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The effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on physical activity of people with obesity
- Source :
- Einstein (São Paulo), Vol 20 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein, 2022.
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT Objective To verify the association of changes on physical activity levels during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak of individuals with normal weight and overweight/obesity, and the influence of sex in this relationship. Methods This cross-sectional study (survey research) was conducted in Brazil between May 5 and May 17, 2020. Participants (n=1,828 / 1,062 women >18 years) were invited through social media to answer a structured questionnaire via Google Forms. The online assessment included self-reported responses to questions on physical activity, overall health, weight, and height. Binary logistic regression analyzed the relationship between overweight/obesity (body mass index ≥25kg/m2), the impact of COVID-19 on physical activity level, and the influence of sex. Results Compared to normal weight people, those with overweight/obesity practice less moderate to vigorous physical activity (p
Details
- Language :
- English, Portuguese
- ISSN :
- 23176385
- Volume :
- 20
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Einstein (São Paulo)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.940100c0a8cf4095ac870fc4eb958265
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.31744/einstein_journal/2022ao6727