Variations in Physical Activity and Screentime According to School Format During the Covid ‐19 Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21354571 |
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| Authors | Emily Hill Guseman (0000-0002-6214-9041, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH; Ohio University Diabetes Institute Athens OH, corresponding author), Laura Jurewicz (Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Athens OH), Jonathon Whipps (Bowling Green State University Firelands Huron OH) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 94 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 14-22 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of School Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4391 • E-ISSN: 1746-1561 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/josh.13399 |
| PMID | 37857287 |
| OpenAlex | W4387782802 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
BACKGROUND: Early studies indicate children's physical activity (PA) decreased during the pandemic but may vary by school format and season. We longitudinally assessed changes in PA and screentime (ST) behaviors throughout 1 year of the COVID-19 pandemic and according to changes in school format. METHODS: Parents of children (5-18 years) completed a survey about school format, home characteristics, PA, and ST. Initial data were collected in November 2020 with follow-up in February, May, and August 2021. Physical activity and ST were compared by season and school format using a 4 (format) × 4 (season) repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS: Children were active for at least 60 minutes/day less often in winter (2.4 ± 0.3 days; p < .001; n = 176) than in other seasons. Longitudinal analysis (n = 61) showed that PA was highest among students attending school fully in-person and lowest among students attending remotely, though school format differences were not significant. Non-school ST did not differ by season or school format. IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY, PRACTICE, AND EQUITY: These results suggest that changes in school format influence students' lifestyle behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: The impact on children's lifestyle behaviors should be considered in planning for safe, in-person operation of schools in the event of future pandemics or natural disasters.
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) · Coronavirus Infections · Infectious disease (medical specialty) · Outbreak · Pandemic · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) · Children's Physical and Motor Development · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Virology
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