Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Physical Activity and Social Interactions in Young Adults

Completed

• Conditions: Social Interaction; Physical Inactivity; COVID-19

• Registration Number: NCT06135623
• Lead Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University

Brief Summary

There are studies on the impact of quarantine measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals' social interactions and physical activities. We think that the adaptation of individuals who have had COVID-19 infection to return to social and physical activities after restrictions may affect participation in these activities. The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term impact of COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity and social interaction in young adults, depending on whether they have had a COVID-19 infection.

Detailed Description

Corona Virus Disease-19 was declared as a pandemic on 11 March 2020 by the World Health Organization. The fact that the measures taken to prevent the spread of the pandemic bring about a global quarantine process affects people's social interactions and physical activity levels with each other. The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term impact of COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity and social interaction in young adults, depending on whether they have had a COVID-19 infection. Physical activity levels were assessed with the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Social interactions and social phobias are Social Interaction Anxiety Scale and Social Phobia Scale were evaluated.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-06-14
• Primary Completion: 2022-11-11
• Study Completion: 2022-11-11
• Status Verified: 2023-11
• Study First Submitted: 2023-11-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-11-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-11-14
• Study First Posted: 2023-11-18
• Last Update Posted: 2023-11-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 163

Inclusion Criteria

• Young adults aged 18-25
• Agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Having mental retardation

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS)	Four Months	The social interaction anxiety level of the participants was measured with the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS).
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form	Four Months	The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) was used to determine the physical activity levels of the participants.
Social Phobia Scale (SPS)	Four Months	Social phobia levels of the participants were evaluated using the Social Phobia Scale (SPS)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bezmialem Vakıf University; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Eyüp, Turkey