Changes in Physical Activity Levels in Healthcare Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Selected One Hospital Example

Objective: This study aimed to examine the change in the physical activity levels of healthcare personnel working in a selected hospital before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: Throughout August 2021, a descriptive research including 385 patients from XXX State Hospital was carried out. The study collected data with face-to-face interviews, and online questionnaires using the Sociodemographic Data Form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale. Results: The participants' average age was 33.4 (SD: 9.9) years. When comparing International Physical Activity Questionnaire scores, statistically significant differences were observed in the median values of Vigorous Physical Activity (pre-pandemic: 1440, during pandemic: 960) (p=0.006), Moderate Physical Activity (pre-pandemic: 510, during pandemic: 480) (p