Moving forward: understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during COVID-19—an integrative review and socioecological approach

Knight, Rachel, McNarry, Melitta, Sheeran, Liba ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1502-764X, Runacres, Adam, Thatcher, Rhys, Shelley, James and Mackintosh, Kelly 2021. Moving forward: understanding correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during COVID-19—an integrative review and socioecological approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 (20) , 10910. 10.3390/ijerph182010910

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Abstract

Population-level physical activity (PA) and sedentary time/behaviour estimates represent a significant public health issue exacerbated by restrictions enforced to control COVID-19. This integrative review interrogated available literature to explore the pandemic’s impact on correlates of such behaviours in adults (≥18 years). Five electronic databases were systematically searched in January 2021. Data extracted from 64 articles were assessed for risk-of-bias using the Mixed Methods Assessment Tool, with correlates identified, coded, and themed via thematic analysis. A socioecological model of during-pandemic PA was conceptualized and mapped to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behaviour (COM-B) model of behaviour change mechanisms, which illustrates influences over five levels: Individual (biological)—general health; Individual (psychological)—mental health, cognition, motivation, and behaviour; Social—domestic situation, sociodemographic factors, support, and lifestyle choices; Environmental—resources and area of residence; and Policy—COVID-19-related rules. For sedentary time/behaviour, individual level factors, namely general and mental health, may be important correlates. Neither age or sex were clearly correlated with either behaviour. As we transition into a new normal, understanding which behaviour mechanisms could effectively challenge physical inactivity is essential. Targeting capability on a psychological level may facilitate PA and limit sedentary time/behaviour, whereas, on a physical level, maximizing PA opportunities could be crucial.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Healthcare Sciences
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Additional Information:	This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/).
Publisher:	MDPI
ISSN:	1660-4601
Funders:	Sport Wales COVID-19 Contingency Fund
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	19 October 2021
Date of Acceptance:	6 October 2021
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2024 00:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/144927

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