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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nestor Asiamah, Faith Muhonja, Akinlolu Omisore, Frank Frimpong Opuni, Henry Kofi Mensah, Emelia Danquah, Simon Mawulorm Agyemang, Irene Agyemang, Sylvester Hatsu, Rita Sarkodie Baffoe, Eric Eku, Christiana Afriyie Manu
Summary: This study examined the relationship between core job components, physical activity, and mental health in a post-COVID-19 context. The results showed that physical activity was positively associated with research but negatively associated with student assessment. Mental health was positively associated with onsite teaching but negatively associated with online teaching and research.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Biological
Vicente Javier Clemente-Suarez, Ana Isabel Beltran-Velasco, Domingo Jesus Ramos-Campo, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso, Pantelis A. Nikolaidis, Noelia Belando, Jose Francisco Tornero-Aguilera
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted physical activity, exercise habits, dietary patterns, and mental health of individuals. These factors play a role in exacerbating COVID-19 symptoms, increasing the risk of death from SARS-CoV-2, and affecting vaccine effectiveness. Physical activity interventions have been shown to be valuable in preventing and treating COVID-19 by improving body composition, cardiovascular health, metabolic health, mental health, and enhancing antibody responses to vaccines.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Amy Chan Hyung Kim, James Du, Damon P. S. Andrew
Summary: This study investigates changes in physical activity, non-physical-activity health behavior, and depressive symptoms among different age groups before and after the COVID-19 outbreak lockdown in the United States. The results suggest that despite an increase in sitting time, participants tended to maintain their physical activity levels. Decreases in moderate physical activity frequency were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Matteo Guidetti, Alberto Averna, Greta Castellini, Michelangelo Dini, Daniela Marino, Tommaso Bocci, Roberta Ferrucci, Alberto Priori
Summary: The study found that during lockdown, the Italian population mainly engaged in physical activity through domestic activities and leisure time, with a generally positive psychological reaction. The majority of participants were young, well-educated females.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xianfeng Ai, Jingjing Yang, Zhibin Lin, Xiaohong Wan
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical exercise plays a crucial role in enhancing happiness and improving mental health, reducing anxiety, sadness, and depression. Intensive and frequent physical exercise are beneficial for maintaining mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kara Dadswell, Matthew Bourke, Jaimie-Lee Maple, Melinda Craike
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the physical and mental health of people worldwide. This study aimed to examine the impact of pre-pandemic physical activity habits on mental wellbeing and quality of life during the pandemic. The findings suggest that engaging in leisure-time moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and muscle strengthening exercise may protect against the potential negative impact of a global pandemic lockdown on mental wellbeing and quality of life.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christina Bjork Petersen, Christina Kruger, Julie Dalgaard Guldager, Maria Holst Algren, Signe Smith Jervelund, Gabriele Berg-Beckhoff
Summary: This study examined the link between changes in physical activity and mental health among Danish university students during the COVID-19 lockdown. The findings revealed that a decrease in physical activity was significantly associated with higher depression and stress scores. Therefore, maintaining physical activity is crucial for mental well-being during lockdown.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Quyen G. To, Corneel Vandelanotte, Kathryn Cope, Saman Khalesi, Susan L. Williams, Stephanie J. Alley, Tanya L. Thwaite, Andrew S. Fenning, Robert Stanton
Summary: The study found that resilience scores did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there were significant associations between resilience with physical activity and psychological distress.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Cristina Almeida, Ana Grilo, Elisabete Carolino, Maria Teresa Tomas
Summary: The research found that most Portuguese physical therapists engage in moderate and vigorous levels of physical activity, which has a positive impact on their mental health and well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yufei Wang, Youqiang Li
Summary: This study investigated the current state of physical activity and mental health of students in Shanghai University of Sport following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. Results revealed a negative correlation between moderate physical activity and depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, fear of COVID-19, and smartphone addiction, while sedentary behavior was positively associated with smartphone addiction.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jelena Sokic, Stanislava Popov, Bojana M. Dinic, Jovana Rastovic
Summary: The research aimed to explore the effects of physical activity and training routine on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results showed that in the early stage of the pandemic, elite athletes exhibited better mental health and adaptability to the crisis situation, while in the later stage, prolonged physical inactivity had negative effects on mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Donglin Hu, He Zhang, Yingshuang Sun, Yongqin Li
Summary: This systematic review aims to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity in children and adolescents aged 6-17 during 2020. The study hopes to provide government authorities and health professionals with necessary information to improve physical inactivity among school-aged children and adolescents during the pandemic, thus enhancing their physical health.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Lulu Wei, Jessica Y. Islam, Eduardo A. Mascareno, Argelis Rivera, Denise C. Vidot, Marlene Camacho-Rivera
Summary: Adults with chronic respiratory conditions are at higher risk of experiencing physical and mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asthma and COPD patients are more likely to report various physical symptoms. Healthcare providers should prioritize discussing management of mental health symptoms as the pandemic continues to be a public health concern in the US.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalia Heredia, Michael Machiorlatti, Belinda M. Reininger, Candace Robledo
Summary: This study found associations between socioeconomic factors such as income, neighborhood safety, education, and pet ownership with individuals' physical activity levels during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these associations varied across different income levels.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joel Shi Quan Tan, Waikit Fung, Beverley Shu Wen Tan, Jia Ying Low, Nicholas L. Syn, Ying Xian Goh, Junxiong Pang
Summary: A survey conducted in Singapore found that pet owners had higher levels of physical activity and better mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Females, unmarried individuals, employed individuals, and those who previously owned pets were more likely to be pet owners.