Exploring changes in levels and patterns of physical activity in undergraduate medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

被引:2
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作者
Al-Hindawi, Ahmed [1 ]
Kumar, Nitya [1 ]
Gaynor, Declan [1 ]
机构
[1] Ireland Med Univ Bahrain, Royal Coll Surg, Sch Med, Muharraq, Bahrain
关键词
COVID-19; social distancing; physical activity; sedentary behavior; university student; SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR; HEALTH-BENEFITS; EXERCISE; ADULTS;
D O I
10.3389/fpubh.2022.1042071
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
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 similar to 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.
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