Key result
Pre-SARS-CoV-2 physical activity levels were significantly associated with post-infection treatment categories (P<0.001), but not with disease severity (P=0.695).
Why the study?
To explore associations between pre-SARS-CoV-2 infection exercise and sports-related physical activity levels, disease severity, and treatments administered following infection.
Does pre-SARS-CoV-2 infection physical activity level affect disease severity and treatment outcomes in patients with COVID-19?
Cross-Sectional (n=5,829)
Does pre-SARS-CoV-2 infection physical activity level affect disease severity and treatment outcomes in patients with COVID-19?
Pre-infection physical activity levels are associated with the type of treatment received for COVID-19, though not with self-reported disease severity.
Pre-infection PA levels may associate with post-SARS-CoV-2 severity; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
This dataset aimed to explore associations between pre-SARS-CoV-2 infection exercise and sports-related physical activity (PA) levels and disease severity, along with treatments administered following the most recent SARS-CoV-2 infection. A comprehensive analysis investigated the relationships between PA categories (“Inactive”, “Low PA”, “Moderate PA”, “High PA”), disease severity (“Sporadic”, “Episodic”, “Recurrent”, “Frequent”, “Persistent”), and treatments post-SARS-CoV-2 infection (“No treatment”, “Home remedies”, “Prescribed medication”, “Hospital admission”, “Intensive care unit admission”) within a sample population (n = 5829) from the Hellenic territory. Utilizing the Active-Q questionnaire, data were collected from February to March 2023, capturing PA habits, participant characteristics, medical history, vaccination status, and illness experiences. Findings revealed an independent relationship between preinfection PA levels and disease severity (χ2 = 9.097, df = 12, p = 0.695). Additionally, a statistical dependency emerged between PA levels and illness treatment categories (χ2 = 39.362, df = 12, p < 0.001), particularly linking inactive PA with home remedies treatment. These results highlight the potential influence of preinfection PA on disease severity and treatment choices following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The dataset offers valuable insights into the interplay between PA, disease outcomes, and treatment decisions, aiding future research in shaping targeted interventions and public health strategies related to COVID-19 management.
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Bourdas et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in SARS-CoV-2 infection (n=5,829). Pre-SARS-CoV-2 infection physical activity levels vs. Inactive physical activity was evaluated on Disease severity and illness treatment categories (p=<0.001). Pre-SARS-CoV-2 physical activity levels were significantly associated with post-infection treatment categories (P<0.001), but not with disease severity (P=0.695).
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