Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", Via Medina n. 40, 80133 Naples, Italy.
Inter-University Research Centre "Population, Environment and Health", University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza Umberto I, 1, 70121 Bari, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 May 16;17(10):3481. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17103481.
On February 2020, the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic began in Italy. In order to contain the spread of the virus, the Italian government adopted emergency measures nationwide, including closure of schools and universities, workplaces and subsequently lockdown. This survey was carried out among Italian undergraduates to explore their level of knowledge about the epidemic and the behaviors they adopted during the lockdown. An electronic questionnaire was administered to the students attending three Italian universities. A good level of knowledge about the epidemic and its control was registered in the sample, mainly among students attending life sciences degree courses. The majority of the students did not modify their diet and smoking habits, while a great part of the sample reported a decrease in physical activity (PA). Students from life sciences courses showed a higher awareness regarding the infection and the control measures. The lockdown caused an important reduction of PA. Preventive interventions should transform the restrictive measures also as an opportunity to improve lifestyle.
2020 年 2 月，新型冠状病毒（2019-nCoV）疫情在意大利爆发。为了控制病毒的传播，意大利政府在全国范围内采取了紧急措施，包括关闭学校和大学、工作场所，随后实施封锁。本调查是在意大利大学生中进行的，旨在探讨他们对疫情的了解程度以及在封锁期间采取的行为。我们向三所意大利大学的学生发放了电子问卷。在样本中，我们记录到了对疫情及其控制措施的较好了解程度，主要是在生命科学学位课程的学生中。大多数学生没有改变他们的饮食和吸烟习惯，而很大一部分样本报告说他们的体力活动（PA）减少了。生命科学课程的学生对感染和控制措施的认识更高。封锁导致 PA 显著减少。预防干预措施应将限制措施转变为改善生活方式的机会。
