A cross-sectional study of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity of Jordanian population.

Sajeda AwadiAlmu'atasim KhameesWalaa AlmdallalMai AlzoubiLana TalafhaAhmad M AlsheikhBaha Aldin FaiyoumiRaed M Al-Zoubi Mazhar Salim Al Zoubi

Published in: Health science reports (2022)

The current study showed that lockdown, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, had a positive impact on the healthy lifestyle of the Jordanian population which was attributed to their feeling of the importance of sports practice on the immune system and the availability of time for those activities. However, the younger and individuals were more aware of the importance of these practices which highlights the importance of considering other age groups in future studies of healthy behaviors.

Keyphrases

physical activity
primary care
healthcare
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
current status
quality improvement