The Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Physical Activity in Children and Youth: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence.

Andrea Eaton Geoff Denis Charles Ball Yeongho Hwang Valerie Carson Rebecca Gokiert Liz DennettHasu RajaniMona ZhangMichele P Dyson

Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2023)

Qualitative data indicated restrictions had a predominantly negative impact on PA for children and youth, but inconsistent impacts on unstructured PA. The improved contextual understanding offered by our review will be foundational knowledge for health strategies moving forward.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
mental health
healthcare
sars cov
coronavirus disease
public health
systematic review
body mass index
electronic health record
big data
machine learning
artificial intelligence
social media
climate change