Evaluation of the Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, Depression, and Life Satisfaction of University Students During the COVID-19

Year 2020, Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 128 - 139, 20.12.2020

Elif Dinler , Tuğba Badat Deniz Kocamaz , Yavuz Yakut

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.770346

Cited By: 5

Abstract

Background/aim: In our study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between the physical activity, sleep quality, depression severity and life satisfaction of university students during the Covid-19 pandemics.
Materials and methods: 200 university students who agreed to participate in the study voluntarily were included. The students replied about the effects of pandemia process with Likert scale that 14 questions. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form) (IPAQ-SF), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Beck Depression Scale (BDI), Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (SLWS) were applied to students.
Results: According to the results of the study; During Covid-19, it was determined that students' sitting time were increased, physical activity and exercise habits were decreased. It has been found that a decrease in physical activity level. It was originated that depression, lowers life satisfaction and disrupts the circadian rhythm.
Conclusion: The personal telerehabilitation programs prepared by the physiotherapist are necessary for the protection of physical and mental health and it may help to regular the circadian rhythm on pandemic process.

Keywords

Covid-19, physical activity, sleep, depression, tele-rehabilitation

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