Effect of Social Isolation on Physical Activity Level, Health Literacy and Kinesophobia in Heart Rhythm Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Enrollment
- 105
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Physical Activity Level
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of our study is to examine the effect of social isolation on physical activity level, health literacy and kinesophobia in heart rhythm disorders.
Detailed Description
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, states are imposing quarantine measures and sanctions for all citizens to stay at home as much as possible. These measures severely limit physical activity. It is known that physical activity is an important preventive approach for many preventable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases. Restriction of physical activity, loss of usual routine, and reduced social and physical contact with others can cause feelings of distress, disappointment, and isolation. In the latest guidelines, increasing physical activity is recommended to prevent heart rhythm disorders and contribute to the effectiveness of treatment. The aim of our study is to examine the effect of social isolation on physical activity level, health literacy, and kinesophobia in heart rhythm disorders.
Investigators
Dilara Saklica
Principal Investigator
Hacettepe University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Having been diagnosed with heart rhythm disorders
- •Being clinically stable
- •To comply with social isolation rules
- •Volunteering to participate in the research
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having a cognitive problem
- •Not being literate
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Physical Activity Level
Time Frame: June 2020-March 2021
Physical activity level will be evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The questionnaire provides information about the time spent on walking and moderate-to-severe / vigorous activities, while also evaluating the time spent sitting (sedentary behavior level). Physical activity levels are classified according to MET-min/week values. According to these values, people are classified as physically inactive (inactive), low level of physical activity (minimally active), and sufficient level of physical activity (very active).
Fear of Movement
Time Frame: June 2020-March 2021
Fear of movement will be evaluated using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Heart. The scale consists of 17 items. The score a participant can get is between 17 and 68. The higher the total score, the higher the severity of kinesiophobia.
Secondary Outcomes
- Health Literacy(June 2020-March 2021)
- Weekly Average of Steps(June 2020-March 2021)
- Weekly Average of Going Outside(June 2020-March 2021)
- The Comorbid Conditions(June 2020-March 2021)