Autor(es): Oliveira,Alcivandro de Sousa ; Gomide,Euripedes Barsanulfo Gonçalves ; Mazzonetto,Lisa Fernanda ; Marchiori,Gianna Fiori ; Cordeiro,Jéssica Fernanda Corrêa ; Tasinafo-Júnior,Márcio Fernando ; Silva,Leonardo Santos Lopes da ; Abdalla,Pedro Pugliesi ; Venturini,Ana Cláudia Rossini ; Moraes,Camila de ; Mota,Jorge ; Machado,Dalmo Roberto Lopes ; Santos,André Pereira dos
Data: 2025
Origem: SciELO Portugal
Assunto(s): SARS-CoV-2; behavior change; physical exercise; elderly
ABSTRACT The present study aimed to compare physical activity, sedentary behavior, and general health status pre-diagnosis and post-recovery in individuals diagnosed with COVID-19; to assess the influence of COVID-19 signals, symptoms, and clinical outcomes on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and general health status in adults and older adults. A total of 509 individuals (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with COVID-19 between March 2020 and February 2021 in Ribeirão Preto/SP were evaluated. The short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity and sedentary behavior, and the “profile of people diagnosed with COVID-19” questionnaire was used to self-report general health status. Data were collected via telephone regarding the week before the COVID-19 diagnosis (pre-diagnosis) and during the interview (post-recovery). There was a significant reduction in physical activity in adults and older adults (p < .001) post-recovery. Sedentary behavior increased in adults (p = .021). General health status worsened in both adults and older adults (p < .001). Symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, and muscle pain affected physical activity; respiratory difficulty and the need for oxygen support negatively influenced sedentary behavior. Sore throat, fatigue/tiredness, and muscle pain affected general health status in adults and older adults. COVID-19 signals and symptoms negatively influenced physical activity, sedentary behavior, and general health status.
