scholarly journals Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and symptoms of anxiety in post-secondary students: A cross-sectional study of two Faculties

2021 ◽  
pp. 100007
Author(s):  
Michael Short ◽  
Krystle Martin ◽  
Lori Livingston ◽  
Pierre Côté
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Post Secondary Students

scholarly journals Perceived anxiety and physical activity behaviour changes during the early stages of COVID-19 restrictions in community-dwelling adults in Canada: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e050550
Author(s):  
Gavin R McCormack ◽  
Patricia K Doyle-Baker ◽  
Jennie A Petersen ◽  
Dalia Ghoneim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
High Anxiety ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic changed daily routines, including physical activity, which could influence physical and mental health. In our study, we describe physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in relation to the pandemic and estimate associations between anxiety and physical activity and sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling adults.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingCalgary, Alberta, Canada.ParticipantsBetween April and June 2020, a random sample of 1124 adults (≥18 years) completed an online questionnaire.Primary and secondary outcomesThe online questionnaire captured current walking, moderate intensity, vigorous intensity and total physical activity and sedentary behaviour (ie, sitting and leisure-based screen time), perceived relative changes in physical activity, sedentary and social behaviours since the pandemic, perceived seriousness and anxiety related to COVID-19, and sociodemographic characteristics. Differences in sociodemographic characteristics, perceived relative change in behaviour and current physical activity and sedentary behaviour were compared between adults with low and high anxiety.ResultsOur sample (n=1047) included more females (60.3%) and fewer older adults (19.2%). Most participants (88.4%) considered COVID-19 as extremely or very serious and one-third (32.9%) felt extremely or very anxious. We found no differences (p>0.05) in current physical activity or sedentary behaviour by anxiety level. The largest perceived change in behaviours included social distancing, driving motor vehicles, use of screen-based devices, watching television and interactions with neighbours. We found anxiety-related differences (p<0.05) in perceived changes in various behaviours.ConclusionsChanges in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and social behaviour occurred soon after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, and some of these changes differed among those with low and high anxiety.

scholarly journals Sedentary behaviour and physical activity in bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy M Bradley ◽  
Jason J Wilson ◽  
Kate Hayes ◽  
Lisa Kent ◽  
Suzanne McDonough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals The prevalence and influencing factors of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the rural population in China: the Henan Rural Cohort Study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e029590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Runqi Tu ◽  
Yuqian Li ◽  
Lijun Shen ◽  
HuiJuan Yuan ◽  
Zhenxing Mao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence and influencing factors of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in rural areas of China.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingA multistage, stratified cluster sampling method was used to obtain samples in the general population of Henan province in China.Participants38 515 participants aged 18–79 years were enrolled from the Henan Rural Cohort Study for the cross-sectional study.Main outcome measuresThe International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess the levels of PA and SB. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to calculate ORs and 95% CIs of potential influencing factors with physical inactivity.ResultsThe age-standardised prevalence of light PA and sitting >7.5 hours per day were 32.74% and 26.88% in the general Chinese rural adults, respectively. Gender differences were: 34.91%, 29.76% for men and 31.75%, 25.16% for women, respectively. The prevalence of participants with both light PA and sitting >7.5 hours per day was 13.95%. Education at least junior middle school, divorced/widowed/unmarried, RMB1000> per capita monthly income ≥RMB500, sitting >7.5 hours per day were negatively associated with light PA. For sitting >7.5 hours per day, the negative factors were being men, divorced/widowed/unmarried, heavy smoking, Fishery products, vegetable and fruits intake .ConclusionPhysical inactivity and SB were high in rural China. There is an increased need to promote a healthy lifestyle to the rural population.Clinical trial registrationThe Henan Rural Cohort Study has been registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Register.Registration number: ChiCTR-OOC-15006699.http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=11375

Physical activity profiles and sedentary behaviour in people following stroke: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna Paul ◽  
Stephen Brewster ◽  
Sally Wyke ◽  
Jason M. R. Gill ◽  
Gillian Alexander ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Effect of the COVID-19 Outbreak and Lockdown on Mental Health Among Post-Secondary Students in the Grand Est Region of France: Results of the PIMS-Cov19 Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cédric Baumann ◽  
Hélène Rousseau ◽  
Cyril Tarquinio ◽  
Martine Batt ◽  
Pascale Tarquinio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Abstract Background. The COVID-19 epidemic has sent billions of students into lockdown in the world. This study sought to assess the prevalence of impaired self-perceived mental health and identify associated factors among French post-secondary students during the lockdown.Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among French students living in the Grand Est area in France from May 7 to 17, 2020 during the first lockdown. An online survey was used to collect sociodemographic data, learning and teaching conditions, living conditions, and exposure to COVID-19, and self-perceived mental health was assessed with mental composite score (MCS) of the SF-12. Results. Overall, 4,018 were analyzed. Most participants were female (70.7%), and the mean age was 21.7 years (SD 4.0). The mean MCS score was 44.5 (SD 17.3). Impaired mental health, defined by a MCS<1rst Quartile, was mainly associated with female sex; decreased time for learning; not having access to the outside with a garden, a terrace or a balcony; difficulties with the living situation and having someone in the home affected by the SARS-COV2 requiring hospitalization or not. Conclusion. This study showed that living conditions during lockdown had a clear impact on the mental health of French post-secondary students. There is a need to improve prevention and to access distance education as well as an urgent need for measures to develop healthy coping strategies for students. This is a major challenge to prevent these disorders from developing into true psychiatric illnesses.

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