Obesity and weight change during the COVID‐19 pandemic in children and adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Obesity Reviews, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 24(5)

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2023

Summary Many obesity risk factors have increased during the COVID‐19 pandemic, including physical inactivity, poor diet, stress, and poverty. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate impact as well associated lockdowns or restrictions, on weight change in children adults. We searched five databases from January 2020 November 2021. included only longitudinal studies with measures before pandemic that evaluated weight, body mass index (BMI) (or BMI z ‐scores for children), waist circumference, prevalence obesity. Random effects meta‐analyses were conducted obtain pooled estimates mean difference outcomes. Subgroups age groups diabetes at baseline. bias assessed using a modified version Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale, certainty evidence Grading Recommendations, Assessment, Development Evaluation (GRADE) approach. A total 74 (3,213,776 participants): 31 children, 41 adults, 2 In 1.65 kg (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.40, 2.90; 9 studies) 0.13 CI 0.10, 0.17; 20 ‐scores, by 2% 1%, 3%; 12 studies). 0.93 0.54, 1.33; 27 0.38 kg/m 0.21, 0.55; 25 BMI, 1% 0%, 11 circumference 1.03 cm −0.08, 2.15; 4 There considerable heterogeneity observed all outcomes both GRADE very low During first year small but potentially clinically significant increases gain, adults observed. Increases greater targeted prevention interventions may be warranted.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of Prolonged COVID-19 Lockdown on Body Mass Index, Eating Habits, and Physical Activity of University Students in Bangladesh: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 9

Опубликована: Май 20, 2022

This current study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with body mass index (BMI), dietary patterns, extent of physical activities among university students following prolonged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown in Bangladesh.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Induced Economic Slowdown and Mental Health Issues

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 4, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has pressed a pause button on global economic development, and induced significant mental health problems. In order to demonstrate the progressed relationship between pandemic, slowdown, burden, we overviewed global-level gross domestic product changes problems variation since outbreak of COVID-19, reviewed comprehensively specific sectors influenced by including international trade, worldwide travel, education system, healthcare individual employment. We hope provide timely evidence help with promotion policymakers’ effective strategies in mitigating losses pandemic; suggest different governments or policy makers countries share information experience dealing COVID-19-induced slowdown promote vaccine popularization plan protect every against coronavirus essentially; appeal collaboration minimize stigmatization related adverse consequences increase wellbeings people all over world.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in Physical Activity Levels and Eating Behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Sociodemographic Analysis in University Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(9), С. 5550 - 5550

Опубликована: Май 3, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools and universities to shift their activities online, influencing the adoption of health-related behaviours such as physical activity healthy dietary habits. present study investigates changes in adherence a diet regular university students Italy before during understands role sociodemographic variables creating above. We conducted repeated cross-sectional survey performing same sampling strategy at first data collection (T0) second (T1) with combination convenience snowball approaches. sample is composed total 2001 students, 60.2% women 39.8% men, an average age 22.7 (±5.5 SD). At T1, 39.9% reported activity. During pandemic, however, many, especially male abandoned or reduced practice (T1 40%), increase social media use (T0 52.1%; T1 90%). A direct association between very low frequency increased sedentary time (r = 0.2, p 0.001) change style Body Mass Index (BMI) value 0.3, 0.002) was found. multivariate analysis for showed that some gender, age, parents' level education, area study, household type, perception one's body influence eating Our findings suggest should invest protection promotion health specific awareness programmes, further research repeat post-lockdown period investigate long-term effects on behaviours.

Язык: Английский

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A scoping review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in Saudi Arabia

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Март 27, 2023

Abstract Background In Saudi Arabia, stay-at-home orders to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic between March 15 and 23, 2020 eased on May 28, 2020. We conducted a scoping review systematically describe physical activity sedentary behavior in Arabia associated with timing of lockdown. Methods searched six databases December 13, 2021 for articles published English or Arabic from 2018 search date. Studies must have reported data any age measured behavior. Results Overall, 286 records were found; after excluding duplicates, 209 screened, 19 studies included review. cross-sectional, 4 prospective cohorts. Three children adolescents (age: 2–18 years), 16 adults 15–99 years). Data collection periods < = 5 months, 17 collecting only, one study 2020–2021, 2021. The median analytic sample size was 363 (interquartile range 262–640). children/adolescents collected behaviors online at time using parental reporting, also allowing self-reporting. All three found that lower during and/or following lockdown than before Two screen time, television watching, playing video games higher Sixteen adult assessed activity, utilizing self-reporting accelerometry. Physical exercise, walking, park visits all Six self-report. Sitting (4 studies) (2 Conclusions Among children, adolescents, adults, consistently indicated short-term, decreased increased conjunction movement restrictions. Given widespread impact other health behaviors, it would be important continue tracking post-lockdown identify subpopulations may not returned their pre-pandemic levels focus intervention efforts.

Язык: Английский

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Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region

Foods, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(2), С. 297 - 297

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic affected agri-food systems worldwide. However, while the impacts differed from one country/region to another, scholarly literature seems focus on developed countries in Global North. Consequently, this review scrutinizes pandemic's Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. A search Web of Science March 2023 generated 334 documents, which 151 were eligible for inclusion systematic review. According bibliometric analysis, most active nations are Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon. In general, coverage studies is better Gulf region than less those suffering wars (cf. Libya, Syria, Yemen). Studies generally crop production downstream food chain distribution consumption). While influenced every pillar security, research concentrates access utilization. Meanwhile, lion's share deals with socio-economic effects, especially linked (in)security health. pandemic, laid bare system vulnerabilities, should be seized foster transition towards more resilient NENA

Язык: Английский

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Effect of COVID-19 outbreak on the diet, body weight and food security status of students of higher education: a systematic review

British Journal Of Nutrition, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 129(11), С. 1916 - 1928

Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2022

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted college students’ lifestyles and placed them at a greater risk of obesity food insecurity. purpose the systematic review was to consolidate evidence for effect Covid-19 on dietary quality, habits, body weight security status. A comprehensive literature search conducted utilising various databases including Google Scholar, MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Embase Scopus identify relevant studies. To be incorporated in this review, studies had include higher education students, measure prevalence insecurity assess changes during pandemic. showed that diet quality students compromised many nations due decrease intake whole grains, dairy products, legumes, nuts, fruits vegetables increase consumption alcohol, confectionery products refined grains. There an frequency cooking, binge eating, breakfast skipping unhealthy snacking. These modifications, return, were associated with changes, no less than 20 30 % gaining also status over 30% being insecure worldwide. outbreak exacerbated habits under high gain Higher institutions governments should improve access nutritious foods incorporate nutrition interventions curricula.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on sleep of undergraduate students: A systematic literature review

Stress and Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 39(1), С. 4 - 34

Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2022

Abstract The 2019 coronavirus pandemic forced the shift to distance education aggravating mental and physical vulnerabilities of undergraduate students, including sleep. This review aims describe sleep problem rates prevalence, pattern disruption, duration, quality, insomnia symptoms, psychological socio‐economic factors affecting undergraduates in 22 countries. A systematic search for articles published from 2020 2021 using ‘COVID‐19,’ ‘Coronavirus,’ ‘Pandemic,’ ‘Sleep,’ ‘Mental Health,’ ‘Students’ PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane yielded 2550 articles, where 72 were included. Selection criteria were: English full‐text available not postgraduates, reported outcomes, participants allied health courses. Risk bias was assessed various Joanna Briggs Institute checklists outcomes descriptively synthesized. Prevalence problems notable, while longitudinal studies showed increased rates. There significantly disruption during lockdowns. Several psychological, behavioural, environmental, demographic, found be associated with changes. These highlight pandemic's impact on students reveal opportunities institutions intervene policies programs promote well‐being undergraduates. Limitations include recall underrepresentation other study is self‐funded registration number RGAO‐2021‐0071.

Язык: Английский

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Development of a Web-App for the Ecological Momentary Assessment of Dietary Habits among College Students: The HEALTHY-UNICT Project

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(2), С. 330 - 330

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2022

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a critical period for the development of healthy behaviors. Yet, it often characterized by unhealthy food choices. Considering current pandemic scenario, also essential assess effects coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) on lifestyles and diet, especially among young people. However, assessment dietary habits their determinants complex issue that requires innovative approaches tools, such as those based ecological momentary (EMA). Here, we describe first phases "HEALTHY-UNICT" project, which aimed develop validate web-app EMA data students University Catania, Italy. pilot study included 138 (mean age 24 years, SD = 4.2; 75.4% women), who used week before filling out frequency questionnaire with validation purposes. Dietary obtained through two tools showed moderate correlations, lowest value butter margarine highest pizza (Spearman's correlation coefficients 0.202 0.699, respectively). According cross-classification analysis, percentage classified into same quartile ranged 36.9% vegetable oil 58.1% pizza. In line these findings, weighted-kappa values 0.15 0.67 pizza, most categories above 0.4. This good usability students, assessed 19-item scale. Moreover, had potential evaluate effect COVID-19 students' behaviors emotions, showing impact sedentary activities, level stress, depression. These although interesting, might be confirmed next HEALTHY-UNICT aims characterize lifestyles, habits, relationship anthropometric measures emotions in larger sample students.

Язык: Английский

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Comparative research on the development of college students’ physical fitness based on online physical education during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023

Abstract Background There are few studies that focus on the impact of online physical education teaching college students during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This research focuses among medical school in China by comparing fitness test results for three consecutive years from to 2021. Method study is a longitudinal survey. The subjects experiments were enrolled who completed student divided into two groups, namely, male and female. indices included body mass index (BMI), vital capacity (VC), 50-metre run, sit-and-reach, standing long jump, pull-up (male), 1000-metre run sit-ups (female) 800-metre (female). Repeated measures ANOVA method was used at time points ranging Greenhouse-Geisser correction applied when Mauchly’s hypothesis did not meet assumption sphericity, Bonferroni pairwise comparisons. Results A total 3360 (1490 males 1870 females) tests proportion overweight obesity significantly higher than female (28.0% vs. 12.7%). For all subjects, 2020, BMI VC indexes improved, while 800-/1000-metre running declined. In 2021, except sit-and-reach increased. Conclusion comparisons 2021 show effective improving items long-distance running. Future needs involve larger geographically more dispersed sample further analyse effectiveness education.

Язык: Английский

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