Research Article

The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Number: 19 April 29, 2023
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The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a lack of physical activity (PA) due to long-term home isolation, on individuals' depression and anxiety levels and the relationship between these factors. Method: 327 young adult university students were included in this study. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to determine PA levels, the Beck Depression Inventory was used for depression levels, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory was used for anxiety levels of individuals. Results: It was determined that 60.2% of the students had an inadequate FA level, 67.7% of the students experienced mild to severe depression, and 25% of the students experienced moderate to severe anxiety. Also, it was observed that the frequency of depression was higher in participants with an insufficient PA level, and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). The number of participants with insufficient PA at all anxiety levels was higher than that of those with sufficient PA. Conclusion: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals' FA levels decreased significantly and this decrease was significantly associated with an increase in individuals' depression levels. During COVID-19 pandemic process, lifestyle changes occurred in individuals, a more sedentary life was started in young adults, and this situation has negative effects on psychological factors.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 29, 2023

Publication Date

April 29, 2023

Submission Date

August 5, 2021

Acceptance Date

February 28, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Number: 19

APA
Karaağaç, A., & Yılmaz, H. M. (2023). The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, 19, 262-274. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.979116
AMA
1.Karaağaç A, Yılmaz HM. The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. IGUSABDER. 2023;(19):262-274. doi:10.38079/igusabder.979116
Chicago
Karaağaç, Ali, and Hüsniye Merve Yılmaz. 2023. “The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, nos. 19: 262-74. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.979116.
EndNote
Karaağaç A, Yılmaz HM (April 1, 2023) The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences 19 262–274.
IEEE
[1]A. Karaağaç and H. M. Yılmaz, “The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study”, IGUSABDER, no. 19, pp. 262–274, Apr. 2023, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.979116.
ISNAD
Karaağaç, Ali - Yılmaz, Hüsniye Merve. “The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences. 19 (April 1, 2023): 262-274. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.979116.
JAMA
1.Karaağaç A, Yılmaz HM. The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. IGUSABDER. 2023;:262–274.
MLA
Karaağaç, Ali, and Hüsniye Merve Yılmaz. “The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, no. 19, Apr. 2023, pp. 262-74, doi:10.38079/igusabder.979116.
Vancouver
1.Ali Karaağaç, Hüsniye Merve Yılmaz. The Effect of Home Quarantine and Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, and Its Effects on Anxiety and Depression in University Students in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. IGUSABDER. 2023 Apr. 1;(19):262-74. doi:10.38079/igusabder.979116

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