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Being Physically Active Leads to Better Recovery Prognosis for People Diagnosed with COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Euripedes Barsanulfo Gonçalves Gomide

    (Claretiano-University Center, São Paulo 14300-900, Brazil
    College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil
    Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    Current address: Rua José Policeno Bernardes, 254. Jardim Elisa, Batatais, São Paulo 13300-000, Brazil.)

  • Lisa Fernanda Mazzonetto

    (Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil)

  • Jéssica Fernanda Corrêa Cordeiro

    (College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil)

  • Daniella Corrêa Cordeiro

    (College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil)

  • Alcivandro de Sousa Oliveira

    (Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil)

  • Evandro Marianetti Fioco

    (Claretiano-University Center, São Paulo 14300-900, Brazil)

  • Ana Claudia Rossini Venturini

    (College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil
    Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil)

  • Pedro Pugliesi Abdalla

    (Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil)

  • Leonardo Santos Lopes Da Silva

    (Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil)

  • Márcio Fernando Tasinafo Júnior

    (Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil)

  • Denise De Andrade

    (College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil
    Human Exposome and Infectious Diseases Network (HEID), Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil)

  • Lucimere Bohn

    (Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sport, University Lusófona of Porto, 4000-098 Porto, Portugal)

  • Dalmo Roberto Lopes Machado

    (College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil
    Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    School of Education and Communication, Algarve University, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal)

  • André Pereira Dos Santos

    (College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil
    Anthropometry, Training and Sport Study and Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-900, Brazil
    Human Exposome and Infectious Diseases Network (HEID), Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-902, Brazil)

Abstract

The regular practice of physical activity helps in the prevention and control of several non-communicable diseases. However, evidence on the role of physical activity in mitigating worsening clinical outcomes in people with COVID-19 is still unclear. The aim of this study was to verify whether different levels of physical activity provide protection for clinical outcomes caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 509 adults (43.8 ± 15.71 years; 61.1% female) with a positive diagnosis of COVID-19 residing in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. Participants were interviewed by telephone to determine the severity of the infection and the physical activity performed. Binary logistic regression was used to indicate the odds ratio (OR) of active people reporting less harmful clinical outcomes from COVID-19. Active people had a lower chance of hospitalization, fewer hospitalization days, less respiratory difficulty and needed less oxygen support. The results suggest that active people, compared to sedentary people, have a lower frequency of hospitalization, length of stay, breathing difficulty and need for oxygen support. These results corroborate the importance of public policies to promote the practice of physical activity, in order to mitigate the severity of the clinical outcomes of COVID-19.

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  • Euripedes Barsanulfo Gonçalves Gomide & Lisa Fernanda Mazzonetto & Jéssica Fernanda Corrêa Cordeiro & Daniella Corrêa Cordeiro & Alcivandro de Sousa Oliveira & Evandro Marianetti Fioco & Ana Claudia R, 2022. "Being Physically Active Leads to Better Recovery Prognosis for People Diagnosed with COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:14908-:d:970995
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