Evaluation of Emotional State and Mediterranean Diet Adherence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Butterfly Effect

Authors : Büşra ATABİLEN, Gamze AKBULUT, Tevfik KOÇAK, Nilüfer ACAR TEK

Pages : 323-329

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1105236

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Publication Date : 2023-06-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The COVID-19 disease, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 infectious agent, is the last member of infectious diseases. Factors such as uncertainties about the prognosis of the disease, insufficient control measures, lack of effective therapeutic mechanisms can cause negative effects on individuals’ daily living activities and mental health. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the mood changes and Mediterranean diet adherence of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study was carried out between November 2020 and January 2021 with individuals over 18 years of age. The data required for the research were collected with an online questionnaire. The COVID-19 Phobia Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(C19P-S); and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CAS); were used to assess the emotional state of individuals. The Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MEDAS); was used to examine the adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Results: A total of 6609 individuals between the ages of 18-70 participated in the study and 70% of the participants are female. The median score obtained from the C19P-S in female individuals was found to be significantly higher than in male subjects insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001);. A positive relationship was shown between the Mediterranean diet adherence and the COVID-19 Phobia Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001);. Conclusion: The COVID-19 related phobia and fear may have positively affected the adherence to the Mediterranean diet of individuals as a coping strategy with this pandemic period.
Keywords : Covid 19 pandemic, Emotional state, Mediterranean diet, Phobia, Anxiety