Evaluation of physical activity among undergraduate students in Mogadishu Universities in the aftermath of COVID-19 restrictions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International restrictions were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic to limit social interaction and viral transmission. These measures had a negative impact on physical activity (PA), creating changes in students' health and lifestyles. The present study aimed to evaluate the levels of PA among undergraduate students in three different universities in Mogadishu after the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown using the international physical activity questionnaire-long version (IPAQ-L) and its potential associated factors.

Methods

This study is a multicentral study conducted at Somali International University, Horn of Africa University, and Daha International University. A total of 1,189 respondents were asked to answer the online questionnaire provided via a link share

SUBMITTER: Al-Mhanna SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9558621 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature