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2nd Edition of Active and Healthy Confinement Lifestyle (AHCL): Cross-Disciplinary Approach to Be Better Prepared for Future Pandemics

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences & Services".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2023) | Viewed by 10677

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Dr. Achraf Ammar

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1. Department of Training and Movement Science, Institute of Sport Science, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, 55128 Mainz, Germany
2. Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiologya nd Psychology: Physical Activity, Health and Learning (LINP2), Université Paris Lumières, Paris Nanterre University, 92000 Nanterre, France
Interests: health; lifestyles; home confinement; physical activity; multidisciplinary approach; sport, nutrition; performance
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Dr. Khaled Trabelsi

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High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
Interests: nap; sleep; sports medicine; psychometrics
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Jmaiel

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Digital Research Center of Sfax (CRNS), University of Sfax, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
Interests: digital health; software engineering; model-driven architecture; self-adaptive and pervasive systems; autonomic middleware
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Dr. Aimen Khacharem

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1. Laboratoire DeVisu, UVHC-University Polytechnic Hauts-de-France, CEDEX, 59313 Valenciennes, France
2. LIRTES-EA 7313, UPEC-Université Paris Est Créteil Val de Marne, 94000 Créteil, France
Interests: cognitive psychology; differential psychology; sport psychology; teaching methods; educational technology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying at home and doing less in terms of social interactions and exercise. This can have a negative effect on our physical and mental health as evidenced by previous multicenter studies (e.g., ECLB-COVID19 survey).

In order to be well prepared for possible re-closing measures as well as for future pandemics, we invite researchers in public health, epidemiology, physical activity domains, psychology, biostatistics, sociology and computer science to submit high-quality empirical papers, systematic reviews or meta-analysis:

  • investigating changes in lifestyle behaviors (e.g., Physical activity, diet, sleep, social participation, ...) during the COVID‐19
  • aiming to provide scientific data to help identify risk factors for the psychosocial strain during the COVID-19 outbreak
  • investigating the effect of different restriction levels on lifestyle behaviors and mental wellbeing
  • investigating the effect of exercising and/or maintaining other confinement healthy behaviors on physical and mental health.
  • dealing with reopening and/or reclosing measures and their effect on physical and mental health.
  • focusing on the application of digital technology to promote Active and Healthy Confinement Lifestyle (AHCL)
  • dealing with the potential of big data in promoting physical and mental health during pandemics
  • discussing the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral and policy interventions aiming to address physical and mental health problems derived from pandemic situations.

Dr. Achraf Ammar
Dr. Khaled Trabelsi
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Jmaiel
Dr. Aimen Khacharem
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • pandemic
  • health
  • lifestyles
  • wellbeing
  • psychosocial strain
  • physical activity
  • athletes
  • sleep
  • diet
  • digital health

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The First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Strengthened the “Strong” and Weakened the “Weak” Ones
by Albertas Skurvydas, Ausra Lisinskiene, Daiva Majauskiene, Dovile Valanciene, Ruta Dadeliene, Natalja Istomina, Ieva Egle Jamontaite and Asta Sarkauskiene
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(21), 14523; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192114523 - 5 Nov 2022
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The aim of this study was to explore how the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which contact communication was severely restricted, changed psychological health indicators, such as subjective assessment of health and depression, impulsivity, stress and emotional intelligence (EI) and how [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to explore how the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which contact communication was severely restricted, changed psychological health indicators, such as subjective assessment of health and depression, impulsivity, stress and emotional intelligence (EI) and how that depended on age, gender, physical activity (PA), sports specificity and body mass index (BMI).We surveyed 6369 before and 2392 people during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were aged 18–74 years. Participants completed the Danish Physical Activity Questionnaire (DPAQ), the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSREIT), Barratt Impulsiveness Scale Version 11 (BIS-11), subjective depression and health self-assessments. One-way and two-way analyses of variance (ANOVA) were performed to assess the effect of independent variables on the dependent variables of MVPA (METs). Statistical analysis showed that restrictions during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic did not alter moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), except for a significant decrease in MVPA in women aged 18–25 years, or body mass index in women and men of different ages. An increase in depression and impulsivity was observed, especially an increase in unplanned or spontaneous activity. The restrictions during the first wave increased stress in women of all ages and, rather unexpectedly, improved health self-assessment in men.The study showed that the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic affected people’s subjective assessment of health, depression, stress and impulsivity in two ways: it “weakened the weak ones” and “strengthened the strong ones”. Full article
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Changes in Alcohol Consumption among Different Population Groups during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Outcomes of the Slovenian Cross-Sectional National Survey (SI-PANDA)
by Sandra Radoš Krnel, Maja Roškar, Marjetka Hovnik Keršmanc, Maruša Rehberger, Gorazd Levičnik and Ada Hočevar Grom
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(20), 13576; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013576 - 20 Oct 2022
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Background: Slovenia ranks amongst the countries with the highest recorded alcohol consumption. The mortality rate attributed to alcohol-related causes of death in Slovenia also exceeds the EU average. The aim of our research was to confirm the changes in alcohol consumption in Slovenia [...] Read more.
Background: Slovenia ranks amongst the countries with the highest recorded alcohol consumption. The mortality rate attributed to alcohol-related causes of death in Slovenia also exceeds the EU average. The aim of our research was to confirm the changes in alcohol consumption in Slovenia during the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic on a representative sample and to identify vulnerable groups at higher risk of increasing alcohol consumption. Methods: Two consecutive data collections of the National Survey on the Impact of the Pandemic on Life, each in different epidemiological situations, were conducted. A structured questionnaire was used to monitor the number of alcoholic beverages consumed during the pandemic, compared to the time before the pandemic. Results: The majority of the population did not change the number of alcoholic beverages consumed, and among those with changes, there were significantly more of those who drank less than those who drank more. Among respondents who drank a greater number of alcoholic beverages, statistically significantly higher proportions were found in younger age groups, people with post-secondary vocational education or higher, and people with a higher probability of mental health problems. Conclusions: During the pandemic crisis, we need to pay special attention to vulnerable groups that are at higher risk of increasing alcohol use. Full article
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Assessing Physical Fitness of Athletes in a Confined Environment during Prolonged Self-Isolation: Potential Usefulness of the Test of Maximal Number of Burpees Performed in 3 Minutes
by Joshua Qi Jun Tai, Shu Fen Wong, Steve Kin Ming Chow, Darine Hui Wen Choo, Hui Cheng Choo, Sofyan Sahrom and Abdul Rashid Aziz
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(10), 5928; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19105928 - 13 May 2022
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Due to a prolonged period of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to monitor the physical condition of athletes isolated at home with a fitness tool that measures various aspects of physical fitness, which does not require any special equipment, and [...] Read more.
Due to a prolonged period of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to monitor the physical condition of athletes isolated at home with a fitness tool that measures various aspects of physical fitness, which does not require any special equipment, and can be performed within a small space. This study assessed the reliability and validity of the test of performing the maximal number of burpees in 3 min (or 3-MBT) to monitor strength, power, and aerobic endurance in trained athletes. For Part I (reliability of the 3-MBT), 20 (10 male, 10 female) national athletes from various sports performed the 3-MBT on two separate test sessions. Athletes performed as many burpees as possible within 3 min and the primary performance criteria was the number of burpees completed (where a higher number reflected a better performance). The 3-MBT displayed excellent relative reliability in the athletes, with an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and coefficient of variation (CV %) of >0.92, and <3.0%, respectively. For Part II (validity of the 3-MBT), 40 (20 M, 20 F) athletes performed the 3-MBT, and the countermovement jump (CMJ), isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), seated medicine ball throw (SMBT), isometric bench (IBP) and maximal aerobic power (VO2max) tests on separate sessions. When data of male and female athletes were pooled, there were significant correlations between relative 3-MBT and relative CMJ height (r = 0.65, large; p < 0.001), relative IMPT peak force (r = 0.50, large; p < 0.001), relative IBP peak force (r = 0.36, moderate, p = 0.02), and relative VO2max (r = 0.50, large; p < 0.001). In conclusion, the 3-MBT is a reliable and reasonably useful test and is a valid assessment of lower body power and strength, upper body strength and aerobic fitness in trained male and female athletes. Full article
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Pediatric Behavioral Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Expert Advice for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
by Kimberly Burkhart and Carolyn E. Ievers-Landis
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(11), 5920; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20115920 - 23 May 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the child mental health crisis and existing disparities. Child anxiety, depression, suicide attempts and completions, and mental-health-related emergency department visits significantly increased. In response to this crisis, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) developed behavioral health task [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the child mental health crisis and existing disparities. Child anxiety, depression, suicide attempts and completions, and mental-health-related emergency department visits significantly increased. In response to this crisis, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) developed behavioral health task forces associated with funded pediatric centers of disaster excellence. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) to prepare for future endemics and pandemics, with behavioral health identified as a priority in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. This commentary provides insights from pediatric disaster preparedness and response behavioral health subject matter experts. Our roles have been to identify how to build behavioral health professional competencies across disciplines and various medical settings and to strengthen emergency interdisciplinary behavioral health care capability regionally and at the national level. Specific examples of interdisciplinary training and demonstration projects are included as models for enhancing behavioral health situational awareness and developing curricula to support preparedness and response for the current ongoing pandemic and future natural and biological disasters. This commentary also includes a call to action for workforce development to move beyond a boots-on-the-ground mentality for pediatric behavioral health disaster preparedness and response toward a more inclusive role for behavioral health providers of varied specialties. This means that behavioral health providers should become more informed of federal programs in this area, seek further training, and find innovative ways to collaborate with their medical colleagues and community partners. Full article
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