ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025
Impact of Physical Activity on Health Behavior Change and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Epidemic Among Chinese Adults: China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).
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- Association between sedentary behaviour, sleep duration, physical activity and mental health among teachers in China during COVID-19: a cross- sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The Association Between Physical Activity and Frailty: China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- The Longitudinal Relationship Between Physical Functions and Cognitive Functions Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Primary Care.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Panel Data Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors and COVID-19's Impact on Drinking Habits: Evidence from a Japanese Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to daily life, affecting regular physical activity (PA) and health behaviors worldwide. This study investigates the associations between PA domains and changes in health behaviors and mental health outcomes among middle-aged and old Chinese adults.
methodsUsing wave 5 cross-sectional data from the 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, we analyzed 17,180 adults aged 45 and above, focusing on health behavior changes such as smoking, alcohol consumption, dietary adjustments, and panic purchasing, as well as mental health outcomes like anxiety and fear. PA was classified by intensity levels-light, moderate, and vigorous-and by activity purposes-total, leisure, and occupational.
resultsThe findings indicate that leisure PA is associated with healthier behaviors, including lower odds of increased smoking (OR = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.57-0.90) and alcohol consumption (OR = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.54-0.90), whereas occupational PA is linked to adverse behavioral outcomes, such as higher odds of smoking (OR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.15-1.83) and alcohol use (OR = 1.43, 95% CI: 1.10-1.86). Additionally, participants engaged in all domains of PA were more likely to experience anxiety and fear compared to those who were physically inactive.
conclusionsOur limited understanding of the role PA has on behavioral and mental health during public health crises highlights the importance of having tailored strategies to enhance resilience in similar future scenarios.
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