Health Problems and Physical Activity Levels of Individuals with Chronic Diseases During COVID-19 Lockdown

Authors : Şura KAYA, Ayşe DOST, Selma BAZ

Pages : 672-679

Doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1104712

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Publication Date : 2022-10-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aims to investigate through the Omaha System insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OS); the health problems and physical activity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PA); levels of the individuals with chronic diseases during COVID-19 lockdown and related factors. Method: A descriptive-correlational design was used in the study. The research sample consisted of 182 individuals who had chronic diseases and were in home isolation. Personal information form, “Omaha System Problem Classification Sheme insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PCS);”, and “International Physical Activity Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IPAQ-Short Form);” were used to collect data. Results: The rate of individuals having insufficient PA was 57.7%. The most common health problems in PCS were nutrition, oral health, sleep and rest pattern. A significant relationship was found between the PA level and time spent sitting, isolation period and environmental domain problems insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Conclusions: Individuals with chronic diseases were determined to have insufficient physical activity and nutrition, oral health, sleep problems during COVID-19 lockdown.
Keywords : Chronic disease, COVID 19 virus, Physical activity, Social isolation