Physical activity level during COVID-19 global pandemic and its relation to well-being

Authors : Murat TOMRUK, Melda SOYSAL TOMRUK, İsmail ÇALIK

Pages : 27-35

Doi:10.24998/maeusabed.876017

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Publication Date : 2021-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Many countries implemented lockdowns to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(COVID-19);. Turkey is one of these countries where people were obliged to experience altered daily routines in May 2020. We aimed to identify physical activity level and well-being of people during COVID-19 outbreak and investigate the relationship among them. An on-line questionnaire was used to obtain data regarding descriptive characteristics and exercise habits. Individuals volunteered to participate in the study filled the questionnaire published in an on-line survey platform insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Google Forms); in May 2020. Physical activity level was questioned and well-being of the individuals was measured by WHO-5 Well Being Index. Spearman and Kendall analyses were used. The survey was completed by 378 adults. Approximately three quarters insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(75.1%); of participants self-reported that they did not do any vigorous physical activity and nearly half of them insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(48.1%); self-reported not to do any moderate physical activity. Well Being Score was positively correlated with vigorous physical activity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(days per week); insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.039, r=0.106);. Our results showed that increased physical activity level is associated with improved well-being in adults. Effective strategies such as doing regular physical exercise should be used to decrease negative effects of pandemic on well-being and physical activity level.
Keywords : COVID 19, Physical Activity, Well Being, Exercise