scholarly journals Lifestyle Changes and Weight-gain in Youth during a 4-Month COVID-19 Lockdown: A Retrospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suixin Liu ◽  
Yaoshan Dun ◽  
Ripley-Gonzalez Jeffrey ◽  
Nanjiang Zhou ◽  
Baiyang You ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Retrospective Observational Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Induced Stress

Abstract Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in nationwide lockdowns, cessation of school and work, and social distancing. Reducing the negative impacts, such as weight-gain, has garnered global attention.Methods: In this dual-center retrospective observational study of 12,889 students (aged 18-20), who performed a national student physical fitness battery between December 1, 2019, to January 20, 2020, and completed a follow-up online questionnaire beginning on May 1, 2020, and ending on May 23, 2020, and examined the associations between weight-gain and COVID-19 induced stress, depression and self-reported physical activity, dietary habits and sedentary time. Results: Participants gained an average of 2.6 kg (95% CI: 2.0 to 3.2 kg) for males and 2.1 kg (1.9 to 2.4 kg) for females. An increase in overweight and obese individuals according to Asian cut-off points as a demographic percentage by 4.5% and 2.7% and 4.8% and 3.4% in males and females respectively (P<0.001). Weight change was associated with sedentary time, COVID-19 induced stress, and depression score. Conclusion: These findings suggest that limiting sedentary time during lockdowns and strategies aimed t improve lifestyle habits and psychological health may be warranted to mitigate weight-gain during the pandemic.Registration: Registered with ChiCTR, registration no.: ChiCTR2000033514

scholarly journals COVID-19 Induced Stress, Lifestyle Changes and Weight-gain in Youth during a 4-Month Lockdown: A Prospective Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suixin Liu ◽  
Yaoshan Dun ◽  
Ripley-Gonzalez Jeffrey ◽  
Nanjiang Zhou ◽  
Baiyang You ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Induced Stress

Abstract The COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-19) has resulted in nationwide lockdowns, cessation of school and work, and social distancing. Reducing the negative impacts, such as weight-gain, has garnered global attention. In this dual-center prospective cohort study of 12,889 students, we assessed weight-gain in a youth during the 4-month COVID-19 lockdown, and examined the associations between weight-gain and COVID-19 induced stress, depression and self-reported physical activity, dietary habits and sedentary time. Participants gained an average of 2.6 kg (95% CI: 2.0 to 3.2 kg) for males and 2.1 kg (1.9 to 2.4 kg) for females. An increase in overweight and obese individuals as a demographic percentage by 4.5% and 2.7% and 4.8% and 3.4% in males and females respectively (P<0.001). Weight change was independently associated with severe COVID-19 induced stress, sedentary time, and depression score. Techniques to relieve COVID-19 induced stress, reduce sedentary time through increased physical activity, and improve dietary habits in youth may be warranted to help prevent and/or reverse weight-gain associated with the lockdown period of COVID-19.Registration: Registered with ChiCTR, registration no.: ChiCTR2000033514

scholarly journals An Italian Survey on Dietary Habits and Changes during the COVID-19 Lockdown

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1197
Author(s):  
Luana Izzo ◽  
Antonio Santonastaso ◽  
Gaetano Cotticelli ◽  
Alessandro Federico ◽  
Severina Pacifico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
World Health ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; the outbreak has led to lockdowns in several parts of the world, and sudden changes in people’s lifestyles. This study explores the impact of the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic period on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among the Italian population, through an online questionnaire, conducted from April to May 2020, involving 1519 participants. The 14-point Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) highlighted a medium Mediterranean diet adherence in 73.5% of responders, which principally included the younger population, aged 18–30 years (p < 0.05). In regards to changes in eating habits, 33.5% of responders declared an influence of the pandemic period on nutritional practice. A decrease in alcohol consumption was reported by 81% of responders, while an increase in frozen food consumption was reported by 81.3% of responders. In addition, 58.8% reported positive weight modification (40.8%, +1–3 kg); physical activity reduction was reported for 70.5% of responders. Our study contributes toward amplifying the investigation on the dietary habits and changes of the Italian population during the COVID-19 lockdown, although the pandemic is ongoing. Similar studies should be performed around the world to understand how the emergency has impacted people’s habits.

scholarly journals Acute effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency transportation due to acute alcoholic intoxication: a retrospective observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Minami ◽  
Kazumoto Kidokoro ◽  
Masamitsu Eitoku ◽  
Atsufumi Kawauchi ◽  
Masato Miyauchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Acute Effect ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Retrospective Observational Study ◽  
Alcoholic Intoxication ◽  
Drinking Habits ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Kochi Prefecture ◽  
Isolation Period

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in people’s drinking habits and the emergency management system for various diseases. However, no studies have investigated the pandemic’s impact on emergency transportation for acute alcoholic intoxication. This study examines the effect of the pandemic on emergency transportation due to acute alcoholic intoxication in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, a region with high alcohol consumption. Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted using data of 180,747 patients from the Kochi-Iryo-Net database, Kochi Prefecture’s emergency medical and wide-area disaster information system. Chi-squared tests and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. The association between emergency transportation and alcoholic intoxication was examined. The differences between the number of transportations during the voluntary isolation period in Japan (March and April 2020) and the same period for 2016–2019 were measured. Results In 2020, emergency transportations due to acute alcoholic intoxication declined by 0.2%, compared with previous years. Emergency transportation due to acute alcoholic intoxication decreased significantly between March and April 2020, compared with the same period in 2016–2019, even after adjusting for confounding factors (adjusted odds ratio 0.67; 95% confidence interval 0.47–0.96). Conclusions This study showed that lifestyle changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic affected the number of emergency transportations; in particular, those due to acute alcoholic intoxication decreased significantly.

scholarly journals Eating Habits and Lifestyle during COVID-19 Lockdown in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3314
Author(s):  
Leila Cheikh Ismail ◽  
Tareq M. Osaili ◽  
Maysm N. Mohamad ◽  
Amina Al Marzouqi ◽  
Amjad H. Jarrar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

The coronavirus disease is still spreading in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with subsequent lockdowns and social distancing measures being enforced by the government. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of the lockdown on eating habits and lifestyle behaviors among residents of the UAE. A cross-sectional study among adults in the UAE was conducted using an online questionnaire between April and May 2020. A total of 1012 subjects participated in the study. During the pandemic, 31% reported weight gain and 72.2% had less than eight cups of water per day. Furthermore, the dietary habits of the participants were distanced from the Mediterranean diet principles and closer to “unhealthy” dietary patterns. Moreover, 38.5% did not engage in physical activity and 36.2% spent over five hours per day on screens for entertainment. A significantly higher percentage of participants reported physical exhaustion, emotional exhaustion, irritability, and tension “all the time” during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic (p < 0.001). Sleep disturbances were prevalent among 60.8% of the participants during the pandemic. Although lockdowns are an important safety measure to protect public health, results indicate that they might cause a variety of lifestyle changes, physical inactivity, and psychological problems among adults in the UAE.

scholarly journals Weight gain in Chinese youth during a 4-month COVID-19 lockdown: a retrospective observational study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e052451
Author(s):  
Yaoshan Dun ◽  
Jeffrey W. Ripley-Gonzalez ◽  
Nanjiang Zhou ◽  
Baiyang You ◽  
Qiuxia Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Chinese Youth ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Time Changes

ObjectivesTo observe the weight change in Chinese youth during a 4-month COVID-19 lockdown, and the association between weight change and mental health, physical activity and sedentary time changes, and dietary habits.DesignA retrospective observational study.SettingsTwo universities located in Zhejiang and Hunan provinces, China.ParticipantsThis study enrolled 12 889 college students whose body weight was measured before the lockdown (1 December 2019–20 January 2020) at the two universities, and reported their weight measured at home or community after the end of the lockdown (1–23 May 2020) via an online follow-up questionnaire.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe primary outcome was the weight change in Chinese youth during a 4-month lockdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The secondary outcomes were the relationships of weight change to COVID-19-related stress, depression, anxiety, physical activity and sedentary time changes, and dietary habits.ResultsParticipants’ ages ranged from 17 to 27 years (M=19, SD=1) with 80.2% identified as female. The average absolute and relative changes in body weight were 2.6 (95% CI 2.0 to 3.2)) kg and 4.2% (95% CI 4.0% to 4.3%) for men, and 2.1 (1.9 to 2.4) kg and 4.2% (95% CI 3.9% to 4.4%) for women. An increase in overweight and obese individuals according to Asian cut-off points as a demographic percentage by 4.5% and 2.7% and 4.8% and 3.4% in men and women, respectively (P<0.001), was observed. Weight gain was significantly associated with increased sedentary time and an increase in COVID-19-related stress and depression score.ConclusionThe present study’s results suggest that the risk of weight gain in Chinese youth during the lockdown increased and that strategies to decrease sedentary time and improve mental health may be warranted to mitigate weight gain during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Eating Habits, Sleeping Behaviour, and Physical Activity Status of Final Year Medical Students in Ankara-Turkey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Tülay A. Bosi Bağcı ◽  
Ayşegül Kanadıkırık ◽  
Emel Somyürek ◽  
Gülce Gerçek ◽  
Hamza Berdan Tanrıkulu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Status Report ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Objective: The massive increase in COVID-19 cases led to the implementation of nationwide lockdown in Turkey. While enforced lockdown is an effective strategy to abate the transmission of the virus, it causes significant lifestyle changes in every part of the community. This study aims to assess the changes in eating habits, sleeping behaviour, and physical activity status of final year medical students (interns) whose education was suspended during the pandemic. Design: In this cross-sectional epidemiological study, an online questionnaire was created. Interns were asked questions regarding sociodemographic status, eating habits, sleeping behaviour and physical activity status before and during COVID-19 pandemic. Changes in dietary habits and sleep quality were evaluated under the guidance of Turkish Nutrition Guide, Determination of Nutritional Status Report, Turkey National Nutrition and Health Survey and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Setting: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine-Ankara/Turkey. Participants: Among 536 students, a total of 340 students (63.4%) answered the questionnaire. Results: After the beginning of lockdown, an increase in body mass index (BMI) was observed in both female(p=0.002) and male students(p=0.013). Students having healthy dietary habits increased by 18.8% and unhealthy dietary habits decreased by 3.2% during lockdown(p<0.001). Overall, 63.2% of students reported a decrease in physical activity, and 33.6% reported a reduction in sleep quality whereas 38.6% reported an improvement in sleep quality. There was no significant difference in sleep quality between genders(p=0.075). Conclusions: This study indicated that medical school suspension and enforced lockdown led to significant changes in interns’ eating behaviour, physical activity, and sleeping habits.

scholarly journals Lifestyle changes associated with COVID-19 quarantine among young Saudi women: A prospective study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250625
Author(s):  
Sara Al-Musharaf ◽  
Ghadeer Aljuraiban ◽  
Rania Bogis ◽  
Ruyuf Alnafisah ◽  
Madhawi Aldhwayan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Saudi Women ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Negative lifestyle behaviors are associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes from coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This study aimed to assess lifestyle changes affecting weight, sleep, mental health, physical activity, and dietary habits prospectively from before COVID-19 to during lockdown. Methods A total of 297 Saudi women, aged 19–30 years (mean age, 20.7 ± 1.4 years), were interviewed at two time points, before and during the quarantine. The data collected included anthropometrics, sociodemographic data, clinical history, food frequency questionnaire responses, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) responses, and Perceived Stress Scale measures. In addition, during quarantine, COVID-19 and nutrition-related information and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scores were collected. Multivariate multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to examine the indicators of weight gain and loss from before COVID-19 (baseline) until during lockdown. Results Although approximately half of the participants did not report a weight change, 30% revealed weight loss and 18%, weight gain. The variables associated with increased weight gain were self-quarantine since COVID-19 started (OR: 5.17, 95% CI: 1.57–17.01, p = 0.007), age (OR: 1.53, 1.03–2.28, p = 0.04), and stress at baseline and during lockdown (OR: 1.15, 1.03–1.29, p = 0.01; OR: 1.10, 1.01–1.19, p = 0.03, respectively). The variables associated with a reduced risk of weight gain were the GPAQ score during lockdown (OR: 0.16, 0.04–0.66, p = 0.01), coffee consumption (OR: 0.36, 0.19–0.67, p = 0.01), and total sleep time (OR: 0.70, 0.51–0.97, p = 0.03). Conclusion While most young Saudi women experienced no weight change during the COVID-19 lockdown, one-third lost weight and a significant proportion gained weight. Factors associated with weight, such as stress, sleep hours, physical activity, and coffee consumption, highlight the need to carefully consider those at risk during future circumstances that may require lockdowns. These factors could also aid in implementing policies for future lockdowns and support those most at risk of gaining weight.

scholarly journals “Stay-at-Home” Lifestyle Effect on Weight Gain during the COVID-19 Outbreak Confinement in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1813
Author(s):  
Qi Zhu ◽  
Min Li ◽  
Yu Ji ◽  
Youpeng Shi ◽  
Jie Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Total Food Intake

In February 2020, a novel coronavirus (SARS-COV2) broke out in Wuhan city of China. The Chinese government decisively imposed nationwide confinement. This study comprised a structured, online questionnaire, based on 40 items inquiring about socio-demographic information and anthropometric data (reporting weight and height), as well as changes in food intake, physical activity, and sleep during the COVID-19 outbreak. Questionnaires were distributed to residents of Jiangsu and other provinces from 29 March to 5 April. A total of 889 respondents were included, aged between 16 and 70 years (61% females). There was a significant increase in total food intake by 9.8% and a slight increase by 29.2% of respondents, and a significant decrease in physical activity by 31.5% and a slight decrease by 23.4% of respondents, especially in snacks and drinks, and outdoor activities. The rate of weight gain in the total population was 30.6% and the average weight gain was 0.5 ± 2.8 kg. The main factors contributing to weight gain were increased food intake and reduced physical activity. Additionally, normal-weight people were more likely to gain weight than people with overweight/obesity during the COVID-19 confinement. This study provided a good warning and educational reference value on lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 confinement.

Hemmkörperentwicklung bei Hämophilie-Patienten nach Präparate wechsel

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S39-S42 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kocher ◽  
G. Asmelash ◽  
V. Makki ◽  
S. Müller ◽  
S. Krekeler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Retrospective Observational Study ◽  
Frequent Change ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Observation Period

SummaryThe retrospective observational study surveys the relationship between development of inhibitors in the treatment of haemophilia patients and risk factors such as changing FVIII products. A total of 119 patients were included in this study, 198 changes of FVIII products were evaluated. Results: During the observation period of 12 months none of the patients developed an inhibitor, which was temporally associated with a change of FVIII products. A frequent change of FVIII products didn’t lead to an increase in inhibitor risk. The change between plasmatic and recombinant preparations could not be confirmed as a risk factor. Furthermore, no correlation between treatment regimens, severity, patient age and comorbidities of the patients could be found.

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