Exploring changes in levels and patterns of physical activity in undergraduate medical and nursing students during the Covid-19 pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22084792 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ahmed Al-Hindawi (0000-0001-5397-3082, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain), Nitya Kumar (0000-0001-7391-3730, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain), Declan Gaynor (0000-0003-0605-7895, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 1042071-1042071 |
| Publication date | 2022-10-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1042071 |
| PMID | 36388379 |
| OpenAlex | W4307556857 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 51 |
This study reports the physical activity (PA) levels among medical and nursing students at a university in Bahrain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through self-selection sampling of an online survey, participants' data on general demographics, PA levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and reasons for PA changes were collected. From the 110 valid responses, 70 participants (63%) experienced a decrease in PA during the COVID-19 lockdown. Fear of contracting COVID-19 and lack of motivation were two significant reasons for reduced PA levels ( p < 0.001) compared to those who did not experience a decrease in PA. Other factors significantly associated with reduced PA levels include living alone ( p < 0.018) or with roommates ( p < 0.006) compared to living with family. Having more time available was associated with positive changes to PA levels ( p < 0.001). Significant differences in MET-min/week were seen between students who experienced increased PA (median of 1605 MET-min/week) compared to those who experienced a decrease (424 MET-min/week) or no change (1070 MET-min/week) in PA levels ( p < 0.001). In conclusion, low PA levels are prevalent within medical and nursing students in Bahrain (51% reported < 600 MET-min/week), with ~2 in 3 students reporting a decrease in PA levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support programs and strategies to increase engagement in PA within this population are warranted
Demographics · Disease · Environmental health · Pandemic · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Population · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Demography · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Internal Medicine
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |