Physical activity level during the Covid-19 pandemic: Evidence from Thailand's Surveillance on Physical Activity 2019-2020
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https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.389Keywords:
Physical Activity, Surveillance, Covid-19 Pandemic, AdultsAbstract
Background: The stringent measures to contain COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a strain on the entire society including the opportunities for regular physical activity (PA). Purpose: This study examined the effects of the national curfew policy and health promotion campaigns in influencing PA during the pandemic. Methods: Thailand’s Surveillance on Physical Activity (SPA) 2019 and 2020 data were employed to compare PA level of Thai adults aged 18–64 years in three periods: pre-pandemic, during the maximum curfew and after maximum curfew was lifted. A total of 4460 respondents from SPA 2019 (face-to-face interview) and 4482 respondents from SPA 2020 (online survey) were included in the analysis. Global Physical Activity Questionnaires (GPAQ) Version 2.0 was used to assess PA. Results: The prevalence of sufficient MVPA among Thai adults decreased from 74.6% in SPA2019 to 54.7% in SPA2020. The decrease was accompanied by reduction in the average daily MVPA from 580 to 420 minutes. The prevalence of sufficient MVPA was at its lowest during the maximum curfew, and slightly increase during the relaxed curfew period. Those who were exposed to the Fit from Home (FFH) campaign were 1.4 times more likely to have sufficient MVPA. Conclusion: The pandemic measures imposed by the government have reduced the PA opportunities of Thai adults. The slight increase on the PA level after the maximum curfew was lifted suggested that continuous health promotion program is necessary to revert PA of Thai adults. Funding: SPA is funded by Thai Health Promotion Foundation grant number 63-0030.
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