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- Title
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in University Student During Online Learning: The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Authors
Adang Suherman; Jajat; Sultoni, Kuston; Zaky, Mohammad
- Abstract
Introduction: Covid-19 pandemic forcing many people to do more activities from home. This study aims to report students' physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) during online learning as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: Data were obtained from reports of 377 students through online surveys using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Version (IPAQ-SF), translated into Indonesian. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and crosstab to describe the level of PA and t-test to see differences in PA & SB based on gender. Results: The results showed that of the 379 respondents, 10.1% were included in the light PA level, 51.2% moderate, and 38.5% vigorous PA level. Total MET PA per week between male and female students was significant (p = 0.034), as was vigorous PA (p <0.001). There was no difference between male and female students (p> 0.05). The average student spends nearly 9 hours of sitting time a day. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study reveals that, first, during online learning in the Covid-19 pandemic, student PA was moderate to vigorous. Second, gender has an impact on differences in PA, but not on SB. The third conclusion is that students spend a long time sitting during online learning. These results indicate the university's need for an effective intervention strategy to improve an active lifestyle for all students, especially during online learning.
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2021, Vol 17, p95
- ISSN
1675-8544
- Publication type
Academic Journal