Lifestyle habits among Sultan Qaboos University students during COVID-19 “Stay-at-Home” period
Joint Authors
al-Yaribi, Ali
al-Jabiri, Ruqayah
Source
Journal of Studies and Researches of Sport Education
Issue
Vol. 32, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2022), pp.241-252, 12 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Publication Date
2022-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Sports sciences and physical education
Abstract EN
The aim of the present study was to enhance our understanding of COVID-19 quarantine’s effect on lifestyle of Sultan Qaboos University students.
192 male and 186 female students completed an online multi-section questionnaire between 15th April and 1st May 2020 five weeks after the beginning the “stay at home” period.
Almost 34% of the students gained between 2kg – 4kg weight during this period.
We found that more than half of the students slept less than the recommend 7 hours of sleep.
Also, 75% of the students spent most of their daily time in front of screen (e.g., mobile phone & computers).
Approximately 70% of students exercised at home 3-4 times at light or moderate intensity per week with an increase of physical activity levels for most of them.
In contrast 29.2% of student engage in sedentary behaviours at home.
The major effect of COVID-19 stay-at-home period on SQU students’ daily lifestyle had behaviours warrant the attention of SQU administrations and health practitioners to prevent or mitigate the potential adverse physical and psychological consequences.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Yaribi, Ali& al-Jabiri, Ruqayah. 2022. Lifestyle habits among Sultan Qaboos University students during COVID-19 “Stay-at-Home” period. Journal of Studies and Researches of Sport Education،Vol. 32, no. 2, pp.241-252.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Yaribi, Ali& al-Jabiri, Ruqayah. Lifestyle habits among Sultan Qaboos University students during COVID-19 “Stay-at-Home” period. Journal of Studies and Researches of Sport Education Vol. 32, no. 2 (2022), pp.241-252.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1496068
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Yaribi, Ali& al-Jabiri, Ruqayah. Lifestyle habits among Sultan Qaboos University students during COVID-19 “Stay-at-Home” period. Journal of Studies and Researches of Sport Education. 2022. Vol. 32, no. 2, pp.241-252.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1496068
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendix : p. 249-252
Record ID
BIM-1496068