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Exercise and screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic
Rachel C Colley1, Tracey Bushnik1, Kellie Langlois1
1Health Analysis Division, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
Health Reports
|July 17, 2020
Summary
Maintaining outdoor exercise and limiting screen time are linked to better mental and general health. This study examined these habits and health outcomes in Canadian adults during a period of confinement.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Health Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated changes in daily routines, including exercise and screen time.
- Understanding the impact of these behavioral shifts on health is crucial for public health guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe exercise habits and screen time changes among Canadian adults.
- To investigate the relationship between these habits and self-perceived general and mental health.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Canadian Perspectives Survey Series (CPSS) with 4,524 participants.
- Collected self-reported data on exercise (indoor/outdoor) and screen time (TV, internet, video games) changes.
- Assessed self-perceived general and mental health status.
Main Results:
- Exercising outdoors was associated with higher odds of reporting very good or excellent mental and general health, particularly for women.
- Maintaining or decreasing screen time (TV, internet, video games) correlated with better self-rated health outcomes.
- Reduced screen time and outdoor exercise were linked to improved mental and general health compared to increased screen time and no outdoor activity.
Conclusions:
- Promoting outdoor exercise and limiting screen time may be beneficial for maintaining mental and general health during confinement periods.
- Public health strategies should consider encouraging these behaviors to support well-being.
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