The Trends of Physical Activity among the Young Population during the Second Wave of the Covid 19 Pandemic- An Observational Study
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Abstract
Background: We have many researches saying Covid-19 1st wave lockdown had affected Economy and physical health of people at large. The second wave of COVID-19 appears in the year 2021and its lockdown restriction again started impairing economical and physical health of people.
Objective: To survey trends of Physical Activity among the young population during the second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic
Methods: Participants included in the study are young healthy individuals from 18 years to 35 years of age, and are at homes because of the lockdown since April 12, 2021. The survey questionnaire made to collected data regarding demographic characteristics and questions regarding the levels of physical activity like performance of activities and time spent doing the activities.
Results: Result of this study was 39.25% proportion of population has low exercise level, 19.89% has moderate exercise level and 34.41% has vigorous exercise level while 19.89% population does not indulge in any form of exercise
Conclusion: This study not only discovered reduction in physical activity levels but also established that the sedentary behavior has tremendously increased during the second wave of pandemic.
Keywords: Covid 19, second wave of pandemic, lockdown, physical activity, sedentary behavior.