Body weight in relation to hours of sleep, and physical activity in latin american university students during the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Short sleep, physical inactivity, and being locked up are risk factors for weight gain. Objective: We evaluated weight gain according to sex, age, hours of sleep and physical activity in university students from 10 Latin American countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meth...

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Autores principales: Meza Miranda, Eliana Romina, Parra Soto, Solange Liliana, Durán Agüero, Samuel, Gómez, Georgina, Carpio Arias, Valeria, Ríos Castillo, Israel, Murillo, Ana Gabriela, Araneda, Jacqueline, Morales, Gladys, Cavagnari, Brian M., Nava González, Edna J., Bejarano Roncancio, Jhon J., Núñez, Beatriz, Cordón Arrivillaga, Karla, Mauricio Alza, Saby, Landaeta Díaz, Leslie
Otros Autores: 0000-0001-9791-8835
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2022
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ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS
SUEÑO
DESCANSO
INACTIVIDAD FISICA
PESO CORPORAL
PANDEMIA
COVID-19
EJERCICIO FISICO
CONFINAMIENTO
AUMENTO DE PESO
Acceso en línea:https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/14611
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Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) de Universidad Católica Argentina
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Sumario:Abstract: Introduction: Short sleep, physical inactivity, and being locked up are risk factors for weight gain. Objective: We evaluated weight gain according to sex, age, hours of sleep and physical activity in university students from 10 Latin American countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional and multicenter study (n = 4880). Results: The average age was 22.5 ± 4.4 years. 60.2% were currently locked up. 73.6% were women, 48.2% increased their body weight, 66% reported insufficient sleep hours, and 65.9% were inactive. Women gained more weight than men (73.2%) and younger students gained more weight (85.1%). Those who had insufficient sleep hours gained most weight (67.6%). Inactive participants gained most weight (74.7%). Students who have insufficient sleep are 21% more likely to have changes in body weight compared to students who have optimal sleep. Conclusion: The increase in body weight and its risk factors during confinement should be considered as emerging from public health.

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