Publications by authors named "Fernanda R de Faria"
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how different movement behaviors like sleep, sedentary behavior, light, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity relate to depression and anxiety in adolescents.
- It involved 217 Brazilian teenagers who wore accelerometers for a week, and the analysis indicated that shifting time from sedentary behavior to light physical activity could improve mental health scores, while swapping light activity for moderate-to-vigorous activity might worsen them.
- The findings suggest that a balanced distribution of these activities throughout the day is important for mental health, highlighting the potential benefits of holistic interventions that address all types of movement behaviors.
Impact of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Restrictions on Employment Status, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2021
Background: North Americans report insufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and ample sedentary behaviors (SBs), suggesting possible barriers to an active lifestyle. This study compared self-reported MVPA and SB before and during COVID-19 "Stay-at-Home" restrictions as a potential barrier across North America.
Methods: Questionnaires were distributed from 21 April to 9 May 2020.