Health and Fitness

Physical activity and sleep changes among children during the COVID-19 pandemic

K. Singh, S. C. Armstrong, et al.

This study by Karnika Singh and colleagues examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected physical activity and sleep patterns in 94 obese children, revealing a significant drop in daily steps and delayed sleep times during school closures. The findings emphasize the critical role of in-person activities in promoting healthier lifestyles for children facing obesity.

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted children's daily routines, potentially impacting physical activity (PA) and sleep. This study objectively measured PA and sleep patterns in 94 obese children (5–17 years) before, during, and after school closures. During closures, daily step count decreased by 1655 steps, sleep onset and wake times were delayed by ~1 h 45 min, and sleep duration decreased by >12 min. Step counts increased when in-person activities resumed. These findings highlight the importance of in-person activities for maintaining healthy behaviors in children with obesity.

Publisher

npj Digital Medicine

Published On

Mar 16, 2024

Authors

Karnika Singh, Sarah C. Armstrong, Brooke E. Wagner, Julie Counts, Asheley Skinner, Melissa Kay, Jennifer S. Li, Svati Shah, Nancy Zucker, Cody Neshteruk, Mary Story, Lilianna Suarez, William E. Kraus, Alexandra R. Zizzi, Jessilyn Dunn

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