Changes in Physical Activity and the Occurrence of Specific Symptoms of “Long-COVID Syndrome” in Men Aged 18–25

Anna Sojka, Mariusz Machniak, Waldemar Andrzejewski, Aureliusz Kosendiak and Agnieszka Chwałczyńska
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Anna Sojka: Scientific Circle at the Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51612 Wrocław, Poland
Mariusz Machniak: Scientific Circle at the Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51612 Wrocław, Poland
Waldemar Andrzejewski: Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51612 Wrocław, Poland
Aureliusz Kosendiak: Department of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw Medical University, 51601 Wrocław, Poland
Agnieszka Chwałczyńska: Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51612 Wrocław, Poland

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 3, 1-13

Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of non-specific symptoms of “long-COVID syndrome” depending on the physical activity undertaken resulting from the imposed forms of study (distance learning–contact learning); 136 men aged 21.5 ± 1.58 from universities educating students of medical faculties were examined. The difference between the universities was mainly due to the nature of the classes undertaken (classes remotely-hybrid form) in the period from March 2020 to February 2021. Among the respondents, 17% in Group I and 16% in Group II were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including 50% in Group I with moderate symptoms, and in Group II—most people 45% with mild symptoms. The conducted research clearly shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. They show a number of important problems, such as reduced physical activity, as well as increased body weight and time spent in front of the monitor. They also make it clear that the health consequences of the pandemic affect both people who were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and those who did not suffer from this infection.

Keywords: COVID-19 restrictions; physical activity after the pandemic; long-COVID syndrome (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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