RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviours from before to during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: a systematic review
JF BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
JO BMJ OPEN SP EX MED
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e000960
DO 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000960
VO 7
IS 1
A1 Stockwell, Stephanie
A1 Trott, Mike
A1 Tully, Mark
A1 Shin, Jae
A1 Barnett, Yvonne
A1 Butler, Laurie
A1 McDermott, Daragh
A1 Schuch, Felipe
A1 Smith, Lee
YR 2021
UL http://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/7/1/e000960.abstract
AB Objective In March 2020, several countries banned unnecessary outdoor activities during COVID-19, commonly called ‘lockdowns. These lockdowns have the potential to impact associated levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Given the numerous health outcomes associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour, the aim of this review was to summarise literature that investigated differences in physical activity and sedentary behaviour before vs during the COVID-19 lockdown.Design, data sources and eligibility criteria Electronic databases were searched from November 2019 to October 2020 using terms and synonyms relating to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and COVID-19. The coprimary outcomes were changes in physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour captured via device-based measures or self-report tools. Risk of bias was measured using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.Results Sixty six articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review (total n=86 981). Changes in physical activity were reported in 64 studies, with the majority of studies reporting decreases in physical activity and increases in sedentary behaviours during their respective lockdowns across several populations, including children and patients with a variety of medical conditions.Conclusion Given the numerous physical and mental benefits of increased physical activity and decreased sedentary behaviour, public health strategies should include the creation and implementation of interventions that promote safe physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour should other lockdowns occur.