{"id":813,"date":"2020-09-09T15:11:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T22:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pandemicalliance\/?p=813"},"modified":"2020-09-10T15:12:31","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T22:12:31","slug":"changes-in-physical-activity-and-sedentary-behavior-in-response-to-covid-19-and-their-associations-with-mental-health-in-3052-us-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/pandemicalliance\/2020\/09\/09\/changes-in-physical-activity-and-sedentary-behavior-in-response-to-covid-19-and-their-associations-with-mental-health-in-3052-us-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Response to COVID-19 and Their Associations with Mental Health in 3052 US Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2022 Adults in the US (n=3,052) survey in April 2020 and who were physically active prior to CsOVID-19 reported reductions in physical activity (mean decrease 32%) and increases in sitting and screen time (20%-40%) associated with COVID-19 public health restrictions. Activity levels were unchanged among previously inactive participants. No longer meeting physical activity guidelines and increased screen time were associated with worse depression, loneliness, and stress. Self-isolation\/quarantine was associated with higher depressive and anxiety symptoms compared to social distancing.<\/p>\n

Meyer et al. (Sept 5, 2020). Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Response to COVID-19 and Their Associations with Mental Health in 3052 US Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijerph17186469<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u2022 Adults in the US (n=3,052) survey in April 2020 and who were physically active prior to CsOVID-19 reported reductions in physical activity (mean decrease 32%) and increases in sitting and screen time (20%-40%) associated with COVID-19 public health restrictions. Activity levels were unchanged among previously inactive participants. No longer meeting physical activity guidelines and…<\/p>\n

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