Journal article
Physical activity, mental health and well-being of adults during initial COVID-19 containment strategies: A multi-country cross-sectional analysis
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Vol.24(4), pp.320-326
2021
PMID: 33341382
Appears in COVID-19 Research
Abstract
Objectives: To assess physical activity (PA), mental health and well-being of adults in the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, New Zealand and Australia during the initial stages of National governments’ Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) containment responses. Design: Observational, cross-sectional. Methods: An online survey was disseminated to adults (n = 8,425; 44.5 ± 14.8y) residing in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia within the first 2-6 weeks of government-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Main outcome measures included: Stages of Change scale for exercise behaviour change; International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short-form); World Health Organisation-5 Well-being Index; and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-9. Results: Participants who reported a negative change in exercise behaviour from before initial COVID-19 restrictions to during the initial COVID-19 restrictions demonstrated poorer mental health and well-being compared to those demonstrating either a positive-or no change in their exercise behaviour (p < 0.001). Whilst women reported more positive changes in exercise behaviour, young people (18-29y) reported more negative changes (both p < 0.001). Individuals who had more positive exercise behaviours reported better mental health and well-being (p < 0.001). Although there were no differences in PA between countries, individuals in New Zealand reported better mental health and well-being (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The initial COVID-19 restrictions have differentially impacted upon PA habits of individuals based upon their age and sex, and therefore have important implications for international policy and guideline recommendations. Public health interventions that encourage PA should target specific groups (e.g., men, young adults) who are most vulnerable to the negative effects of physical distancing and/or self-isolation.
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- Title
- Physical activity, mental health and well-being of adults during initial COVID-19 containment strategies: A multi-country cross-sectional analysis
- Authors
- James Faulkner (Author) - University of WinchesterWendy J O’Brien (Author) - Massey UniversityBronagh McGrane (Author) - Dublin City UniversityDaniel Wadsworth (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - LegacyJohn Batten (Author) - University of WinchesterChristopher D Askew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyClaire Badenhorst (Author) - Massey UniversityErin Byrd (Author) - Oxford Brookes UniversityMaura Coulter (Author) - Dublin City UniversityNick Draper (Author) - University of CanterburyCatherine Elliot (Author) - Lincoln UniversitySimon Fryer (Author) - University of GloucestershireMichael J Hamlin (Author) - Lincoln UniversityJohn Jakeman (Author) - Oxford Brookes UniversityKelly A Mackintosh (Author) - Swansea UniversityMelitta A McNarry (Author) - Swansea UniversityAndrew Mitchelmore (Author) - Oxford Brookes UniversityJohn Murphy (Author) - Dublin City UniversityHelen Ryan-Stewart (Author) - University of WinchesterMia Schaumberg (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyZoe Saynor (Author) - University of PortsmouthKeeron Stone (Author) - University of GloucestershireLee Stoner (Author) - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBeth Stuart (Author) - University of SouthamptonDanielle Lambrick (Author) - University of Southampton
- Publication details
- Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Vol.24(4), pp.320-326
- Publisher
- Elsevier Australia
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jsams.2020.11.016
- ISSN
- 1878-1861
- PMID
- 33341382
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health - Biomedicine; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; Cancer Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99498807802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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