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In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review
INTRODUCTION: Globally, governments have enforced protective measures of social distancing to prevent COVID-19 spread. The lifestyles of public have essentially transformed due to these actions. This study evaluates the effects of COVID-19 on connections and behavior/life adaptations. OBJECTIVES: Ch...
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2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9471094/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.280 |
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author | Arain, F. Tohid, A. Arain, A. Adam, D. Khan, F. Talpur, A. Arain, A. Azeem, W. |
author_facet | Arain, F. Tohid, A. Arain, A. Adam, D. Khan, F. Talpur, A. Arain, A. Azeem, W. |
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description | INTRODUCTION: Globally, governments have enforced protective measures of social distancing to prevent COVID-19 spread. The lifestyles of public have essentially transformed due to these actions. This study evaluates the effects of COVID-19 on connections and behavior/life adaptations. OBJECTIVES: Changes in life style and behavior in COVID-19-Pandemic METHODS: We conducted a global cross-sectional study via survey on phone apps and social media platforms in population aged ≥ 16, including questions regarding demographic data and lifestyle changes. We also searched databases APA PsycNet, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Medline; reviewed 40 articles and included 3 in this review, a cross-sectional online survey(1), a planned questionnaire(2), and a study on 600 adolescents, age 10-19 in Palestine(3) RESULTS: Our survey data showed total of 1002 responses, 31.7% decreased sleep, 42.1% increased appetite, 70.6% bulk-buying, and 50.2% weight gain. 43.1% less socialization than before, 78.7% increased screen time, 53.5% excessive hand washing/wiping surfaces, 45% reported social distancing facilitated in overpowering the fear of contracting infection, 29.4% negative impact on relationships, 80.7% noticed changes in behavior including shaking hands/hugging/speaking with a mask on, 49.5% adopted new hobbies, 34.9% showed increase in meditation. The literature review revealed that since COVID-19, there is an increase in screen time, weight, appetite, sleep, and a decrease in physical activity(1-3,) and greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet in younger population(2) CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 induced quarantine has caused increased screen time, appetite, weight gain, adoption of new hobbies, bulk-buying, hand washing, meditation, reduced sleep, and negatively impacted interaction/relationships. COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and our data needs further assessment in more population studies. DISCLOSURE: No significant relationships. |
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spelling | pubmed-94710942022-09-29 In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review Arain, F. Tohid, A. Arain, A. Adam, D. Khan, F. Talpur, A. Arain, A. Azeem, W. Eur Psychiatry Abstract INTRODUCTION: Globally, governments have enforced protective measures of social distancing to prevent COVID-19 spread. The lifestyles of public have essentially transformed due to these actions. This study evaluates the effects of COVID-19 on connections and behavior/life adaptations. OBJECTIVES: Changes in life style and behavior in COVID-19-Pandemic METHODS: We conducted a global cross-sectional study via survey on phone apps and social media platforms in population aged ≥ 16, including questions regarding demographic data and lifestyle changes. We also searched databases APA PsycNet, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Medline; reviewed 40 articles and included 3 in this review, a cross-sectional online survey(1), a planned questionnaire(2), and a study on 600 adolescents, age 10-19 in Palestine(3) RESULTS: Our survey data showed total of 1002 responses, 31.7% decreased sleep, 42.1% increased appetite, 70.6% bulk-buying, and 50.2% weight gain. 43.1% less socialization than before, 78.7% increased screen time, 53.5% excessive hand washing/wiping surfaces, 45% reported social distancing facilitated in overpowering the fear of contracting infection, 29.4% negative impact on relationships, 80.7% noticed changes in behavior including shaking hands/hugging/speaking with a mask on, 49.5% adopted new hobbies, 34.9% showed increase in meditation. The literature review revealed that since COVID-19, there is an increase in screen time, weight, appetite, sleep, and a decrease in physical activity(1-3,) and greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet in younger population(2) CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 induced quarantine has caused increased screen time, appetite, weight gain, adoption of new hobbies, bulk-buying, hand washing, meditation, reduced sleep, and negatively impacted interaction/relationships. COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and our data needs further assessment in more population studies. DISCLOSURE: No significant relationships. Cambridge University Press 2021-08-13 /pmc/articles/PMC9471094/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.280 Text en © The Author(s) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
spellingShingle | Abstract Arain, F. Tohid, A. Arain, A. Adam, D. Khan, F. Talpur, A. Arain, A. Azeem, W. In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review |
title | In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review |
title_full | In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review |
title_fullStr | In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review |
title_full_unstemmed | In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review |
title_short | In this study: Adapting to the new normal in COVID-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review |
title_sort | in this study: adapting to the new normal in covid-19 pandemic; a global survey & literature review |
topic | Abstract |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9471094/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.280 |
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