Gender and sex differences in adherence to a Mediterranean diet and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
led
to
significant
lifestyle
changes,
including
alterations
in
dietary
habits
and
increases
sedentary
behavior.
Mediterranean
diet
(MD)
been
associated
with
various
health
benefits,
which
are
especially
important
given
the
challenges
posed
by
pandemic.
During
pandemic,
an
overall
shift
towards
consuming
more
highly
processed
foods
observed.
This
systematic
review
investigated
adherence
MD
during
focusing
on
gender
differences
factors
influencing
general
public.
literature
search
focused
papers
published
between
January
1,
2019,
July
8,
2024,
across
databases
such
as
Web
of
Science
(WOS),
Scopus,
PubMed
MEDLINE,
PsycINFO.
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
this
identified
14,347
references,
5,734
were
duplicates.
After
a
thorough
multi-level
screening
process,
29
studies,
encompassing
55,242
participants,
met
inclusion
criteria.
While
seven
studies
reported
that
men
adhered
than
women
12
also
indicated
had
higher
compared
men.
Nine
however,
found
no
adherence.
Additionally,
older
age,
education
levels,
socioeconomic
status,
increased
physical
activity
linked
greater
context.
Gender-specific
behavior
influenced
roles,
phases
well
biases
sample
composition
methodological
weaknesses.
Significant
gaps
evidence,
particularly
concerning
sexual
minorities,
highlighted.
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=421727.
Язык: Английский
An expert perspective on diversity-oriented standards for assessing sex and gender in clinical research
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2025
Introduction
Randomized
controlled
trials
require
diverse
patient
groups
to
ensure
broad
applicability
of
results.
However,
gender
minorities
are
often
not
included,
which
affects
the
generalizability
and
equity
healthcare
outcomes.
Inclusive
research
must
consider
diversity
sex
eliminate
inequalities
improve
health
Methods
A
two-stage
expert
survey
was
conducted
using
a
self-developed
questionnaire
in
constructs
sex,
gender,
expression
were
considered.
Experts
rated
importance
practicality
assessing
these
concepts
clinical
evaluated
terms
for
suitability
comprehension.
In
addition,
existing
definitions
refined.
Consensus
defined
as
70%
agreement
or
disagreement.
Results
14
out
17
participating
experts
agreed
on
independently
assess
assigned
at
birth,
9
16
emphasized
this
identity
trials.
Sex
should
be
assessed
with
“Please
specify
your
birth”
answer
categories
“female”,
“male”,
“intersex”.
Gender
“I
identify
as…”
“woman”,
“man”,
“nonbinary”,
“trans
woman”,
man”,
“genderqueer”,
“genderfluid”,
“agender”,
“two
spirit”.
Assessment
depends
question
may
relevant
every
study.
Discussion
Our
findings
emphasize
inclusivity
by
providing
multiple
options
data
accuracy
allowing
individuals
accurately
report
their
identity.
The
results
distinguishing
between
identity,
research.
This
ensures
that
is
represented
considered,
improving
relevance
Язык: Английский
Living and Coping with Olfactory and Taste Disorders: A Qualitative Study of People with Long-COVID-19
Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(7), С. 754 - 754
Опубликована: Март 30, 2024
Taste
and
smell
disorders
are
common
symptoms
of
SARS-CoV-2
acute
infection.
In
post-COVID-19
condition,
can
persist
leading
to
disruption
in
patients’
lives,
changes
their
coping
skills,
the
need
develop
strategies
for
everyday
life.
This
study
aimed
describe
perspective
a
group
patients
with
Long-COVID-19,
condition
where
loss
taste
and/or
was
most
predominant
symptom.
A
qualitative
descriptive
conducted.
Participants
who
had
suffered
infection
Long-COVID-19
were
recruited.
Purposive
sampling
applied,
participants
recruited
until
data
redundancy
reached.
In-depth
interviews
used
collection
thematic
analysis
applied.
Twelve
COVID-19
survivors
(75%
women)
The
mean
age
55
years,
duration
25
months.
Three
themes
identified:
(a)
Living
disorders,
describing
they
experience
on
daily
basis,
how
life
has
changed
accompanying
emotions,
(b)
Changes
challenges
resulting
from
smell,
habits,
self-care
risk
certain
jobs
or
activities,
(c)
Coping
health
care
received.
conclusion,
limit
involve
meal
preparation,
ability
detect
potentially
dangerous
situations.
Язык: Английский
The collateral effects of the COVID‐19 pandemic: A gender‐specific systematic review of disordered eating behaviour in the general population
European Eating Disorders Review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024
Abstract
Objective
The
COVID‐19
pandemic
initiated
public
health
measures,
impacting
mental
and
exacerbating
disordered
eating
behaviours
(DEB).
This
study
aims
to
fill
gaps
in
understanding
DEB
the
general
population
during
pandemic,
emphasising
gender
dynamics
experiences
of
and/or
sexual
minority
(SGM)
individuals.
Method
A
systematic
literature
review
followed
PRISMA
guidelines
investigate
focusing
on
gender‐sensitive
analyses
SGM
populations.
Outcomes
from
included
studies
were
synthesised
identify
patterns
associations
related
DEB,
particularly
considering
experiences.
Results
Significant
with
observed,
women
consistently
exhibiting
higher
scores.
populations
also
showed
elevated
symptoms.
Longitudinal
indicated
changes
over
time,
some
decreases
observed
among
men.
Conclusions
underscores
significant
differences
symptom
levels.
Lockdown
measures
had
nuanced
impacts
varying
across
studies.
Various
factors
including
pandemic‐related
stressors
influenced
DEB.
Consideration
these
can
inform
tailored
interventions
for
population.
Overall,
enhances
our
how
intersects
pandemic's
impact
need
diverse
approaches
address
behaviours.
Язык: Английский