Post-covid-19 syndrome and impact of physical activity on mental well-being
Post-covid-19 syndrome and impact of physical activity on mental well-being

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a need to understand the post-Covid syndrome and its impact on the mental and physical well-being of vulnerable populations. Objective: The occurrence of post-covid syndrome has been confirmed already 6 - 12 weeks after overcoming the covid-19 disease, which is accompanied by long-lasting post-covid symptoms, discomfort and reduces the quality of life of men and women, especially people over 45 years of age. Methods: The aim of the research is to find out the relationship between physical activity, mental health and post-covid-19 syndrome, 106 women aged 30 - 50 with post-covid symptoms were involved in the research, they were involved in the post-covid rehabilitation process and subjectively evaluate the reduction mental well-being, which is closely related to psychological resistance to the stress. Results: Risk of mental wellbeing decrease was confirmed at people who face post-covid symptoms more than 8 weeks (p = 0023); level of mental wellbeing is directly associated with the readiness to copy with life difficulties (p = 0028).and the ability to adapt life changes (p = 0032). There is relation between mental wellbeing decrease and frequency of the post-covid symptoms (p = 0019). Conclusion: In connection with the occurrence of post-covid syndrome, in addition to physical health, it is necessary to pay attention to measures aimed at supporting mental well-being, it turned out that emotions affect copy strategies and the abilities of human being to adapt to new life situation and accept changed health status.

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