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Physical Activity and Daily Routine among Children Aged 0-12 during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain

Javier Cachón-Zagalaz1, M ª Luisa Zagalaz-Sánchez1, Víctor Arufe-Giráldez2

  • 1Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Body Expression, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 20, 2021
PubMed

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Children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered daily life for children globally.
  • Understanding lifestyle changes during lockdown is crucial for child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze physical activity (PA) and daily routines in children aged 0-12 years during lockdown.
  • To identify relationships between PA, screen time, and sleep patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative, descriptive-comparative, cross-sectional study.
  • Survey administered electronically to 837 Spanish children (0-12 years) via Google Forms and social media.
  • Convenience sampling with data collected over 45 days.

Main Results:

  • Low levels of physical activity were observed in the sample.
  • Increased digital screen time was noted, particularly among girls.
  • Sleep duration was positively correlated with physical activity and negatively with screen time.

Conclusions:

  • Children's routines during lockdown were characterized by low physical activity and significant screen time.
  • Sleep patterns were linked to activity levels and screen exposure.
  • Interventions may be needed to promote healthier routines for children post-pandemic.

Keywords:
COVID-19childrendaily activitieslockdownphysical activity

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