INVESTIGATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SLEEP QUALITY, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION LEVELS AMONG EXERCISER AND NON-EXERCISER ADULTS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Authors : Ayşe ZENGİN ALPÖZGEN, Çiğdem EMİRZA, Saliha GÜRDAL KARAKELLE, Aybike ŞENEL, Zeynal YASACI, Özge ERTAN HARPUTLU

Pages : 165-172

Doi:10.21653/tjpr.1074640

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Publication Date : 2023-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: To assess physical activity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PA);, perceived exercise benefits, perceived sleep quality, anxiety and depression levels of adults who exercised and did not exercise during the pandemic. Methods: 1226 voluntary participants who lived in the community insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(age range 18-55 years); were included in this cross-sectional study. Demographic information was recorded, and exercise motivators and barriers were evaluated through questions prepared by the researchers. PA levels [International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IPAQ-SF);], perception about the benefits of exercise [Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale-Benefits Subscale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EBBS-BS);], sleep quality [Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PSQI);], and anxiety and depression levels [Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HADS);] were assessed. Results: There were statistically significant differences in scores of IPAQ-SF, PSQI, EBBS-BS, and HADS between those who did and did not exercise insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001);. Fifty-two percent of the participants had low PA levels during the pandemic. It was found that the main motivating factor of exercise was to improve performance and/or strength insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(81.54%);, and the main barrier was preferring to do other things insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(lack of motivation); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(84.8%);. Conclusion: Those with low PA levels have worse anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality. Knowing the motivators and barriers of PA can guide the determination of intervention and prevention strategies.
Keywords : Anksiyete, Covid 19, Depresyon, Fiziksel Aktivite, Uyku