IMPACT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON LIFESTYLE-RELATED BEHAVIOURS: A WEB-BASED STUDY
Meenu Kalia*, Naveen Krishan Goel, Ravi Rohilla, Praizy Bhandari and Ekta Rao
ABSTRACT
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown measures imposed worldwide have significantly impacted various aspects of people's lives, including their lifestyle-related behaviours. This web-based study investigates the multifaceted effects of the pandemic-induced lockdown on behaviours such as physical activity, dietary patterns, and mental well-being. Objectives: To prevent community spread of COVID-19, lockdown measure which led people to change and adopt a newer lifestyle to deal with this stressful period. The study was conceived to assess the impact of lockdown on lifestyle and stress coping mechanism. Methods: It was web based respondent driven study. A representative sample of various age groups, occupation and education were recruited. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit responses through WhatsApp. The study was conducted from May-June, 2020. Results: The study had a female preponderance (69.3%) with subjects in the age group of 21-40 years as 61.5%. It was agreed by 75.5% subjects that they had dietary modification, reducing alcohol intake in 17.1%, including immunity boosters in diet by 14.8% and physical activity was intentionally included by more than three fourth (87.5%). Conclusion: Lockdown restrictions during COVID-19 has led to change in eating pattern, exercise and movement patterns and also to take adequate care of their physical and mental health during the current demanding times. Use of traditional and indigenous system of medicine has also increased in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: COVID-19, Lifestyle, Lockdown, Resilience, Stress.
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