Social Distancing, Physical Activity, and COVID-19: Implications for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Brazil

Paulo H. C. de Vasconcelos, Daniela L. Gomes, Gabriela C. Uliana and Anselmo de A. Costa e Silva
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Paulo H. C. de Vasconcelos: Nucleus of Behavior Theory Research, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
Daniela L. Gomes: Nucleus of Behavior Theory Research, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
Gabriela C. Uliana: Nucleus of Behavior Theory Research, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
Anselmo de A. Costa e Silva: Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 23, 1-12

Abstract: A lack of glycemic control and diabetes are risk factors for complications related to COVID-19, and social isolation can hinder adherence to physical activity. Thus, this study sought to assess the impacts of social distancing on the practice of physical activity of individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This was a transversal study carried out using an online form to collect sociodemographic, practice of physical activity, and social distancing data. Of the 472 participants, 85.6% reported that they were respecting the steps of social distancing. Social distancing affected the practice of physical activity in adherence to the habit of practicing in frequency, duration, and perception of change in intensity. An association was found between noticing a lot of stress in the home environment and stopping physical activity; lower levels of tolerance to social distancing were associated with less physical activity, and maintaining the habit of practicing physical activity was associated with decreasing the intensity of the practice. Hence, social distancing harmed the practice of physical activity as part of the treatment of individuals with T1DM, both in the habit of practicing and in the characteristics of these practices of physical activity, such as frequency, duration, and intensity.

Keywords: social isolation; coronavirus infections; physical exercise (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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