Implementation states of personal protective measures by habitual exercisers after cessation of the declaration of the state of emergency (COVID-19) among Japanese individuals

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  • Isamu Kazuho
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Takamiya Tomoko
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Machida Masaki
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Odagiri Yuko
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Fukushima Noritoshi
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Kikuchi Hiroyuki
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Amagasa Shiho
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Hayashi Toshio
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University
  • Saito Reiko
    Division of International Health, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University
  • Inoue Shigeru
    Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University

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  • 日本人運動習慣者における第1回緊急事態宣言解除後の運動時の感染予防行動の実態
  • ニホンジン ウンドウ シュウカンシャ ニ オケル ダイ1カイ キンキュウ ジタイ センゲン カイジョ ゴ ノ ウンドウジ ノ カンセン ヨボウ コウドウ ノ ジッタイ

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<p>Objective: During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, implementing personal protective measures is necessary for exercisers when performing exercises. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has investigated their implementation of personal protective measures. Herein, we describe the implementation status of personal protective measures in those exercising regularly, mainly outside the home, among Japanese individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>Methods: This descriptive study was conducted using internet-based surveys of individuals living in the Kanto area. Of the 2400 participants in the first survey in February 2020, 2149 of those who participated in the subsequent surveys in June and July 2020 and exercised regularly and outside the home comprised the subjects. The location, sport type, and eight personal protective measures (avoiding exercise when sick, avoiding touching the face, avoiding touching the place or equipment that others could touch, maintaining hand hygiene, social distancing, wearing a face mask, exercising alone or only with family, and exercising when and where few individuals are nearby) were evaluated, and the prevalence of implementing these measures was calculated.</p><p>Results: The prevalence of those exercising regularly was 29.6% (n=636), and 431 participants exercising regularly outside the home were included. The prevalence rates of those who avoided exercise when sick were 83.3% and 91.5% among those exercising indoors and outdoors, respectively. Regardless of the location and sport type, maintaining hand hygiene after exercise revealed the highest prevalence and wearing a face mask had the lowest prevalence. Social distancing was less implemented among those exercising indoors, especially those engaging in ball games or martial arts, than among those exercising outdoors.</p><p>Conclusion: We clarified the personal protective measures that exercisers could take more strongly, such as avoiding exercise when sick and droplet precaution while exercising indoors. Awareness among exercisers should be raised regarding the necessary protective behaviors against COVID-19.</p>

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