Changes in physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic among Saudi Arabians: Results from a cross-sectional study.

Hassan KobeissiAbdelrahman M AttiaTasnim Atef ElgazzarJaffer ShahAbubakr BajaberSami AlmustanyirRuaa AlsaeedRazan Omer KhalifaAhmed Y AzzamSamar HafidaSherief GhozySheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam

Published in: Health science reports (2022)

The decline in PA is a profound challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic that needs to be addressed by health practitioners and policymakers. Our study highlights the decline in PA levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of promotional programs and interventions to increase PA among the Saudi Arabian population without compromising the essential health restrictions and social distancing.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health

healthcare
mental health

health information
primary care

general practice
climate change