The Physical Wellness Hub
Addressing diet, exercise, and good physical wellbeing amidst the outbreak of COVID-19
Worsened Diet and Nutrition
A significant portion of students claimed their diet worsened since virtual instruction began
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Dissatisfied with Sleep
Most students got fewer hours of sleep than they desired and could not adjust their sleep deficit during weekends
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Neglected Physical Exercise
Most students got less exercise than recommended during virtual instruction compared to a typical semester
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About the Wellness Hub
The Wellness Hub is a platform dedicated to provide all Penn undergraduate students information about academic, social, and physical wellness of their peers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hub considers a variety of metrics such as time spent on learning class material, ability to retain/foster friendships, and the impact of virtual learning on good physical well being. Our extensive coverage of data summarizes the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the Penn undergraduate community, showing areas of strength and improvement in student wellness.
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Just a few minutes of your time could make all the difference for your peers!
From SEAS Wellness Research & Analytics – Spring 2021. Led by Vaishnavi Pachava and developed with Craig Lee, Eli Prem, Nicole Chau, and Anthony Bell.