The impact of COVID-19 on the interrelation of physical activity, screen time and health-related quality of life in children and adolescents in Germany : results of the Motorik-Modul Study

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Der Einfluss von COVID-19 auf den Zusammenhang von körperlicher Aktivität, Bildschirmzeit und gesundheitsbezogener Lebensqualität bei Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland : Ergebnisse der Motorik-Modul-Studie
Autor:Wunsch, Kathrin; Nigg, Carina; Niessner, Claudia; Schmidt, Steffen Christian Ekkehard; Oriwol, Doris; Hanssen-Doose, Anke; Burchartz, Alexander; Eichsteller, Ana; Kolb, Simon; Worth, Annette; Woll, Alexander
Erschienen in:Children
Veröffentlicht:8 (2021), 2, Art.-ID 98, [14 S.], Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:2227-9067
DOI:10.3390/children8020098
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Erfassungsnummer:PU202102001595
Quelle:BISp

Abstract des Autors

Reduced physical activity (PA) and prolonged screen time (ST) negatively influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL), a protective factor against illness and mortality. Studies addressing the relationship between PA, ST, and mental health in youth are scarce, especially in times with high mental health burdens like the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this examination was to investigate whether PA, ST, and HRQoL before COVID-19 predict PA, ST, and HRQoL during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants from the Motorik-Modul Study (MoMo; N = 1711; Mage = 10.36 (SD = 4.04) years, female = 49.8%; healthy weight = 76.8%) self-reported their PA and ST as well as HRQoL both before and during COVID-19. Relationships of all variables, from before to during COVID-19, were investigated through a path prediction model. Results showed all variables during COVID-19 were predicted by the respective levels before COVID-19, independent of gender and age. Cross-lags revealed a negative influence of before COVID-19 ST on during COVID-19 PA. HRQoL before COVID-19 was positively associated with during COVID-19 PA in children younger than 10 years and females, but not in adolescents and boys. As age- and gender-independent negative influence of before COVID-19 ST on during COVID-19 PA has been detected, health policy may be advised to focus on a general reduction in ST instead of PA enhancement to ensure high PA levels.