<p>Moving More and Sitting Less as Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors are Protective Factors for Insomnia, Depression, and Anxiety Among Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic</p>

• DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s284103
• Publication Date: 2020-12-16T21:40:45Z
• Authors: Chunping Lu; Xinli Chi; Kaixin Liang; Si-Tong Chen; Liuyue Huang; Tianyou Guo; Can Jiao; Qian Yu; Nicola Veronese; Fernanda Cunha So...; Igor Grabovac; Albert Yeung; Liye Zou
• Keywords: Depression; Odds; Sitting

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate associations of physical activity time (PAT) and sitting (ST) independently jointly with insomnia, depressive anxiety symptoms among Chinese adolescents in the context COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional including 965 (mean age = 15.26, SD 0.46) was conducted May 2020. PAT, ST depression were assessed International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form, Youth Self-Rating Insomnia Scales, 9-item Patient Health Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale via an online survey platform. Logistic regression used analyze association between COVID-19-related fear, combinations PAT symptoms. Results: fear associated higher odds lower insomnia symptoms, while these three After combining ST, group both low high set as referent. For groups reported significantly depression, and/or Regarding anxiety, only Generally, than Conclusion: a risk factor for developing adolescents. Fortunately, moving more less good sleep mental health during pandemic. Educators should help be physically active their daily life primary prevention adolescent anxiety. Keywords: exercise, activity, sedentary behavior, sleep,