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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, global lockdown restrictions and school closure on the physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep pattern of children and adolescents in South India

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Dr S Praisy Dr. Vaanmathi A.S
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.3.062

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown restrictions and school shut down on the physical activity, sedentary and sleep behavior of children and adolescents. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India, where students were randomly sampled. It was performed using a questionnaire that was created at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, and was validated by a Pediatrist and a Psychiatrist, at the same hospital. The questionnaire consisted of questions in 3 categories: Physical activity, Sedentary behavior and Sleep pattern, of children and adolescents, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. 450 students across the age group of 3 to 19 years were randomly selected and data was obtained from after due consent. The physical activity levels were found to be lowered during the lockdown as compared to the pre-pandemic levels.

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