Cited by 66COVID-19 and Mental HealthPhysical Activity and HealthCOVID-19 Prevention and Impact

Effects of social distancing on psychological state and physical activity routines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Di Corrado, Donatella, Magnano, Paola, Muzii, Benedetta, Coco, Marinella, Guarnera, Maria, De Lucia, Salvatore, Maldonato, Nelson Mauro·2020·Sport Sciences for Health

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Background The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected the entire world. Since the reporting of the first cases, Italy has quickly become the country hit second firmest in the world by the coronavirus. Governments' immediate protective restrictions modified the habit of the individuals and included full lockdowns of cities, travel, restricted social congregations, and suspended schools.Objectives The aim of this study was to survey the general community in Italy to better recognize their levels of psychological impact, emotional responses and maintaining their daily exercise or physical activity routines during the initial stage of the COVID-19 outbreak.Methods 670 adults were invited to complete an online survey collecting information on demographic data, physical and emotional symptoms in the past 14 days, contact history with COVID-19, and keeping regular physical activity. Data analysis was conducted through mixed qualitative and quantitative methods.Results During the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy, more than half of the respondents reported a significant psychological and physical impact.Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing significant challenges to people, families, and countries. For further studies, these findings can be used to advance psychological interventions to reduce the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Di Corrado, D., Magnano, P., Muzii, B., Coco, M., Guarnera, M., De Lucia, S., & Maldonato, N. M.
Affiliations
  • Università degli Studi di Enna Kore (IT)
  • University of Naples Federico II (IT)
  • University of Catania (IT)
Venue
Sport Sciences for Health
Published
2020-09-25
Volume
16
Issue
4
Pages
619-624
ISSN
  • 1824-7490 (ISSN-L)
  • 1825-1234
OpenAlex
W3088662012
Cited by
66
References
21
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 25 · 2021: 19 · 2020: 1
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5.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Sport Sciences for Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › COVID-19 Prevention and Impact
Keywords
COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, psychological impact, emotional symptoms, physical activity, exercise habits, lockdown, Italy, psychological intervention

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