Homes became the "everything space" during COVID-19: impact of changes to the home environment on children's physical activity and sitting.
Michael P R SheldrickNils J SwindellAmie B RichardsStuart J FaircloughGareth StrattonPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2022)
The COVID-19 restrictions forced children to spend almost all their time at home. Children's PA, standing, and sitting breaks at home declined during the restrictions, while sitting increased. Mostly negative changes occurred in homes, some of which impacted children's behaviours at home. To avoid the changes persisting post-lockdown, interventions are needed to reset and promote children's PA and discourage prolonged sitting time.