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The Effects of a Physical Activity Online Intervention Program on Resilience, Perceived Social Support, Psychological Distress and Concerns among At-Risk Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Michal GlaserGizell GreenAvi ZigdonSharon BarakGili JosephAdilson MarquesKwok W NgItamar Erez-ShidlovLani OfriRiki Tesler
Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2022)
OMHI participation was associated with improved resilience and social support, and decreased psychological distress, making it an effective strategy in health promotion for at-risk youth. An online intervention program combining mentoring in physical activity and interpersonal connections may constitute an effective health promotion strategy for at-risk youth, especially in times of crisis.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • physical activity
  • health promotion
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • randomized controlled trial
  • body mass index
  • public health
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • healthcare