Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, The University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
Discipline of Statistics and Information Systems and ADAPT research centre, School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Ireland.
Health Promot Int. 2022 Apr 29;37(2). doi: 10.1093/heapro/daab113.
The aim of this work was to investigate physical activity levels and the associated barriers and facilitators to physical activity in Irish adults during initial COVID-19 restrictions. Members of the general population completed an online questionnaire. Responses from 1274 participants (1274/1568, 81% completion rate) indicated that the majority (46.1%, n = 587) of people were more active than usual during the restrictions, however, 28.6% (n = 365) reported being less active. Fifty-five percent (55.3%, n = 702) of participants were meeting public health physical activity guidelines and more than half (53.3%, n = 679) reported finding new ways to be active. Walking (86%, n = 1101), physical activity in the home (47%, n = 593) and online resources (38%, n = 483) were the most frequently reported types of physical activity people engaged in. Having more time to be physically active [OR 2.326 (SD 1.948-2.794)] and a greater belief in the importance of physical activity [OR 1.192 (SD 1.001-1.444)] were predictive of exercising more than usual. Being unable to access their usual means of exercise [OR 1.612 (SD 1.369-1.902)], advised not to go outside the home [OR 1.402 (SD 1.165-1.698)] and working more than usual [OR 1.201 (SD 1.013-1.443)] were predictive of exercising less than usual. There was a positive trend in physical activity engagement by Irish adults during initial COVID-19 restrictions, likely influenced by increased time, belief that exercise was important and increased use of home-based and online exercise resources. However, almost one in three people reported being less active than usual, highlighting the need for targeted support during restriction periods.
这项工作的目的是调查爱尔兰成年人在 COVID-19 最初限制期间的身体活动水平以及与身体活动相关的障碍和促进因素。普通民众完成了在线问卷调查。在 1274 名参与者（1274/1568，完成率 81%）的回复中，大多数人（46.1%，n=587）在限制期间比平时更活跃，但也有 28.6%（n=365）报告活动量减少。55%（55.3%，n=702）的参与者符合公共卫生身体活动指南，超过一半（53.3%，n=679）的参与者报告找到了新的活动方式。报告参与最多的身体活动类型有：散步（86%，n=1101）、在家中进行身体活动（47%，n=593）和在线资源（38%，n=483）。有更多时间进行身体活动[OR 2.326（SD 1.948-2.794）]和更相信身体活动的重要性[OR 1.192（SD 1.001-1.444）]与比平时更多地锻炼有关。无法使用惯用的锻炼方式[OR 1.612（SD 1.369-1.902）]、不被建议外出[OR 1.402（SD 1.165-1.698）]和比平时工作更多[OR 1.201（SD 1.013-1.443）]与比平时更少锻炼有关。在 COVID-19 最初限制期间，爱尔兰成年人的身体活动参与率呈上升趋势，这可能是由于时间增加、相信运动的重要性以及更多地使用家庭和在线运动资源所致。然而，近三分之一的人报告活动量比平时少，这突出表明在限制期间需要有针对性的支持。
