Healthy Lifestyle or Pro-health Obsession During the Pandemic

• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04432038
• Recruitment Status: Unknown
• First Posted: June 16, 2020
• Last Update Posted: April 9, 2021
• Sponsor: Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
• Collaborators: University Hospital of Split; University of Gondar; Universidad Pablo de Olavide; Universitas Padjadjaran; University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science; DPFA Academy of Work and Health, Leipzig; Instituto Piaget; University of Peradeniya; Catholic University of the Sacred Heart; University of Évora; Norwegian School of Sport Sciences; Klaipėda University; Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza; Institut Catholique de Paris; University of Gdansk; Jagiellonian University; International University of Business Agriculture and Technology; Beijing Sport Uninversity; University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus; University of Sargodha; University of Brasilia; Wright State University; Vietnam National University; Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv; Astana Medical University; International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan; Menoufia University; Zhengzhou University
• Information provided by (Responsible Party): Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport

Study Description

Brief Summary:

Citizens of many countries are in the high peak period of the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. People are currently struggling with the total cessation of certain aspects of normal life. The situation associated with the pandemic can lead to the development of many problems connected both with mental and physical health. The investigators, as psychologists, would like to better understand this difficult situation and identify mechanisms which can lead to health problems. Therefore, group of researchers and practitioners created this study to investigate how people in general cope with this critical situation. The researchers would like to estimate the following variables which participants will evaluate before and during the pandemic period: levels of physical activity, attitudes towards one's body, attitudes towards eating, and psychological well-being. The investigators would like to involve experts and scientists from all around the world. Through this research and by investigating how people cope with this critical situation the solutions for psychological care and interventions for global crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic might be identified.

Condition or disease
Adult; Global Health

Study Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Estimated Enrollment: 50000 participants
• Observational Model: Cohort
• Time Perspective: Prospective
• Official Title: Healthy Lifestyle or Pro-health Obsession During the Pandemic - a Multinational Study
• Actual Study Start Date: June 19, 2020
• Estimated Primary Completion Date: June 19, 2021
• Estimated Study Completion Date: June 30, 2021

Groups and Cohorts

Group/Cohort
General population of adults from about 30 countries; Data will be collected in general population of adults from about 30 countries. Questionnaires contain also questions about the occurrence of chronic illnesses, being a professional athlete, etc. to control all such aspects.
General population of adults from Poland
General population of adults from Germany
General population of adults from China
General population of adults from Vietnam
General population of adults from Spain
General population of adults from Brazil
General population of adults from Croatia
General population of adults from Ethiopia
General population of adults from France
General population of adults from Indonesia
General population of adults from Iran
General population of adults from Sri Lanka
General population of adults from USA
General population of adults from Italy
General population of adults from South Africa
General population of adults from Portugal
General population of adults from Norway
General population of adults from Lithuania
General population of adults from Romania
General population of adults from Pakistan
General population of adults from Ukraine
General population of adults from India
General population of adults from Japan
General population of adults from Russia
General population of adults from Bangladesh
General population of adults from Nigeria
General population of adults from Egypt

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures :

1. Levels of Physical Activity [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
   measured by Inventory of Physical Activity Objectives (IPAO) by Lipowski & Zaleski is used to examine the motivating function of objectives determining one to undertake physical activity. The respondent answers questions regarding his/her involvement in competitive sports (both present and previous), and forms and intensity of his/her physical activity. The survey allows analyzing objectives in terms of their dimensions (importance, expectations, conflict), as well as dimensions of action (exercise, endurance, satisfaction). The respondent is given a (multiple) choice of objectives behind his/her physical activity. Four scales of goal-oriented behaviours associated with PA are distinguished in the test: motivational value, time management, persistence in action, motivational conflict. The higher the results of these scales - the higher the motivation to physical activity. IPAO is characterized by good psychometric properties, the Cronbach's α for IPAO reached 0,78.
2. Eating Attitudes [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
   measured by Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) by Garner, Olmsted, Bohr & Garfinkel (1982). It's a self-report measure of symptoms and concerns characteristic of eating disorders. The EAT-26 can be used in a non-clinical as well as a clinical setting not specifically focused on eating disorders. Questionnaire is rated on a six-point scale based on how often the individual engages in specific behaviors. Scores greater than 20 indicate a need for further investigation by a qualified professional. Research using different EAT-26 language versions has a satisfactory Crombach's alpha 0,78-0,92.

Secondary Outcome Measures :

1. Psychological wellbeing [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
   measured by Psychological Well-Being Scales (PWBS) by Ryff (2004). The PWB scales incorporate six dimensions: autonomy, positive relations with others, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life and self-acceptance. Respondents rate how strongly they agree or disagree with 18 statements using a 7-point scale, higher scores indicate greater wellbeing.
2. Physical wellbeing [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
   measured by SF-12v2 Health Survey, the SF-12v2 is a practical, reliable and valid measure of physical and mental health, it uses just 12 questions. Higher scores indicate a higher level of physical wellbeing
3. Obligatory Exercise [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
   measured by Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire (OEQ) by Pasman & Thompson (1988). OEQ allows to measure excessive exercise activity, especially as it relates to eating disorders. The OEQ contains three factors: Emotional Element of Exercise; Exercise Frequency and Intensity; and Exercise Preoccupation. All items indicate higher endorsement of and engaging in obligatory exercise behaviors.
4. Attitudes Towards Body [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
   measured by Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance (SATAQ 3) by Thompson et al (2014) - widely used measure of societal influences on body image and eating disturbances. SATAQ 3 has subscales that assess internalization (general, athlete), pressures, and information. Items are rated on a five point response scale, with higher scores indicating greater media endorsement.
5. Body Image Disturbance [ Time Frame: Baseline ]
   measured by Fear of Negative Appearance Evaluation Scale (FNAES) developed by Lundgren, Anderson &Thompson (2004) - an eight-item self-report measure that assesses apprehension about appearance evaluation. The higher the FNEAS score the more fear of negative appearance evaluation by others is experienced.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Sexes Eligible for Study: All
• Gender Based Eligibility: Yes
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The investigators will approach individuals from Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Croatia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Lithuania, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, USA, Vietnam

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age: min 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

- no

Contacts and Locations

Contacts

Contact: Mariusz Lipowski, Prof.; 0048 501 128 554; mariusz.lipowski@awf.gda.pl

Locations

Poland

Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport; Recruiting

Gdańsk, Poland, 80-336

Contact: Mariusz Lipowski, prof. mariusz.lipowski@awf.gda.pl

Sponsors and Collaborators

Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport

University Hospital of Split

University of Gondar

Universidad Pablo de Olavide

Universitas Padjadjaran

University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science

DPFA Academy of Work and Health, Leipzig

Instituto Piaget

University of Peradeniya

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

University of Évora

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Klaipėda University

Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza

Institut Catholique de Paris

University of Gdansk

Jagiellonian University

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

Beijing Sport Uninversity

University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

University of Sargodha

University of Brasilia

Wright State University

Vietnam National University

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Astana Medical University

International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan

Menoufia University

Zhengzhou University

More Information

Additional Information:

Lipowski, M., Zaleski, Z. (2015). Inventory of Physical Activity Objectives (IPAO) - a new method in measuring motives for physical activity and sport. Health Psychology Report, 3(1), 47-58 

Publications:

Garner DM, Olmsted MP, Bohr Y, Garfinkel PE. The eating attitudes test: psychometric features and clinical correlates. Psychol Med. 1982 Nov;12(4):871-8. doi: 10.1017/s0033291700049163.

Thompson JK, van den Berg P, Roehrig M, Guarda AS, Heinberg LJ. The sociocultural attitudes towards appearance scale-3 (SATAQ-3): development and validation. Int J Eat Disord. 2004 Apr;35(3):293-304. doi: 10.1002/eat.10257.

Lundgren JD, Anderson DA, Thompson JK. Fear of negative appearance evaluation: development and evaluation of a new construct for risk factor work in the field of eating disorders. Eat Behav. 2004 Jan;5(1):75-84. doi: 10.1016/S1471-0153(03)00055-2.

Ryff CD. Psychological well-being revisited: advances in the science and practice of eudaimonia. Psychother Psychosom. 2014;83(1):10-28. doi: 10.1159/000353263. Epub 2013 Nov 19.

Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):

Li K, Walczak-Kozlowska T, Lipowski M, Li J, Krokosz D, Su Y, Yu H, Fan H. The effect of the Baduanjin exercise on COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being and lower back pain of college students during the pandemic. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2022 Jun 8;14(1):102. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00493-3.

• Responsible Party: Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04432038
• Other Study ID Numbers: GdanskUPES
• First Posted: June 16, 2020
• Last Update Posted: April 9, 2021
• Last Verified: June 2020

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No

Keywords provided by Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport:

COVID-19; well-being; physical activity; nutrition; body image

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Obsessive Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms