Changes in movement behaviors and back pain during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quarantine periods change routines and behaviors with potential impact on different health outcomes.

Objective

To determine the association between changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviors with changes in back pain during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine among Brazilian adults.

Methods

This was a nationwide survey through online questionnaires using data from 43,062 adults (≥ 18 years of age). Information on back pain was assessed using questions about episodes of back pain and worsening symptoms during the quarantine. The pattern of movement behaviors adopted before and during the pandemic were considered for physical inactivity (< 150 min/week of activity), high TV-viewing (≥ 4 h/d), and high computer/tablet use (≥ 4 h/d). Covariates included

SUBMITTER: Silva DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8414526 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature