The influence of face masks use, immunity boosters and visiting risky places on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia and Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) DOI Creative Commons
Bojan Joksimović, Jelena Dotlić, Marija Milić

et al.

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44(1)

Published: March 28, 2025

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were recommended to implement new health behaviors into their daily routines prevent viral spread. The aim this study was investigate whether specific behaviors, such as wearing face masks, taking immunity boosters and visiting risky places associated with a higher level stress due in general adult population. This cross-sectional conducted from September 1, 2020 October 2021 eight randomly chosen cities two Serbian speaking countries (Republic Serbia Republic Srpska - Bosnia Herzegovina). Participants filled socio-epidemiologic questionnaire, COVID Stress Scales (CSS) Perceived Scale (PSS). included 2,301 participants an average age 36.72 ± 13.82 years whom 54.9% female (p = 0.001). Most healthy, highly educated, employed, married, non-smokers consumed alcohol. mean total CSS score 32.7 23.8 out 144, suggesting relatively low COVID-19. PSS 19.43 5.05 40 indicating slightly increased stress. who reported scores more likely wear use boosters, go cafes clubs, have chronic illnesses, suspicious, but not proven contact positive people, multiple sources information about Few experienced high levels People used visited during pandemic.

Language: Английский

Key Factors Driving Portuguese Individuals to Use Food Supplements—Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Maria João Campos, Agnieszka Garbacz,

Natalia Czlapka-Klapinska

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Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 884 - 884

Published: March 5, 2025

Data on food supplement (FS) consumption profiles are scarce. This study aims to characterise FS among Portuguese adults and identify personal, social, professional, health-related factors influencing use. A cross-sectional was conducted using an online questionnaire between July September 2023. The participants were categorised into healthcare professionals (supplement users non-users, i.e., HPS HPnS) non-healthcare nHPS nHPnS). Group distributions compared the χ2 test. use is very prevalent in Portugal. Significant differences emerged HPs nHPs regarding associated with Socioeconomic professional characteristics, nutritional knowledge, healthy lifestyles (e.g., eating habits) all linked consumption. Despite groups, across higher education levels, healthier lifestyle habits, such as engaging sports translate a of FSs. frequent FSs education, lifestyles. have specific attitudes through These findings indicate need for further research explore various types being utilised underlying motivations behind their usage. HPs' access scientific information providing practical guidance promote responsible informed within population crucial.

Language: Английский

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The influence of face masks use, immunity boosters and visiting risky places on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia and Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) DOI Creative Commons
Bojan Joksimović, Jelena Dotlić, Marija Milić

et al.

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44(1)

Published: March 28, 2025

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were recommended to implement new health behaviors into their daily routines prevent viral spread. The aim this study was investigate whether specific behaviors, such as wearing face masks, taking immunity boosters and visiting risky places associated with a higher level stress due in general adult population. This cross-sectional conducted from September 1, 2020 October 2021 eight randomly chosen cities two Serbian speaking countries (Republic Serbia Republic Srpska - Bosnia Herzegovina). Participants filled socio-epidemiologic questionnaire, COVID Stress Scales (CSS) Perceived Scale (PSS). included 2,301 participants an average age 36.72 ± 13.82 years whom 54.9% female (p = 0.001). Most healthy, highly educated, employed, married, non-smokers consumed alcohol. mean total CSS score 32.7 23.8 out 144, suggesting relatively low COVID-19. PSS 19.43 5.05 40 indicating slightly increased stress. who reported scores more likely wear use boosters, go cafes clubs, have chronic illnesses, suspicious, but not proven contact positive people, multiple sources information about Few experienced high levels People used visited during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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