scholarly journals Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic-Induced Dietary and Lifestyle Changes and Their Associations with Perceived Health Status and Self-Reported Body Weight Changes in India: A Cross- Sectional Survey

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3682
Author(s):  
Jagmeet Madan ◽  
Traci Blonquist ◽  
Eram Rao ◽  
Ankita Marwaha ◽  
Joshya Mehra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Body Weight Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional

Home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic is accompanied by dramatic changes in lifestyle and dietary behaviors that can significantly influence health. We conducted an online cross-sectional survey to assess COVID-19 pandemic-induced dietary and lifestyle changes and their association with perceived health status and self-reported body weight changes among 1000 Indian adults in early 2021. Positive improvements in dietary habits, e.g., eating more nutritious (85% of participants) and home-cooked food (89%) and an increase in overall nutrition intake (79%), were observed. Sixty-five percent of participants self-reported increased oat consumption to support immunity. There were some negative changes, e.g., more binge eating (69%), eating more in between meals (67%), and increasing meal portion size (72%). Two-thirds of participants reported no change in lifestyles, whereas 21 and 23% reported an increase, and 13 and 10% reported a decrease in physical activity and sleep, respectively. Overall, 64 and 65% of participants reported an improvement in perceived health and an increase in body weight during the COVID-19 period compared to pre-COVID-19, respectively. The top motivations for improving dietary habits included improving physical and mental health and building immunity. In conclusion, the overall perceived health was improved and there was an increase in self-reported body weight in most participants during COVID-19. Diet emerged as the most crucial determinant for these changes.

scholarly journals Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction, Happiness and Perceived Health Status in University Students from 24 Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The aim of this investigation was to estimate the independent and combined associations of sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) with life satisfaction, happiness and perceived health in university students. In a cross-sectional survey, 12,492 university students (median age 20 years, interquartile range = 3) from 24 countries responded to a questionnaire on SB, PA and well-being indicators. In adjusted linear regression, higher SB (4 to <8 h and ≥8 h) was associated with poorer life satisfaction (β = −0.21, confidence interval (CI): −0.27 to −0.14) and lower happiness (β = −0.31, CI: −0.46 to −0.17), and higher SB (≥8 h) was associated with lower perceived health (β = −0.08, CI: −0.13 to 0.03). In addition, moderate and/or high PA increased the odds for higher life satisfaction (β = 0.10, CI: 0.04 to 0.16), greater happiness (β = 0.27, CI: 0.15 to 0.39) and better perceived health (β = 0.12, CI: 0.08 to 0.15). Programmes that reduce SB and increase PA may promote life satisfaction, happiness and perceived health status in this university student population.

scholarly journals Determinants of Physical Activity Performed by Young Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (21) ◽  
pp. 4061 ◽  
Author(s):  
García-Fernández ◽  
González-López ◽  
Vilches-Arenas ◽  
Lomas-Campos
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Despite the World Health Organization considering it important to promote physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle, the official data show an increase in the percentage of physical inactivity, which has brought about the development of strategies at different levels (national and international) to reverse this trend. For the development of these strategies, it is relevant to know what the determinants of physical activity (at leisure and at work) are. Therefore, this is going to be analysed in the autochthonous young adults from Seville. A cross-sectional survey of their health behaviours was carried out. The sample was selected through a proportionally stratified random sampling procedure. From the results, we highlight that the general perceived health status is good and that most physical activity is performed during leisure time. However, a majority of the population analysed reported overweight or obesity. Participants with a low perceived health status, those who have low social support from their family and friends, and those who do not smoke are the ones who have more probability of engaging in physical activity during their leisure time. However, gender, education level, and alcohol consumption are revealed as determinants of the intensity of physical activity at work. In this regard, men and/or participants with a low level of studies are those who carry out more physically demanding activities at work.

scholarly journals Modification in body weight associated with antiepileptic drugs

2010 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla N. De Gaspari ◽  
Carlos A.M. Guerreiro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Antiepileptic Drugs ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Body Weight Changes ◽  
Epileptic Patients

Antiepileptic drugs (AED) may cause body weight changes. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the dietary habits and body weight associated with AED in epileptic patients. METHOD: Sixty-six patients were subjected to two interviews, and had their weight and body mass index calculated and compared at both times, interval between six to eight months. RESULTS: It was observed that 59.1% showed weight gain. The patients who had no weight gain had a greater proportion of individuals who engaged in some form of physical activity. However, of the 45 patients who maintained their initial dietary and medication pattern, 75.6% recorded a weight gain. Weight gain was seen in 66.7% of patients on carbamazepine (n=18), 60% on valproate (n=5), 50% on carbamazepine+clobazam treatment (n=14), and 58.3% of patients on other(s) polytherapy (n=12). CONCLUSION: The patient should be alerted to possible weight gain, and should be advised about dieting and participating in regular physical activity.

scholarly journals COVID 19 Pandemic: Changes in the emotions, body weights and nutrition habits of individuals during social intervention measures

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Özlem Özpak Akkuş ◽  
Betül Gülşen Atalay ◽  
Eda Parlak
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Social Intervention ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Main Meal

BACKGROUND: During the Covid 19 pandemic, the increase in the anxiety levels of individuals is associated with the increase in body weight. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of changes in individuals’ experiences and mood on eating habits and body weights in during social restrictions due to COVID-19. METHODS: The study included 623 adults in Turkey. Demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, information about nutritional habits during the pandemic period were questioned via an online survey. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used to evaluate individuals’ negative perspectives. RESULTS: The rate of patients who experienced body weight changes during the pandemic period was 61.4% (40.2% experienced increase), the mean BDI value was found to be higher in individuals whose body weight increased/decreased compared to those who experienced no change in body weight (p = 0.008, p = 0.02, respectively). Variables that positively affected the BDI scores, which was performed in individuals with increased body weight, main meal numbers (p < 0.03), and change in dried fruit consumption (p = 0.05). The variables that negatively affected the BDI scores were body weight increase (p = 0.05) and changes in cheese consumption. CONCLUSIONS: We found that the changes in the emotional state during COVID-19 had an effect on dietary habits and body weight. There is a need for more comprehensive randomized studies on the interaction between lifestyle changes during the social intervention period due to the Covid 19 epidemic, quality of life, emotional state and eating habits.

scholarly journals A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY STUDY TO ASSESS THE PREVALENCE OF PALITYA IN YOUTH WSR TO PRAKRITI

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1929-1932
Author(s):  
Temani Rashmi ◽  
Sharma Surendra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Ayurveda is a science of vast knowledge of Ahar, Vihar and Prakriti. In this modern era due to stress, lifestyle changes, eating habits and many psychological and environmental factors are responsible for premature greying of hair. The present cross-sectional survey study was planned to know about etiological factors of Palitya in youth and the prevalence of Prakriti also. Total 500 patients of premature canities fulfilling the criteria of inclusion as per GSS1 were selected from O.P.D. of department Rog Nidana and Vikriti Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurved, Jaipur. A structured questionnaire will be administered to each subject of Nidanatmaka survey to collect data on Prakriti, Socio-demographic profile, Dietary patterns and other Ayurvedic variables. Results: Max. 37% have Akala bhojana,36.4% having Vishmagni,35 and 32% habituated to Katu and Lavan Rasa,42% consuming Amla Rasa, and max.36.4% were having Vata -Pitta Prakriti. Overall, it was observed that in youth diet, dietary habits were prone to vitiate Pitta dosha. especially in the Pitta Prakriti persons. The faulty dietary habits like Vishamashana, Adhyashana, Ajeernashana, Amla-Lavana Rasa Atisevana can accelerate the process of greying hair. Keywords: Premature canities, Prakriti

scholarly journals The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns and Changes in Body Weight among Polish Women. A Cross-Sectional Online Survey PLifeCOVID-19 Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Ewa Drywień ◽  
Jadwiga Hamulka ◽  
Monika A. Zielinska-Pukos ◽  
Marta Jeruszka-Bielak ◽  
Magdalena Górnicka
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
The Body ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Excessive Body Weight

There is limited information on the relationships between restrictions linked to COVID-19 and changes in body weight. The aim of the study was to identify the body weight changes and their determinants in the nutritional and socio-demographic context during the COVID-19 pandemic in Polish women. During lockdown in Poland, 34% of women gained weight, while 18% of women reduced weight. As many as 44% of women with obesity before the pandemic increased their body weight, and 74% of women that were underweight reduced their body weight. In a group with weight gain, women increased their body weight by 2.8 kg on average and around 65% of them increased their total food intake. Unhealthy dietary changes and the negative lifestyle changes that comprised of an increase in screen time and a decrease in physical activity were found as key factors associated with weight gain. A higher risk of weight gain was associated with being obese before the pandemic or living in a macroeconomic region >50% of EU-28 GDP, while those younger in age and carrying out remote work had a higher chance of weight loss. Concluding, the specific conditions during lockdown worsened the nutritional status, which may increase the risk of complicatedness and mortality from COVID-19. It seems advisable to create dietary and lifestyle recommendations tailored to the individual needs of women who are underweight or have excessive body weight. More attention should be paid also to environmental impacts. Both, the reduction of excessive body weight and the maintenance of a normal weight should be based on the principle to eat and live sustainably and healthily.

scholarly journals Lack of in-home piped water and reported consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among adults in rural Alaska

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Mosites ◽  
Sara Seeman ◽  
Andrea Fenaughty ◽  
Karol Fink ◽  
Laura Eichelberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water Service ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Community Water ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Rural Alaska

AbstractObjective:To assess whether a community water service is associated with the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption, obesity, or perceived health status in rural Alaska.Design:We examined the cross-sectional associations between community water access and frequency of SSB consumption, body mass index categories, and perceived health status using data from the 2013 and 2015 Alaska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Participants were categorized by zip code to ‘in-home piped water service’ or ‘no in-home piped water service’ based on water utility data. We evaluated the univariable and multivariable (adjusting for age, household income and education) associations between water service and outcomes using log-linear survey-weighted generalized linear models.Setting:Rural Alaska, USA.Subjects:Eight hundred and eighty-seven adults, aged 25 years and older.Results:In unadjusted models, participants without in-home water reported consuming SSB more often than participants with in-home water (1·46, 95 % CI: 1·06, 2·00). After adjustment for potential confounders, the effect decreased but remained borderline significant (1·29, 95 % CI: 1·00, 1·67). Obesity was not significantly associated with water service but self-reported poor health was higher in those communities without in-home water (1·63, 95 % CI: 1·05, 2·54).Conclusions:Not having access to in-home piped water could affect behaviours surrounding SSB consumption and general perception of health in rural Alaska.

scholarly journals Effect of Workplace Stress on the Perceived Health of Resident Doctors Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adegboyega Olalekan Alao ◽  
Abimbola Obimakinde ◽  
Adetola Ogunbode
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Abstract The objective of this study was to assess workplace stress among the resident doctors, examine their perceived health status, and determine the effect of workplace stress on their perceived health status.The study was a cross-sectional study conducted among resident doctors at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Nigeria across all the specialties over a three-month period, from 1st March to 31st May, 2019. Two hundred and thirty-two eligible and consenting resident doctors were selected by stratified random sampling and data was collected using interviewer administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.Results showed the 144 (62.1%) of the resident doctors experienced workplace stress and 108 (46.6%) resident doctors perceived their health as poor. Workplace stress, years in residency program, designation, and work hours on least busy day at work were all significantly associated with perceived health status of the resident doctors, however, only workplace could independently predict poor perceived health status of the resident doctors.It is therefore important to prevent and mange workplace stress in order to improve the perceived status of resident doctors.

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