Physical activity level and factors associated with perceived stress among Peruvian university professors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the transition to remote work, triggering variations in stress and physical activity (PA), associated with context-specific instability.

Objective

To identify the association between perceived stress (PS) and the level of physical activity (PA) and explore its relationship with the sociodemographic, family, work and individual characteristics of professors working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Material and methods

Cross-sectional analytical study based on a virtual survey of professors. PS was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and PA using an International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The prevalence of high PS and the association with PA were estimated using a Poisson regression analysis with rob

SUBMITTER: Cruz-Ausejo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10204283 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature