Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in Dutch cardiovascular disease patients

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown restrictions may impact lifestyle and therefore also physical (in)activity patterns in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lockdown on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods A total...

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Published in:Netherlands heart journal 2021-05, Vol.29 (5), p.273-279
Main Authors: van Bakel, B. M. A., Bakker, E. A., de Vries, F., Thijssen, D. H. J., Eijsvogels, T. M. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Angina pectoris
Body mass index
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Employment
Exercise
Fitness training programs
Heart attacks
Leisure
Medical Education
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Original
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Overweight
Patients
Physical fitness
Questionnaires
Restrictions
Sedentary behavior
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Shelter in place
Social distancing
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Summary:Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown restrictions may impact lifestyle and therefore also physical (in)activity patterns in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lockdown on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods A total of 1565 Dutch CVD patients participated in this prospective cohort study, in which we compared physical activity and sedentary behaviour before and during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Baseline measures were assessed in 2018 and data on follow-up measures were collected between 17 and 24 April 2020 (5 weeks after the introduction of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions). Validated questionnaires were used to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Results Moderate-to-vigorous physical activities increased from 1.6 (0.9, 2.8) to 2.0 (1.0, 3.5) h/day [median (interquartile range)] ( p  
ISSN:1568-5888
1876-6250
DOI:10.1007/s12471-021-01550-1