Self-Perceived Changes in Physical Activity and the Relation to Life Satisfaction and Rated Physical Capacity in Swedish Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic—A Cross Sectional Study

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ID15480641
AutoresFrida Eek (0000-0002-7043-589X, Lund University, autor de correspondencia), Caroline Larsson (0000-0002-7943-5976, Lund University), Anita Wisén (Lund University), Eva Ekvall Hansson (0000-0001-7552-6486, Lund University)
Año2021
Volumen18
Número2
Páginas671-671
Fecha de publicación2021-01-14
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
EditorialMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18020671
PMID33466860
OpenAlexW3118525002
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas21
Referencias citadas32

COVID-19 restrictions may prevent people from reaching recommended levels of physical activity (PA). This study examines self-perceived changes in the extent and intensity of PA during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the relation between perceived changes in PA and general life satisfaction and perceived physical capacity. A total of 1318 participants (mean age 47.8 SD12.6; 82.1% women) were recruited through social media in Sweden during autumn 2020. The survey included questions regarding perceived changes in PA compared to the previous year, the "Rating of Perceived Capacity" scale and "Life Satisfaction Questionnaire-11". A change in PA was reported by 65% of participants. More participants reported an increase (36%) than a decrease (29%), however a decrease in PA was significantly more often considered to be due to the pandemic. The highest odds of decreased PA was found in the oldest age group (70+ years) (OR 2.8; 95% CI 1.4-5.7). Those who reported decreased levels of PA reported lower life satisfaction and aerobic capacity than the other groups ( p > 0.001). Decreased physical activity was reported by many, but an equal share reported increased activity during the pandemic. The highest odds for decreased activity was found in the oldest group-the group that has been subjected to the strictest recommended COVID-19 restrictions in Sweden

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Cross-sectional study · Disease · Life satisfaction · Logistic regression · Odds · Odds ratio · Pandemic · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Demography · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine