Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One Year
Though we know physical activity (PA) decreased while sedentary behavior (SB) increased compared to that before the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known about subsequent changes in PA and SB throughout one year in the post-pandemic era. This study aimed to examine the changes in PA and SB in a sample...
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| description | Though we know physical activity (PA) decreased while sedentary behavior (SB) increased compared to that before the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known about subsequent changes in PA and SB throughout one year in the post-pandemic era. This study aimed to examine the changes in PA and SB in a sample of Chinese young adults using a four-wave repeated-measure design during the pandemic. A total of 411 participants provided self-reported data of sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., sex, age), PA, and SB. Nonparametric tests and generalized estimating equations were conducted. Results revealed significant changes in moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA), light PA (LPA), and SB. The MVPA of Wave 1, 2, and 3 was significantly less than that of Wave 4 (<i>p</i> < 0.001); the LPA of Wave 1 and 2 was significantly less than that of Wave 4; the SB of Wave 1 was significantly more than that of Wave 4 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Being female was the only predictor of changes in MVPA (Beta = −0.311, <i>p</i><i><</i> 0.001). Being female (Beta = 0.115, <i>p</i> = 0.003) and perceived family affluence (Beta = −0.059, <i>p</i><i><</i> 0.001) were predictors of changes in SB. As such, PA was less, while SB was more during the early stages of the pandemic. With the progress of the pandemic stages, health behaviors in young adults have been gradually improved. Sex and perceived family affluence were two important factors in predicting health behaviors. Our results can inform efficient policies or interventions in the COVID-19 era and future similar public health events. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da2a129901e44078980cae305b4274272023-11-22T23:30:27ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-10-01911140410.3390/healthcare9111404Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One YearKe Ning0Si-Tong Chen1Xinli Chi2Kaixin Liang3School of Physical Education and Sport, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, ChinaInstitute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne 8001, AustraliaSchool of Psychology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, ChinaSchool of Psychology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, ChinaThough we know physical activity (PA) decreased while sedentary behavior (SB) increased compared to that before the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known about subsequent changes in PA and SB throughout one year in the post-pandemic era. This study aimed to examine the changes in PA and SB in a sample of Chinese young adults using a four-wave repeated-measure design during the pandemic. A total of 411 participants provided self-reported data of sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., sex, age), PA, and SB. Nonparametric tests and generalized estimating equations were conducted. Results revealed significant changes in moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA), light PA (LPA), and SB. The MVPA of Wave 1, 2, and 3 was significantly less than that of Wave 4 (<i>p</i> < 0.001); the LPA of Wave 1 and 2 was significantly less than that of Wave 4; the SB of Wave 1 was significantly more than that of Wave 4 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Being female was the only predictor of changes in MVPA (Beta = −0.311, <i>p</i><i><</i> 0.001). Being female (Beta = 0.115, <i>p</i> = 0.003) and perceived family affluence (Beta = −0.059, <i>p</i><i><</i> 0.001) were predictors of changes in SB. As such, PA was less, while SB was more during the early stages of the pandemic. With the progress of the pandemic stages, health behaviors in young adults have been gradually improved. Sex and perceived family affluence were two important factors in predicting health behaviors. Our results can inform efficient policies or interventions in the COVID-19 era and future similar public health events.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/11/1404behavioral epidemiologymoderate to vigorous physical activitylight physical activitysedentary behavioryoung adultsseasonal change |
| spellingShingle | Ke Ning Si-Tong Chen Xinli Chi Kaixin Liang Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One Year Healthcare behavioral epidemiology moderate to vigorous physical activity light physical activity sedentary behavior young adults seasonal change |
| title | Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One Year |
| title_full | Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One Year |
| title_fullStr | Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One Year |
| title_full_unstemmed | Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One Year |
| title_short | Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Chinese Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated-Measure Study throughout One Year |
| title_sort | changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior in chinese young adults during the covid 19 pandemic a repeated measure study throughout one year |
| topic | behavioral epidemiology moderate to vigorous physical activity light physical activity sedentary behavior young adults seasonal change |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/11/1404 |
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