Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with Cancer
The lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted physical activity (PA) levels around the world, affecting health parameters in young adults with cancer (YAC). To our knowledge, there is no evidence of the impact of the lockdown on the Spanish YAC. To analyse the changes in PA levels before, during, a...
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| author | Mónica Castellanos-Montealegre Fernando Rivera-Theruel Virginia García-Coll Natalia Rioja-Collado Lucía Gil-Herrero Sara López-Tarruella María Montealegre Sanz Sara Cerezo González Antonio Fernández Aramburo Ana Ruiz-Casado Rebecca Laundos Soraya Casla-Barrio |
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| description | The lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted physical activity (PA) levels around the world, affecting health parameters in young adults with cancer (YAC). To our knowledge, there is no evidence of the impact of the lockdown on the Spanish YAC. To analyse the changes in PA levels before, during, and after the lockdown of the YAC and its impact on health metrics in Spain, in this study, we utilized a self-reported web survey. PA levels decreased during the lockdown, and a significant increase in PA was observed after the lockdown. Moderate PA had the largest reduction (49%). Significant increases in moderate PA were noted after the lockdown (85.2%). Participants self-reported more than 9 h of sitting per day. HQoL and fatigue levels were significantly worse during the lockdown. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in this cohort of Spanish YAC showed a decrease in PA levels during the lockdown, affecting sedentarism, fatigue and HQoL. After lockdown, PA levels partially recovered, while HQoL and fatigue levels remained altered. This may have long-term physical effects such as cardiovascular comorbidities associated with sedentarism and psychosocial effects. It is necessary to implement strategies such as cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE), an intervention that can be delivered online, potentially improving participants’ health behaviours and outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4a6517e7b5154f5d9e9d71e8dad0741b2023-11-18T09:57:47ZengMDPI AGCurrent Oncology1198-00521718-77292023-06-013065395540810.3390/curroncol30060409Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with CancerMónica Castellanos-Montealegre0Fernando Rivera-Theruel1Virginia García-Coll2Natalia Rioja-Collado3Lucía Gil-Herrero4Sara López-Tarruella5María Montealegre Sanz6Sara Cerezo González7Antonio Fernández Aramburo8Ana Ruiz-Casado9Rebecca Laundos10Soraya Casla-Barrio11Department of Science of Physical Activity and Sport, Castilla-La Mancha University Toledo Av de Carlos III, n 21, 45004 Toledo, SpainToronto Rehabilitation Institute Rumsey Centre Cardiac Rehabilitation, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M4G 2V6, CanadaDepartment of Science of Physical Activity and Sport, Castilla-La Mancha University Toledo Av de Carlos III, n 21, 45004 Toledo, SpainDepartment of Science of Physical Activity and Sport, Castilla-La Mancha University Toledo Av de Carlos III, n 21, 45004 Toledo, SpainSpanish Cancer Association, Av Federico Rubio y Galí, n 84, 28040 Madrid, SpainMedical Oncology Service, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), 28007 Madrid, SpainClínico San Carlos Hospital, 28040 Madrid, SpainLa Mancha Centro General Hospital, 13600 Alcázar de San Juan, SpainAlbacete University Hospital, 02008 Albacete, SpainHU Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, IDIPHISA, 28222 Madrid, SpainToronto Rehabilitation Institute Rumsey Centre Cardiac Rehabilitation, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M4G 2V6, CanadaExercise Oncology Unit, Exercise and Cancer, 28009 Madrid, SpainThe lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted physical activity (PA) levels around the world, affecting health parameters in young adults with cancer (YAC). To our knowledge, there is no evidence of the impact of the lockdown on the Spanish YAC. To analyse the changes in PA levels before, during, and after the lockdown of the YAC and its impact on health metrics in Spain, in this study, we utilized a self-reported web survey. PA levels decreased during the lockdown, and a significant increase in PA was observed after the lockdown. Moderate PA had the largest reduction (49%). Significant increases in moderate PA were noted after the lockdown (85.2%). Participants self-reported more than 9 h of sitting per day. HQoL and fatigue levels were significantly worse during the lockdown. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in this cohort of Spanish YAC showed a decrease in PA levels during the lockdown, affecting sedentarism, fatigue and HQoL. After lockdown, PA levels partially recovered, while HQoL and fatigue levels remained altered. This may have long-term physical effects such as cardiovascular comorbidities associated with sedentarism and psychosocial effects. It is necessary to implement strategies such as cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE), an intervention that can be delivered online, potentially improving participants’ health behaviours and outcomes.https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/6/409young adultscancerphysical activityCOVID-19 lockdownsedentary timequality of life |
| spellingShingle | Mónica Castellanos-Montealegre Fernando Rivera-Theruel Virginia García-Coll Natalia Rioja-Collado Lucía Gil-Herrero Sara López-Tarruella María Montealegre Sanz Sara Cerezo González Antonio Fernández Aramburo Ana Ruiz-Casado Rebecca Laundos Soraya Casla-Barrio Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with Cancer Current Oncology young adults cancer physical activity COVID-19 lockdown sedentary time quality of life |
| title | Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with Cancer |
| title_full | Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with Cancer |
| title_fullStr | Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with Cancer |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with Cancer |
| title_short | Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity Levels and Health Parameters in Young Adults with Cancer |
| title_sort | impact of the covid 19 lockdown on physical activity levels and health parameters in young adults with cancer |
| topic | young adults cancer physical activity COVID-19 lockdown sedentary time quality of life |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/6/409 |
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