Ecological Triad of Human Health Factors: Negative Combined Effect of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and COVID-19

    May 2022 in “ Голова и шея. ”
    Stas Loginov, Aleksandr Sergeevich Snigirev
    TLDR Physical activity increased, but sedentary behavior also rose, especially in men.
    The study analyzed the impact of three environmental factors on human health, focusing on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, and COVID-19. Conducted in two stages with students (n=73 before and n=56 during the pandemic), it used the IPAQ questionnaire to assess PA across work, transportation, housework, and leisure. Results showed an increase in daily PA from 2.07 to 3.1 hours, mainly due to increased movement and leisure walking. However, sedentary behavior in men increased on weekdays. No cumulative effect of low PA, sedentary behavior, and COVID-19 on PA-sedentary behavior ratio was found, indicating a need for further research with a larger sample.
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