Physical Inactivity in the COVID-19 Period: Determinants and Possible Relationship with Adverse Psychological Effects

Authors : Caner KARARTI, Fatih ÖZYURT, İsmail ÖZSOY

Pages : 469-483

Doi:10.21020/husbfd.1088705

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Publication Date : 2023-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to look into the possible factors associated with physical inactivity during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Secondly, it seeks to investigate the effect of physical activity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PA); levels on self-reported psychological outcomes following the curfews. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic. A total of 105 healthy participants, aged between 18-65 years, were recruited. For the purposes of characterisation, clinical and demographic data were collected. The participants were divided into three groups based on their total International Physical Activity Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IPAQ); scores in pre- and post-pandemic periods: Group 1: high PA insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(≥3000 MET min/week);, Group 2: moderate PA insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(600≤MET<3000 min/week);, and Group 3: low PA insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(<600 MET min/week);. To evaluate the depression, anxiety, and stress levels of the participants, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DASS-21); was used. While clinical and demographic data were used as variables to determine possible factors associated with PA during the COVID-19 period, the change of IPAQ and DASS-21 scores over time was taken as a criterion in the relationship between PA levels and psychological problems. Results: ANCOVA revealed a significant group*period interaction effect regarding depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. The depression, anxiety, and stress levels of the participants showed significant differences between the two periods [insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<.001; η2p=.175);; insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=.033; η2p=.064);; insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=<.001; η2p=.132);, respectively]. The results demonstrated a clear association between low PA and deterioration of emotional status in terms of both periods. In bivariate analysis, female sex, higher average hours of sleep insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(≥9.2 hours);, being smoker, higher levels of depression insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(≥7.3);, anxiety insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(≥4.9);, and stress insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(≥9.2); were associated with a low PA during the pandemic insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=<.001-.049);. Conclusion: A clear association between reduced PA and impaired emotional state was found in this study. It seems necessary to address these factors and increase awareness of individuals.
Keywords : Anksiyete, COVID 19, depresyon, fiziksel inaktivite, stres