Trial reportPloS one2021
Changes in physical activity levels, eating habits and psychological well-being during the Italian COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: Impact of socio-demographic factors on the Florentine academic population.
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.
- Gender and sex differences in adherence to a Mediterranean diet and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- Changes in Diet, Physical Activity, Alcohol Consumption, and Tobacco Use in Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingPooled it
- Eating Behavior and Physical Activity Changes Among Adult Mexican Women After the COVID-19 Pandemic.American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2026Article
- Stress, well-being, and optimism in Portuguese youth: how do gender and age shape mental health and eating quality.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Monitoring the Adverse Implications of Coronavirus 2019-induced Pulmonary Complications on Patients' Respiratory Capacity and Physical Abilities with Moderate and Severe Signs during Interval Follow-up.Journal of medical signals and sensors · 2026Article
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- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Lifestyle Behavior and Clinical Care Pathway Management in Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- COVID-19, Nutrients and Lifestyle Eating Behaviors: A Narrative Review.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Parental Neglect and Childhood Obesity Amidst COVID-19: A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective on Health and Developmental Risks.Nutrients · 2024Article
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- Physical Activity in Patients with Neuromuscular Disease Three Years after COVID-19, a Longitudinal Survey: The After-Effects of the Quarantine and the Benefits of a Return to a Healthier Life-Style.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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- Literature Review-Transthoracic Echocardiography, Computed Tomography Angiography, and Their Value in Clinical Decision Making and Outcome Predictions in Patients with COVID-19 Associated Cardiovascular Complications.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Review
- Sustaining youth physical activity in times of challenge and change: lessons from COVID-19.Health promotion international · 2023Article
- Physical exercise practice was positively associated with better dietary practices of aged people during COVID-19 social distance: A cross-sectional study.Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2023Article
- Inadequate Physical Activity Is Associated with Worse Physical Function in a Sample of COVID-19 Survivors with Post-Acute Symptoms.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- "Stay at Home" during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in an Italian Academic Community.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Association between intentional behavioral changes and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- The barriers and facilitators to health-promoting lifestyle behaviors among people with multiple sclerosis during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a content analysis study.BMC neurology · 2022Article
- Fatigue in Covid-19 survivors: The potential impact of a nutritional supplement on muscle strength and function.Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2022Article
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Abstract
The confinement and lockdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have produced restrictions in the lifestyle of Italian citizens with variations in their psychological well-being. The aim of the study was to identify changes and relationship with socio-demographic parameters. An online survey was administered to 1383 subjects (1007 females and 307 males) working in the University of Florence, Italy. Three validated questionnaires were used for the survey: the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Med Diet Score and the Psychological General Well-Being Index-A. All the subjects were asked to complete the questionnaires twice, in order to attain a picture of the habits before and a later time point during confinement. Our results show that work-related physical activity was decreased, along with an increase in sedentary behaviour (from 07:22±03:20 to 08:49±03:41 h:min; p<0.001, ES = 0.38), whereas recreational physical activity was increased (vigorous exercise varied from 568.5 ± 838.6 to 833.7 ± 1263.0 METs; p<0.002, ES = 0.25). Eating habits changed according to the place where meals were eaten, with an increased habit for breakfast and snacks and a slight increase in alcohol consumption. Psychological well-being decreased (Index from 21.4±3.9 to 18.0±5.3; p<0.001, ES = 0.723), especially in terms of vitality and positive thinking. The socio-demographic variables affecting these variations were mostly represented by age, gender and working conditions: young age and self-employment conditions can be considered factors for the changes in daily habits induced by confinement that may affect psychological well-being.
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