Psychological factors associated with changes in physical activity in Dutch people with type 2 diabetes under societal lockdown: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To investigate changes in physical activity (PA) and psychological factors during societal lockdown in people with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study among Dutch adults with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected using online questionnaires. A multivariate multinomial logistic regression was performed with change in PA during societal lockdown as outcome and perceived change in stress, anxiety, perceived risk for COVID-19 infection, emotional well-being and former PA status as determinants.

Results

Five hundred and sixty seven respondents filled out the questionnaire, 536 were included in the final analysis: mean age of 65.9 ± 7.9 years; mean diabetes duration 13.3 ± 8 years; 54% men; 47% reported no change in PA, 27% became less active and 26% became

SUBMITTER: Regeer H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8279615 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature