論文ID: 2024-14
Objective The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to daily life worldwide, leading to significant changes in various aspects of lifestyle, including dietary habits, eating behaviors, physical activity, and sleep patterns. However, the specific impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on these aspects remain unclear.
Methods Among those who underwent an annual health examination at the Health Evaluation and Protection Center of Tokai University Hachioji Hospital from June 2022 to January 2023, we mailed a questionnaire to individuals who had undergone at least one annual health evaluation at the same center before January 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic. We collected the questionnaires during their health examination visits. Ultimately, we analyzed the questionnaire responses from 396 men and 198 women.
Results The pandemic has led to notable changes in physical activity levels, transportation methods, sleep patterns, and dietary habits among both genders. Specifically, changes in transportation methods were observed, with a shift towards more private modes of transportation and reduced use of public transport. While some participants reported decreased physical activity and increased sedentary behavior, these changes were not universally experienced. Sleep patterns were affected, with some participants going to bed later and experiencing irregular sleep schedules and changes in total sleeping hours. Dietary habits also varied, with some participants reporting meal timing and frequency changes.
Conclusions This study provides detailed insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lifestyle, dietary habits, physical activity, sleep, and transportation methods. Further research is necessary to investigate how these changes influence metabolic health.
