Department of Physiology, University of Gour Banga, Malda, 732103, West Bengal, India.
Department of Nutrition, M.U.C Women's College, Purba Bardhaman, 713104, West Bengal, India.
Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2022 Apr;48:234-246. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.02.007. Epub 2022 Feb 16.
BACKGROUND & AIM: A few population-based studies have looked at how the Corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and outbreak-related lockdown has impacted people's daily eating habits and lifestyles. Due to the emergence of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continuous lockdown or social isolation can alter dietary consumption patterns and lifestyle routines, resulting in significant negative health consequences. Focused on the COVID-19 and disease related lockdown effects, this study aims to reflect the evolving trend in dietary habits and lifestyle status during the COVID-19 lockdown in West Bengal through a population mediated retrospective survey distributed via social media platforms.
This survey was conducted using Google form via online platform from July 7 to July 31, 2020, with 1059 participants reported their eating habits and lifestyle preferences, as well as basic socio-demographic details. Entire variables were qualitatively examined and uttered as frequency (f) and percentage (%). The Chi-square test was performed to conclude whether categorical variables differed.
A high number of participants reported that they were consumed healthy foods and physically active during this pandemic situation. Females were more likely to be involved in exercise and consume protein-rich food, as well as the majority of them, maintain basic dietary and Ayurvedic home remedies precautions like consumption of lemon, consumption of herbs, taking warm water, etc. A majority of older participants were tried to maintain a healthy lifestyle with extra protective essential protection during the COVID-19 stage. The frequency of going to market was decreased by the participants. Females were more likely to decrease their frequency of going to market than males. In terms of hygiene and sanitization of food items after buying from the market, females were more careful than males. Participants with higher education were more likely to be careful regarding the hygiene of food preparation and eating during this situation.
From this study, dieticians, legislators, and public health experts can have a better understanding of the current situation of food intake and lifestyle trends in communities of West Bengal, India. It also has the potential to have a significant impact on future public health research.
有一些基于人群的研究探讨了冠状病毒病（COVID-19）大流行和与疫情相关的封锁对人们日常饮食习惯和生活方式的影响。由于严重急性呼吸系统综合症冠状病毒 2（SARS-CoV-2）的出现，持续的封锁或社会隔离可能会改变饮食消费模式和生活方式常规，从而导致严重的健康后果。本研究聚焦于 COVID-19 和与疾病相关的封锁影响，旨在通过社交媒体平台分发的人群介导回顾性调查，反映 COVID-19 封锁期间西孟加拉邦饮食习惯和生活方式状况的变化趋势。
本研究于 2020 年 7 月 7 日至 7 月 31 日通过在线平台使用 Google 表单进行，共有 1059 名参与者报告了他们的饮食习惯和生活方式偏好，以及基本的社会人口统计学细节。对所有变量进行定性检查并以频率（f）和百分比（%）表示。使用卡方检验来确定分类变量是否存在差异。
大量参与者报告称，在这种大流行情况下，他们食用了健康食品并保持身体活跃。女性更有可能参与运动并食用富含蛋白质的食物，而且大多数女性保持基本的饮食和阿育吠陀家庭疗法预防措施，如食用柠檬、食用草药、饮用温水等。大多数老年参与者试图在 COVID-19 阶段保持健康的生活方式并采取额外的保护措施。参与者去市场的频率有所下降。女性比男性更有可能减少去市场的频率。在从市场购买食物后对食物进行卫生和消毒方面，女性比男性更加小心。受教育程度较高的参与者在这种情况下更有可能注意食物准备和食用的卫生。
通过这项研究，营养师、立法者和公共卫生专家可以更好地了解印度西孟加拉邦社区当前的饮食摄入和生活方式趋势。它也有可能对未来的公共卫生研究产生重大影响。
