National prevalence and trends in food labeling awareness, comprehension, usage, and COVID-19 pandemic-related factors in South Korea, 2014–2022

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

Although food labeling on packages is crucial for promoting a healthy diet, limited research has been conducted how the COVID-19 pandemic (hereinafter "the pandemic") affected awareness. Therefore, this study aims to analyze changes in trends awareness, comprehension, and usage South Korea during pandemic. We utilized nationwide, large-scale, long-term dataset provided by Community Health Survey (KCHS) from 2014 2022 (total = 1,756,847 participants). This allowed researchers assess prevalence of usage. Furthermore, we investigated factors associated with awareness specifically related In total, adults (54.19% women) participated study. The upward slope overall became less pronounced even exhibited downward (βdiff - 1.759; 95% CI 1.874 1.644). comprehension more (comprehension: βdiff 0.535; 0.436-0.634; usage: 0.693; 0.601-0.785). vulnerability lower included older age, male, obesity, residing rural areas, household income, educational level, smoking, increased alcohol consumption. analyzed 9-year trend based nationally representative data 2022. Our findings suggest that personalized nutrition strategies are needed recognize vulnerable groups risk improve among Korean

Language: Английский

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Relationship between changes in activities to prevent disability due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mental status or life-related functions among community-dwelling older adults

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100143 - 100143

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Lifestyle Behavior Changes and Associated Risk Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from the Canadian COVIDiet Online Cohort Study

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9, P. e43786 - e43786

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns have impacted lifestyle behaviors, including eating habits physical activity; yet, few studies identified the emerging patterns of such changes associated risk factors. Objective This study aims to identify weight behavior changes, potential factors, resulting from in Canadian adults. Methods Analyses were conducted on 1609 adults (18-89 years old; n=1450, 90.1%, women; n=1316, 81.8%, White) COVIDiet baseline data (May-December 2020). Self-reported current prepandemic weight, activity, smoking status, perceived habits, alcohol intake, sleep quality collected through online questionnaires. Based these 6 indicator variables, latent class analysis (LCA) was used change patterns. Associations with age, gender, ethnicity, education, income, chronic diseases, body image perception, stress level, living situation, work arrangement, examined logistic regressions. Results Participants’ mean BMI 26.1 (SD 6.3) kg/m2. Of participants, 980 (60.9%) had a bachelor’s degree or above. Since pandemic, 563 (35%) decreased income 788 (49%) changed their arrangement. Most participants reported unchanged quality, activity consumption, yet 708 (44%) decrease habit quality. From LCA, 2 classes emerged: healthy less (probability: 0.605 0.395, respectively; Bayesian information criterion [BIC]=15574, entropy=4.8). group more frequently unchanged/improved increased activity. significant gain, deteriorated unchanged/increased intake smoking, Among dissatisfaction (odds ratio [OR] 8.8, 95% CI 5.3-14.7), depression (OR 1.8, 1.3-2.5), level 3.4, 2.0-5.8), gender minority identity 5.5, 1.3-22.3) adopting behaviors adjusted models. Conclusions has appeared influenced unfavorably some but favorably others. Body are factors patterns; whether will sustain over time remains be studied. Findings provide insights into developing strategies for supporting poorer mental well-being postpandemic context promoting healthful during future disease outbreaks. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04407533; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04407533

Language: Английский

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Behavioral intentions of self‐isolation and informing close contacts after developing mpox‐related symptoms among young men who have sex with men in China

Journal of Medical Virology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 96(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Abstract The 2022 multi‐country mpox outbreak raised public concern globally. Self‐isolation and informing close contacts after developing mpox‐related symptoms are critical measures in controlling the outbreak. This study investigated behavioral intentions of self‐isolation associated factors among young men who have sex with (YMSM) aged 18−29 years China. cross‐sectional was conducted 2493 YMSM six provincial regions China from September 10th to 30th, 2022. Descriptive logistic analyses were applied, using as binary outcomes. mean age participants 24.6 (SD = 2.9) years. prevalence having 88.6% (95% CI: 87.3%−89.9%) 84.9% 83.5%−86.3%). Participants employed (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.474, 95% 1.035−2.097; AOR 1.371, CI:1.002, 1.876), had higher knowledge scores (AOR 1.002−1.876), perceived threats 1.079, 1.030−1.130; 1.045, 1.002−1.090) more likely intend self‐isolate inform contacts. MSM in‐person gatherings past 6 months 1.392, 1.066−1.208). depression 0.968, 0.948−0.989) self‐stigma 0.975, 0.954−0.997) less contacts, respectively. when disease‐related acceptable response Strengthening targeted risk communication self‐efficacy, raising disease knowledge, providing mental support, reducing stigma toward affected community warranted.

Language: Английский

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Secular Trends in Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents in Yunnan, Southwest China From Before COVID-19 to During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal, Observational Study

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e52683 - e52683

Published: July 31, 2024

Yunnan province borders Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, giving it one of the longest in China. We aimed to determine trends prevalence impact COVID-19 on depressive symptoms among adolescents (12-18 years) from 2018 2022 Yunnan, southwest

Language: Английский

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National Trends in the Prevalence of Unmet Health Care and Dental Care Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Study in South Korea, 2009-2022

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e51481 - e51481

Published: Sept. 18, 2024

Although previous studies have investigated trends in unmet health care and dental needs, most focused on specific groups, such as patients with chronic conditions older adults, been limited by smaller data sets.

Language: Английский

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Association between area deprivation index and concerns to COVID-19: A multi-level analysis of individual and area factors

SSM - Population Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25, P. 101580 - 101580

Published: Dec. 24, 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been one of the most serious global threats to public health recently. present study examined whether area deprivation is associated with concerns related COVID-19 using large nationwide data across South Korea. We used 2020 Korea Community Health Survey and official government database. Of 225,680 included participants, 123,324 (54.6%) were women, mean age was 54.9 [17.8] years old. classified Area index (ADI) into Quartile 1 (Least deprived); 2; 3; 4 (Most deprived). Our primary outcome (0–16 scores). Multilevel regression analysis conducted. score 11.3 [3.2] in total population. 13.5% variability scores accounted for by district areas. Q4 ADI an increased (Q1: reference; Q2: β = 0.218, SE 0.119, FDR adj.p-value 0.085; Q3: 0.235, 0.133, 0.094; Q4: 0.252, 0.109, 0.029). 19–49 groups increase than other ADI. a concern being criticized if getting infected compared Q1 found that highest quartile greater COVID-19. By identifying vulnerable population COVID-19, systems may consider preventive intervention mitigate mental issues.

Language: Английский

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Association between precautionary behaviors against coronavirus disease and psychosocial factors in outpatients with a pre‐existing disease and their attendants

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2(3)

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Abstract Aim The spread of the novel coronavirus infection (coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID‐19]) has caused behavioral changes and mental illness in patients their attendants during its early phase. present study aimed to examine association between precautionary behaviors against COVID‐19 psychosocial factors outpatients with pre‐existing attendants. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional paper‐based questionnaire survey Chiba University Hospital on 1019 513 attendants, web‐based Japan 3981 individuals from general population. evaluated participants' anxiety about COVID‐19, depression, health anxiety, behaviors. Results Regarding knowledge protective for high group were (odds ratio [OR] = 1.178, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.099–1.263), (OR 1.348, CI: 1.243–1.461), infecting someone 1.135, 1.039–0.239). factors, 1.759, 1.056–2.929), 3.892, 1.416–10.700), 2.005, 1.451–2.772), nondepression states 1.368, 1.004–1.864). Conclusion Our findings suggest that may perform Health be associated

Language: Английский

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Secular Trends in Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents in Yunnan, Southwest China From Before COVID-19 to During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal, Observational Study (Preprint)

Published: Sept. 12, 2023

Yunnan province borders Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, giving it one of the longest in China. We aimed to determine trends prevalence impact COVID-19 on depressive symptoms among adolescents (12-18 years) from 2018 2022 Yunnan, southwest evaluated epidemic adolescents’ mental health, with aim reducing effect psychological emergency syndrome promoting healthy, happy adolescent growth. This longitudinal, observational study used Students’ Health Survey data (before during COVID-19) Yunnan. multistage, stratified sampling 3 prefectures 16 2019 2022. In each prefecture, population was classified by gender residence (urban or rural), group equal size. Depressive were diagnosed based Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) scores. ANOVA assess differences mean CES-D scores gender, age, residence, grade, ethnicity. Chi-square tests compare different variables. For comparability, age-standard gender-standard prevalences calculated using 2010 China Census as standard population. The association between risk a standardized identified unconditional logistic regression analysis. all participants 32.98%: 28.26% 2018, 30.89% 2019, 29.81% 2020, 28.77% 2021, 36.33% 30.49% before COVID-19,29.29% early COVID-19, pandemic. Compared risks 0.793 (95% CI 0.772-0.814) times higher 1.071 1.042-1.100) than COVID-19. average annual increase 1.61%. During epidemic, girls (36.87%) that boys (28.64%), acceleration rate faster boys. rates age follows: 27.14% 1.09% (12-13 years), 33.99% 1.8% (14-15 36.59% 1.65% (16-18 years). Prevalences did not differ Han (32.89%) minority (33.10%) populations. However, former latter. senior high school students highest (34.94%). vocational fastest (2.88%), followed junior (2.32%). Rural residents (35.10%) had urban (30.16%). From 2022, there significant, continuous China, especially represents an public health problem should be given more attention. Effective, comprehensive lifestyle intervention measures reduce issues adolescents.

Language: Английский

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