Comparison of emotional status and quality of life in women with different physical activity levels during covid-19 pandemic

Purpose: It was aimed to compare the effects of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic process on physically active and inactive women under general quarantine conditions. And second aim was to compare physical activity and general well-being in women who were employees and non-employees in a non-governmental organization. Methods: A total of 286 women were included in this study. The research was conducted online via the Google Forms web survey platform. The demographic information of the participants and non-governmental organization volunteering were asked before the questionnaires. Individuals' levels of physical activity were assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (IPAQ), stress level was assessed The Distress Thermometer index, anxiety levels were assessed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), quality of life was evaluated with the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref questionnaire (WHOQOL-Bref). Results: It was found that physically inactive women had significantly higher anxiety and stress levels and lower quality of life (p<0.05). And women who were employees in a non-governmental organization had significantly higher physically activity level and lower anxiety and stress levels and better quality of life (p<0.05). Conclusion: Physical activity has an intensely positive effect on anxiety, stress, and quality of life during COVID-19 pandemic under general quarantine conditions

Comparison of emotional status and quality of life in women with different physical activity levels during COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose: It was aimed to compare the effects of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic process on physically active and inactive women under general quarantine conditions. And second aim was to compare physical activity and general well-being in women who were employees and non-employees in a non-governmental organization. Methods: A total of 286 women were included in this study. The research was conducted online via the Google Forms web survey platform. The demographic information of the participants and non-governmental organization volunteering were asked before the questionnaires. Individuals' levels of physical activity were assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (IPAQ), stress level was assessed The Distress Thermometer index, anxiety levels were assessed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), quality of life was evaluated with the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref questionnaire (WHOQOL-Bref). Results: It was found that physically inactive women had significantly higher anxiety and stress levels and lower quality of life (p<0.05). And women who were employees in a non-governmental organization had significantly higher physically activity level and lower anxiety and stress levels and better quality of life (p<0.05). Conclusion: Physical activity has an intensely positive effect on anxiety, stress, and quality of life during COVID-19 pandemic under general quarantine conditions

The Relationship between Exercise Capacity and Muscle Strength, Physical Activity, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Cancer Cachexia

Background: Exercise capacity is a significant determinant of mortality for cancer patients, so knowing the possible determinants of exercise capacity will produce physical and psychological benefits for individuals with cancer cachexia. Purpose: To investigate the relationship between exercise capacity on peripheric and respiratory muscle strength, physical activity, fatigue and quality of life in subjects with cancer cachexia. Methods: The study included 31 patients diagnosed with cancer cachexia. Functional capacity was assessed by 6-Minute Walk Test, hand grip strength and proximal muscle mass by hand dynamometer, respiratory muscle strength by the Maximum Expiratory Pressure and Maximum Inspiratory Pressure measurements, physical activity by International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form, fatigue by Brief Fatigue Inventory, and quality of life by EORT-QLQ-C30. The relationship between functional capacity and continuous independent variables was determined using Spearman’s or Pearson’s tests. Results: A strong positive correlation was observed between exercise capacity and expiratory muscle strength (r = 0.75, p < 0.001), activity level (r = 0.68, p < 0.001), and quality of life global health status (r = 0.74, p < 0.001). Conversely, a strong negative correlation was found between exercise capacity and fatigue severity (r = −0.64, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Higher exercise capacity in cancer cachexia patients is linked to reduced fatigue, improved respiratory muscle strength, increased physical activity levels, and enhanced quality of life. When designing rehabilitation programs or exercise interventions for individuals with cancer cachexia, it is crucial to assess their exercise capacity and tailor the programs accordingly

Comparison of sit-to-stand test and sixminute walk test in asthmatic and healthy children

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Predictors of functional exercise capacity in asthmatic children and adolescents

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