Physical Activity during the First Covid-19-Related Lockdown in Italy

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ID15514308
AuthorsEszter Füzéki (0000-0002-5466-7412, Goethe University Frankfurt, corresponding author), Jan Schröder (0000-0003-2471-6639, Universität Hamburg), Nicolò Carraro (Azienda ULSS 9 TREVISO), Laura Merlo (Azienda ULSS 9 TREVISO), Rüdiger Reer (Universität Hamburg), David A Groneberg (0000-0001-8551-6556, Goethe University Frankfurt), Winfried Banzer (Goethe University Frankfurt)
Year2021
Volume18
Issue5
Pages2511-2511
Publication date2021-03-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18052511
PMID33802549
OpenAlexW3133604008
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited39

The spread of the COVID-19 virus was met by a strict lockdown in many countries around the world, with the closure of all physical activity (PA) facilities and limitations on moving around freely. The aim of the present online survey was to assess the effect of lockdown on physical activity in Italy. Physical activity was assessed using the European Health Interview Survey questionnaire. A total of 1500 datasets were analyzed. Differences between conditions were tested with a chi 2 -based (χ 2 ) test for categorical variables, and with the Student's t -test for paired data. A fixed effects binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify relevant predictor variables to explain the compliance with World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations. We found a substantial decline in all physical activity measures. Mean differences in walking and cycling metabolic equivalent of task minutes per week (METmin/week), respectively, were 344.4 (95% confidence interval (95% CI): 306.6-382.2; p 0.001) and 148.5 (95% CI: 123.6-173.5; p p 2 (1, 3000) = 38.306, p p = 0.001) to comply with WHO PA recommendations under lockdown conditions. Measures to promote physical activity should be intensified to limit detrimental health effects

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Confidence interval · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Logistic regression · Metabolic equivalent · Odds ratio · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Demography · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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