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October 2, 2025Acta kinesiologica

Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study on Perceived Physical Activity Decline and Mental Health

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GCGuilherme de Souza CostaAGAndrea De GiorgioNBNicola Luigi Bragazzi

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds reduced physical activity in adolescents post-COVID-19, indicating a link to mental health issues.

Key Points

  • Perceived physical activity declined significantly in adolescents following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Depression emerged as the strongest predictor of reduced physical activity among adolescents.
  • Adolescent females reported higher levels of psychological distress and greater decreases in physical activity.
  • Interventions that promote physical activity and mental health support are essential for vulnerable youth populations.

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Costa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de68e583cbc991d0a20fb4https://doi.org/10.51371/issn.1840-2976.2025.19.3.2
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