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The aim of our study is to examine the effect of social isolation on physical activity level, health literacy and kinesophobia in heart rhythm disorders.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, states are imposing quarantine measures and sanctions for all citizens to stay at home as much as possible. These measures severely limit physical activity. It is known that physical activity is an important preventive approach for many preventable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases. Restriction of physical activity, loss of usual routine, and reduced social and physical contact with others can cause feelings of distress, disappointment, and isolation.
In the latest guidelines, increasing physical activity is recommended to prevent heart rhythm disorders and contribute to the effectiveness of treatment.
The aim of our study is to examine the effect of social isolation on physical activity level, health literacy, and kinesophobia in heart rhythm disorders.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with heart rhythm disorders | Having been diagnosed with heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, atrial tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular extrasystole | ||
| Healthy individuals | Healthy individuals without chronic disease |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Activity Level | Physical activity level will be evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The questionnaire provides information about the time spent on walking and moderate-to-severe / vigorous activities, while also evaluating the time spent sitting (sedentary behavior level). Physical activity levels are classified according to MET-min/week values. According to these values, people are classified as physically inactive (inactive), low level of physical activity (minimally active), and sufficient level of physical activity (very active). | June 2020-March 2021 |
| Fear of Movement | Fear of movement will be evaluated using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Heart. The scale consists of 17 items. The score a participant can get is between 17 and 68. The higher the total score, the higher the severity of kinesiophobia. | June 2020-March 2021 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Health Literacy | Health literacy will be evaluated using the Health Literacy Scale. This questionnaire consists of 25 questions and four sub-dimensions. A minimum of 25 and a maximum of 125 points are obtained for the entire scale. The higher the score obtained from the questionnaire, the higher the health literacy level of the participant. | June 2020-March 2021 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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Patients and healthy individuals 18 years old and older, who are diagnosed with heart rhythm disorders, and whose local language is Turkish will be included in the study.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Naciye Vardar-Yagli, PhD | Hacettepe University | Study Director |
| Hikmet Yorgun, PhD MD | Hacettepe University | Study Chair |
| Ahmet Hakan Ates, PhD MD | Hacettepe University | Study Chair |
| Dilara Saklıca, MsC | Hacettepe University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacettepe University | Ankara | 06100 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000086382 | COVID-19 |
| D012934 | Social Isolation |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| D000092442 | Kinesiophobia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011024 | Pneumonia, Viral |
| D011014 | Pneumonia |
| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
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| Weekly Average of Steps | The number of steps in the last week will be recorded and averaged using the pedometer applications from the participants own smartphones. | June 2020-March 2021 |
| Weekly Average of Going Outside | The number of days spent outside last week will be recorded. | June 2020-March 2021 |
| The Comorbid Conditions | The comorbid conditions of the patients will be evaluated by Charlson's comorbidity index. As the score obtained from the index increases, the comorbid situation increases. | June 2020-March 2021 |
| D014777 |
| Virus Diseases |
| D018352 | Coronavirus Infections |
| D003333 | Coronaviridae Infections |
| D030341 | Nidovirales Infections |
| D012327 | RNA Virus Infections |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D012919 | Social Behavior |
| D001519 | Behavior |
| D010698 | Phobic Disorders |
| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |