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Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Lifestyle Among Iranian Population: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Publisher



Charkazi A1 ; Salmani F2 ; Moodi M3 ; Norozi E3 ; Zarei F4 ; Lotfizadeh M5 ; Badeleh MT6 ; Noroozi A7 ; Sighaldeh SS8 ; Dadbanshahamat Y9 ; Orouji MA10 ; Ahmadilivani M11 ; Foroughi A12 ; Sharifi A13 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Charkazi A1
  2. Salmani F2
  3. Moodi M3
  4. Norozi E3
  5. Zarei F4
  6. Lotfizadeh M5
  7. Badeleh MT6
  8. Noroozi A7
  9. Sighaldeh SS8
  10. Dadbanshahamat Y9
  11. Orouji MA10
  12. Ahmadilivani M11
  13. Foroughi A12
  14. Sharifi A13
  15. Akbari M10
  16. Tahergorabi Z14
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Environmental Health Research Center, Faculty of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
  3. 3. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Health Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Psychology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Health Education, School of Health, Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Golestan University of Medical Science, Gorgan, Iran
  10. 10. Department of Nursing, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
  11. 11. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  12. 12. Education Organization, Gonbad-e-Qabous, Iran
  13. 13. Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  14. 14. Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center, Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran

Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2022


Abstract

Background: Quarantine, an unpleasant experience, was implemented in many countries to limit the spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which it could associated whit lifestyle changes. The present study aimed to determine the changes in Iranian's lifestyle during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, 2710 Iranian people completed an online researcher-made questionnaire asking lifestyle regarding COVID-19, which includes five sections about physical activity, stress and anxiety, nutrition habit, sleep disorders, and interpersonal relationship in addition to demographic data from January to February 2021, using the multistage cluster sampling method. Results: The participants' mean age was 33.78 ± 11.50 years and 68.3% of them were female. Traveling, sightseeing, and family visits have been eliminated from 91%, 83.5%, and 77.5% of participants' lives, respectively. There were increase in stress level (P < 0.001), weight of the participants (P < 0.001), sleep problems (P < 0.001), and healthier foods (P < 0.001) but decrease in interpersonal communication (P < 0.001) and the amount of physical activity (P < 0.001). Conclusion: In summary, this study indicates some changes in lifestyle of Iranian people, including changes in some eating practices, physical activity, social communication, and sleeping habits during the pandemic. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, a comprehensive understanding of these behaviors and habits can help develop interventions to mitigate the negative lifestyle behaviors during COVID-19 pandemic. © 2022 EDP Sciences. All rights reserved.
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