The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Elite Swimmers and Water Polo Players: Lessons for the Future.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global daily life, including the world of elite athletes. This paper examines the multifaceted impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on elite swimmers and water polo athletes, specifically their mental health, their concerns over the virus, their intentions of getting vaccinated, and sleep disturbances that they may have faced.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study on elite swimmers and water polo players, using an anonymous questionnaire.

Results

A total of 200 elite athletes participated. The majority of the participants reported a negative impact on their mental health, screened positive for insomnia (n = 107 (53.5%), with females (n = 101; 57.7%), swimmers (n = 100, 66.7%), and university students (n = 71, 71.7%) be

SUBMITTER: Marinos G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11203378 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature