to determine the relationship between individual factors and the practice of physical activity during the pandemic.
Results
The proportion of people who are categorized in the first three stages of change increased from 65% in the measurement before the pandemic to 74,4% after 4 months of social isolation (p=0,0001). The average hours a day in front of the TV for the general population is 2,7±2 hours; 3,8±2,8 hours in front of cellphones, and 2,4±2,7 hours in front of the computer. Women had a higher risk of not practicing physical activity [OR 1,9 (95% CI 1,4-2,7)], alongside people with a low educational level [OR 1,7 (95% CI 1,2-2,4)], and elderly people [OR 1,7 (95% CI 1,3-2,4)].
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors, which vary according to individual characteristics.
Palavras-chave : Motor activity; sedentary behavior; COVID-19; pandemics (source: MeSH, NLM).