Physical Activity Modifies the Severity of COVID-19 in Hospitalized Patients-Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Physical activity (PA) can modulate the immune response, but its impact on infectious disease severity is unknown. We assess if the PA level impacts the severity of COVID-19.

Methods

Prospective, cohort study for adults hospitalized due to COVID-19, who filled out the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Disease severity was expressed as death, transfer to intensive care unit (ICU), oxygen therapy (OxTh), hospitalization length, complications, C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin level.

Results

Out of 326 individuals, 131 (57; 43.51% women) were analyzed: age: median-70; range: 20-95; BMI: mean-27.18 kg/m²; and SD: ±4.77. During hospitalization: 117 (83.31%) individuals recovered, nine (6.87%) were transferred to ICU, five (3.82%)

SUBMITTER: Sutkowska E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10299429 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature