Physiological and mental health changes in cancer patients during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that we are currently facing, many governments across the world have declared a state of emergency and even confinements. This stressful situation, in addition to prolonged stays at home, may imply a radical change in lifestyle behavior and physical activity (PA). The aim of this study is to evaluate the physiological and psychological effects in cancer patients who changed their PA habits during the COVID-19 state of emergency in Spain.

Methods

Thirty-three participants were evaluated pre- and post-state of emergency. A series of questionnaires was used to assess cancer-specific quality of life.

Results

The most relevant results revealed significantly lower walking time (p < 0.001) and sitting time (p = 0.014). U

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez-Santamaria B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9525225 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature