Uncovering the alarming rise of diabetic ketoacidosis during COVID-19 pandemic: a pioneer African study and review of literature

Frontiers in Endocrinology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: July 26, 2023

Introduction Reports around the world indicate that COVID-19 pandemic may be contributing to an increase in incidence of new onset diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This has yet studied Africa. We aimed compare trend DKA before and during pandemic, with a focus on type diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials methods was cross sectional analytical study, over 4-year period, between March 2018 until February 2022 conducted referral center: diabetology department university hospital Farhat Hached Sousse, Tunisia. The study population included patients hospitalized for divided two groups: G1: G2: pandemic. Patients younger than 14, DM not presenting DKA, other types (monogenic, secondary or pancreatic diabetes) were included. A statistical analysis monthly using Jointpoint software providing average percentage change (AMPC). Results total 340 included:137 registered 203 representing 48.17% increase. mean statistically higher (8.42 ± 4.87 vs 5.75 4.29 per month) (p=0.049). temporal showed significant upward AMPC +0.2% (p=0.037). 1 (T1D) 2 (T2D) increased by 50% 44% respectively Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) antibodies’ titers significantly G2 compared G1 (median 330[Q1–Q3]=[58.5–1795]vs 92.5[Q1–Q3]=[22.5–1074] respectively)(p=0.021). Discussion along T1D T2D implying have been underlying factor this trend.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Changes of Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Journal of Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 154(4), P. 1376 - 1403

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken the lives of millions and disrupted countless more worldwide. Simply living through had drastic effects on health citizens. Diet, an important aspect health, been uniquely affected by pandemic, although these changes have not sufficiently studied among youth.

Language: Английский

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Impacts of COVID-19 on Food Choices and Eating Behavior among New Zealand University Students

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 889 - 889

Published: March 15, 2024

Extensive research suggests that COVID-19 infection can lead to persistent changes in taste and smell perception. These sensory have the potential exert lasting impacts on dietary choices, nutrition, body weight. This study aims explore COVID-related shifts intake among New Zealand university students. We conducted a survey involving 340 students who had experienced between 2022 2023. Participants reported any eating behavior since before pandemic were asked complete 24-h food record. Participants' total daily energy intake, macronutrient composition then compared with data collected from similar cohort pandemic, spanning 2017 2019. Dietary outcomes using MANCOVA while controlling for individual age, gender, ethnicity, BMI. Approximately 25% of participants experiencing alterations COVID-19, those more likely report their experience sweet tastes but not salty or fatty foods. Analyses pre- post-COVID cohorts revealed group exhibited significantly higher consumption protein sodium. Understanding long-term impact may offer crucial insights into role chemosensory perception behavior.

Language: Английский

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Exercising healthy behaviors: A latent class analysis of positive coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and associations with alcohol-related and mental health outcomes

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(2), P. e0297060 - e0297060

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Objective To identify latent classes of positive coping behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic and examine associations with alcohol-related mental health outcomes across participants without a history alcohol use disorder (AUD). Methods Baseline data from 463 who were enrolled in NIAAA Pandemic Impact on Alcohol (C19-PIA) Study analyzed. Latent class analysis (LCA) was applied to five COVID-19: taking media breaks, care their body, engaging healthy behaviors, making time relax, connecting others. differences moderating role AUD six examined using multiple regression models. Results LCA revealed two classes: 83.4% High Positive Coping 16.6% Low Coping. associated higher levels perceived stress, anxiety symptoms, loneliness. A consistently outcomes. Significant interactions between Classes indicated that problematic use, depressive drinking cope motives either stronger or only significant among individuals AUD. Conclusions Individuals may be particularly vulnerable symptoms outcomes, especially when they do not utilize strategies. The promotion strategies is promising avenue address problems public crisis warrants future research.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on the Well‐Being of People With Borderline Personality Disorder: A National Australian Study

Mental Health Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

ABSTRACT Social isolation due to the COVID‐19 pandemic was a significantly destabilizing factor for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The aim of this study investigate well‐being Australians diagnosed BPD during initial lockdown restrict spread COVID‐19. An online survey asked Australian residents (≥ 18 years) who self‐identified having diagnosis BPD, about their experience “coronaphobia” using Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) as well open‐ and close‐ended questions measure demographic health information. CAS data were analyzed descriptively. World Health Organisation definition used deductive thematic analysis qualitative data. Thirty‐five (24.5%) 143 participants completed CAS, experienced dysfunctional related anxiety. Nearly half ( n = 76; 46.1%) reported that mental became lot worse. Utilizing WHO health, two main themes identified: (1) Physical Health, (2) Mental Well‐being. Both included three subthemes variously affected by national lockdown. Following imposition social restrictions control coronavirus, many living heightened challenges greater vulnerability adverse outcomes attributable underlying symptoms.

Language: Английский

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The Feasibility of an Online Lifestyle Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic on the BMI Z-Score of Mexican Schoolchildren: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Obesities, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 3 - 3

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic was a risky period for childhood obesity, due to the increase in unhealthy behaviors. Online interventions could prevent this problem. aim of study evaluate feasibility and explore effect an online program on BMI z-score Mexican schoolchildren at 4 months during pandemic. A pilot randomized controlled trial conducted with 54 children. intervention included three sessions per week nutrition physical activity, as well information parents months. control group received one digital brochure. Of enrolled, 87% completed study, attended 46% classes. At end intervention, no significant difference between groups observed (−0.02, 95% CI −0.19 0.15). However, improved their quality life daily fruit consumption. This implemented feasible, exploratory analysis showed positive trends consumption but not other secondary variables schoolchildren. Additional strategies may be needed improve attendance impact age group.

Language: Английский

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Comparative determination of factors affecting attitude level towards healthy nutrition

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Healthy eating habits are critical to the health and well-being of future generations. Many people worldwide do not receive enough vitamins minerals due malnutrition To eliminate these, it is necessary determine factors that support people's healthy habits. This study was conducted affect There three external study: (1) being an expert in food drink, (2) having received formal education health, (3) receiving professional (dietician support) nutrition. The level evaluated based on nutritional knowledge, feelings about nutrition, positive habits, poor In this context, online survey applied 425 employees sector (202 people) beverage (223 people). data obtained were analyzed comparatively. results showed knowledge equal both groups. However, concluded more sensitive eating, than healthcare employees. While expected constantly deal with food, which causes desensitization, has been observed they stable resistant eating. It although have any training, information through (dietician) accelerates process developing behaviors. result strengthened power variable affecting addition, sensitivity nutrition catalyzed by profession. Dietician indirectly reinforces attitude. Thus, contributed development literature.

Language: Английский

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Did the pandemic change lifestyle behaviours in Italy? An interrupted time series analysis on the four main NCDs behavioural risk factors from 2008 to 2023

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had repercussions in several areas. indirect effects of the on healthy living behaviours are multiple and complex to assess. aim is assess impact outbreak Italy most relevant modifiable risks for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Methods PASSI 2008–2023 data referring a sample 18-69-year-olds residing was used estimate prevalences smoking, alcohol, fruit vegetable consumption, physical inactivity lifestyle. For each these an interrupted time series (ITS) study with Generalized Least Squares (GLS) model trends before after pandemic’s (March 2020). “intervention” period postulated as March 2020, “post-intervention” extends from April 2020 December 2023. In models, hypothetical situation without trend remains unchanged commonly known ‘counterfactual’ scenario. Through ITS both “counterfactual data” “factual were obtained. Results From 2008 2023, 532,115 people interviewed. showed, during period, significant differences between factual counterfactual started 2022 strengthened 2023 all four behavioural indicators analysed: high-risk alcohol consumption (both three them worsening) (which appears decrease). Current smokers exhibited similar (24.5% vs. 24.3%), followed by plateau throughout entire ‘post-intervention’ period. By however, prevalence significantly lower than observed rate 22.7% counterfactual). initial improvement drinkers (13% 17% counterfactual) rapid worsening higher expected (19.7% 16.9%). worsened five-a-day (6.6% 9.0%). Physical following (albeit not statistically significant), appeared decrease (26.9% 32.4%). Conclusions found this article showed at end studied achievement current smokers, intakes reduction inactivity. Understanding shifts lifestyle crucial proper design interventions aimed reducing burden NCDs.

Language: Английский

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Changes in health behaviour of medical students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic—focus on physical activity, screen time, sleep duration, unhealthy foods, alcohol, and tobacco

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 24, 2025

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and the preventive measures led to a change in health behaviour among population. Medical students were particularly affected by this. Previous studies primarily focused on few behaviours, mostly conducted 2020–2021, did not assess persistence of these behaviours post-pandemic. Methods A combined cross-sectional longitudinal approach applied examine changes physical activity, screen time, sleep duration consumption unhealthy foods, alcohol tobacco. Data from Students at Technical University Dresden collected online as part multicenter study “Medical Student Health Survey” 2020 2022. Descriptive inferential statistical methods applied. Results ( N = 575) reported reduced activity increased time due pandemic, citing lockdown changed habits main reasons. Longitudinal analysis medical 66) between 2022 revealed p 0.018) decreased food 0.009) after end pandemic. Screen tobacco products remained unchanged. Changes intercorrelated. Discussion students. However, intra-pandemic differing pre-post interindividual variations found. rise low use reflect health-aware cohort. findings should inform development future further research is needed understand sustainability broader impact changes.

Language: Английский

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Effects of daily life changes due to COVID-19 on obesity in Korean adults

Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 25, 2025

Owing to the changes in lifestyle caused by COVID-19 pandemic, risk of obesity has increased. This study analyzed relationship between daily life due and among Korean adults. used data from 2021 Korea Community Health Survey. A total 225 265 adults had completed survey. The associations general, health-related, COVID-19-related characteristics were using Chi-square tests multiple logistic regression analyses. rate participants was 30.6%. Among all participants, 18.7% responded that a significant impact on their lives. higher cases where significant, concerns about economic damage present, expenditure occurred. In addition, rates who experienced decrease physical activity, increase instant food consumption, smoking after COVID-19. brought life, including activity eating habits. Our suggests these may associate obesity.

Language: Английский

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