Physical activity and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania: insights for public health policy in low-income contexts
These findings highlight the relevance of PA, particularly vigorous and moderate physical activity, in supporting mental health in LMIC contexts such as Tanzania. The findings further underscore the importance of targeted, culturally relevant physical activity interventions in LMICs to mitigate anxiety and enhance mental health resilience.
Authors
- JohnBosco Chika Chukwuorji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4065-4327)
- Samuel Kofi Donkor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0913-609X)
- Sampson Kelechi Nwonyi
- Reginald Ocansey
- Vida Korleki Nyawornota (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2353-0998)
- Dale Joachim
- Doris Akosua Tay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1148-4325)
- Leapetswe Malete
- Dawn Tladi
- Clement Adamba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8545-8202)
- Oscar Nyanynofio
- Rosemary C. Muomah
- Joyce Sifa Ndabi
- Alfa Simwanza
Institutions
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- University of Ghana (GH)
- University of Education, Winneba (GH)
- University of Botswana (BW)
- University of Dar es Salaam (TZ)
- University of Health and Allied Sciences (GH)
- Michigan State University (US)
- Ebonyi State University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1483153
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00