Abstract
Background and Objective: The current COVID-19 situation has restrained the movement of individuals along with instilling fear in them. COVIDThis study assesses the level of physical activity, screen time and emotional status of the individuals during the current COVID-19 situation in the population of Pakistan. Methods: The study was carried out in May 2020. The sample size was 385 and the snowball sampling technique was employed. The data was collected through a self-administered online questionnaire and included subjects from all provinces of Pakistan. The form comprised of four parts including socio-demographic details, self-reported screen time as well as SPANE and IPAQ-short form questionnaires. The data was analysed using SPSS version 25. Results: Out of 385 individuals, 89.6% reported inadequate physical activity. Among these, the majority comprised of females (92.3% vs. 80% in males). It was determined that there were higher positive affective scores in males (28.6 ± 8.1) compared to those in females (27.5 ± 7.7). The average sedentary screen time was 7.24 ± 3.76 hours that was maximally reported in the younger age group (19 years and lesser). Moreover, a downward trend of negative affective scores, from vigorous to light physical activity level, was noted.
Highlights
On January 30, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Corona Virus Disease (COVID19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), the cases of which were initially reported in late December 2019 in Wuhan, China.1COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, which belongs to the Beta Coronaviruses (BetaCoVs) category of positive stranded RNA virus called Coronavirus (CoVs)
The aim of our study is to evaluate the prevalence of insufficient physical activity, increased screen time and effects on the emotional well-being of the general population during self-isolation
The first part covered demographics, socio-economic background etc., the second part determined physical activity by using the 8 item International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)- Short Form and the third section assessed emotional wellbeing by using the scale of positive and negative experience (SPANE)
Summary
On January 30, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Corona Virus Disease (COVID19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), the cases of which were initially reported in late December 2019 in Wuhan, China.1COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, which belongs to the Beta Coronaviruses (BetaCoVs) category of positive stranded RNA virus called Coronavirus (CoVs). Particles.[2] Currently, there is no specific treatment and vaccine available for the disease; the spread of the disease can only be prevented through precautionary measures such as selfisolation.[3] As of 31st August 2020, 216 countries and territories have reported a total of 25,118,689 cases of COVID-19 to the WHO.[4]. Pakistan received its first two cases of corona virus on February 26, 2020, with recent history of a visit to Iran.[5] Taking guidance from China and Italy (two of the epicentres of COVID-19), the Government of Pakistan along with provincial administrators implemented a nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of the disease.[6]. The current COVID-19 situation has restrained the movement of individuals along with instilling fear in them. This study assesses the level of physical activity, screen time and emotional status of the individuals during the current COVID-19 situation in the population of Pakistan
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