The Consequences of the Restrictive Measures Due to Two Strict Covid-19 Lockdowns on Self-Reported Physical Activity in Adolescents

• DOI: 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.10n.3p.47
• Publication Date: 2022-09-27T15:44:40Z
• Authors: Ermioni S. Katartzi; Maria G. Kontou; Ioannis Pappas; Sofia Monastiridi; Foteini Girousi
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Leisure time

Background: Restrictions due to COVID-19 lockdowns reduced the possibilities of children and adolescents for being active, with negative consequences in adopting a healthy lifestyle. Purpose: To compare Greek adolescents’ self-reported weekly participation physical activity, during before two initial strict lockdowns, COVID-19. Secondary aims were examine these differences regard gender, associations between activity health status variables. Methods: Three hundred sixty-three (Ν=363) from secondary schools, territory (108 boys 255 girls) filled Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire TNO-AZL Children’s Health-Related Quality Life Form, online. It was cross-sectional study data collected first second different who above online questionnaires once. Results: Adolescents significantly frequency strenuous, moderate total (p.05). Time factor had effect on girls, only Positive correlations found strenuous positive moods, cognitive functioning school performance, Conclusions: This adds information regarding impact lockdowns. The findings, also, highlighted that among associated poorer psychosocial status. Thus, results could be used inform strategies promoting movement behaviors, order reduce possible future pandemics.