Table 2 Special Habits and Lifestyle Changes during COVID-19 (n = 205)
Character | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Smoking Habits | Never been a smoker. | 174 (84.9) |
I was a smoker but stopped during lockdown. | 14 (6.8) | |
I was a smoker but increased during lockdown. | 15 (7.3) | |
I was a non-smoker but became a smoker. | 2 (1.0) | |
Eating Habits | ||
Change in Number of Meals | No change | 80(39) |
Decreased number of main meals | 40(19.5) | |
Decreased number of snacks | 29(14.1) | |
Increased number of main meals | 24(11.7) | |
Increased number of snacks | 32(15.7) | |
Hunger Sensation Change | No change | 52 (25.5) |
Yes, I feel hungry more frequent. | 132 (64.7) | |
Yes, I feel satiety more frequent. | 20 (9.8) | |
Food Delivery/Fast food | None | 66 (32.2) |
1–3 times/week | 123 (60.0) | |
> 3 times– 7 times /week | 16 (7.8) | |
Home-made Pastries and Sweets | < 3 times /week | 148 (72.2) |
3–5 /week | 41 (20.0) | |
> 5 times /week | 16 (7.8) | |
Changes in Dietary Habits During Lockdown | No change | 76(37.1) |
Yes, to unhealthy | 67(32.7) | |
Yes, to healthy | 58(28.2) | |
Reduced appetite | 4(2.0) | |
Water Intake | < 8 glasses /day | 126 (62.7) |
≥ 8 glasses /day | 75 (37.3) | |
Adherence to Physical activity (Classification based on International physical activity questionnaire) | Low | 118 (57.6) |
Moderate | 63 (30.7) | |
High | 24 (11.7) | |
Change in Physical Activity | ||
Physical activity change | No change | 65 (31.7) |
Physical Activity decreased | 125 (61) | |
Physical Activity increased | 15 (7.3) | |
Classification of participants according to adherence to MEDAS: | Mean ± SD | 5.49 ± 1.91 |
Low Adherence | 0–5 | 108 (52.7) |
Moderate Adherence | 6–9 | 93 (45.4) |
High Adherence | ≥ 10 | 4 (2.0) |