Comparative Study on Nutrition and Lifestyle of Information Technology Workers from Romania before and during COVID-19 Pandemic

Năsui, Bogdana Adriana; Toth, Andreea; Popescu, Codruța Alina; Penes, Ovidiu Nicolae; Varlas, Valentin Nicolae; Ungur, Rodica; Ciuciuc, Nina; Silaghi, Cristina Alina; Silaghi, Horațiu; Pop, Anca Lucia

doi:10.3390/nu14061202

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“…The results of our study showed a low intake of vegetables in the study group. The results are similar to other studies on different samples of the Romanian population, which showed that the vegetable intake is low compared with the recommendation [ 44 , 45 ]. On the other hand, fruit are consumed in higher amounts than vegetables.…”

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The Influence of Diet and Physical Activity on Oxidative Stress in Romanian Females with Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic joint disease, increases in prevalence with age, and affects most individuals over 65. The present study aimed to assess the oxidative status in relation to diet and physical activity in patients with OA. We used a cross-sectional study applied to 98 females with OA. Blood samples were collected to determine oxidative stress markers: malonyl dialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione (GSSG), and GSH/GSSG. Diet was estimated with a standardized food frequency questionnaire. We used the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to assess the females’ physical activity. Multiple regression analyses were executed to determine the association between the oxidative markers and the intake of vegetables and fruit. The study showed that most patients were overweight or obese (88.8%). The level of physical activity was above the recommended level for adults, mainly based on household activities. The intake of vegetables and fruit was low. The MDA marker was inversely, statistically significantly associated with the consumption of vegetables (p < 0.05). Public health policies must address modifiable risk factors to reduce energy intake and obesity and increase the intake of vegetables and fruit. Higher consumption of vegetables and fruit may provide natural antioxidants that can balance oxidative compounds.

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“…Besides, our study results indicated that the BMI was significantly higher among males than females. This result was consistent with that of a recent study conducted by Nasui et al (28) among Information Technology staff from Romania. Similarly, a study in Italy showed that the observed weight increase during the lockdown period was higher in male than in female adolescents (3.8 ± 3.4 vs. 1.2 ± 3.7 kg, p = 0.02) (29).…”

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Sex disparities in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and determinants of self-reported body weight changes before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 Arab countries

Tayyem

Ibrahim

Mortada

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic along with its confinement period boosted lifestyle modifications and impacted women and men differently which exacerbated existing gender inequalities. The main objective of this paper is to assess the gender-based differentials in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and the determinants favoring weight change before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic among Arab men and women from 10 Arab countries.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted based on a convenience sample of 12,447 households' family members (mean age: 33.2 ± 12.9; 50.1% females) and information from participants aged 18 years and above was collected about periods before and during the pandemic.ResultsFindings showed that, during the COVID-19 period, the dietary diversity, declined by 1.9% among females compared to males (0.4%) (p < 0.001) and by 1.5% among overweight participants (p < 0.001) compared to their counterparts.ConclusionsTo conclude, gender-sensitive strategies and policies to address weight gain and dietary diversity during emergent shocks and pandemics are urgently needed in the region.

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“…Particularly, due to the inherent unpredictability and burden, the COVID-19 pandemic was correlated with increased psychological distress and healthcare challenges in patients with rheumatic conditions, requiring the adjustment of therapeutic protocols and methods [11]. Along with the exacerbation of physical impairment, this context also affected psychological wellbeing and interpersonal relationships, correlating with enduring emotional symptoms and social isolation in this population [12] Also, the tendency to engage in unhealthy coping strategies was observed in association with the COVID-19 pandemic, including poor medication adherence and withdrawal from physical activity, which further emphasized the role of targeted interventions for promoting positive lifestyle changes [12][13][14].…”

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A Single-Session Process-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Combined with Multimodal Rehabilitation Treatment for Chronic Pain Associated with Emotional Disorders

Cojocaru,

Popa,

Schenk

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Behavioral Sciences

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Background and Objectives: Defined by chronic pain, rheumatic diseases are often co-occurring with anxiety and depression. Among the available psychological interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapies have an already-proven efficiency in these cases. However, the need to adjust their structure became ubiquitous during the post-pandemic period. Hence, the objective of this study was to investigate the impact of a single-session, process-based cognitive-behavioral intervention for patients with rheumatic conditions within an in-patient setting. Materials and Methods: A total of 31 participants (mean age 58.9 years) completed the single-session intervention. Assessments were conducted prior to the intervention, post-intervention and after one month. Results: Pearson’s correlations, paired samples T tests and a covariance analysis based on the Linear Mixed Model were performed for exploring the relations between baseline variables and evaluating the impact of the SSI intervention. Immediately after the intervention, a significant reduction in cognitive fusion (p = 0.001, d = 1.78), experiential avoidance (p = 0.001, d = 1.4) and dysfunctional behavioral processes was observed. At the one-month evaluation, participants reported decreased pain (p = 0.001, d = 1.11), anxiety (p = 0.004, d = 0.55) and depression (p = 0.001, d = 0.72). Conclusions: The single-session, process-based approach represents a promising intervention in healthcare contexts, as an integrative part of a multimodal rehabilitation treatment in patients with rheumatic conditions.

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Comparative Study on Nutrition and Lifestyle of Information Technology Workers from Romania before and during COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 10 publications

References 32 publications

The Influence of Diet and Physical Activity on Oxidative Stress in Romanian Females with Osteoarthritis

The Influence of Diet and Physical Activity on Oxidative Stress in Romanian Females with Osteoarthritis

Sex disparities in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and determinants of self-reported body weight changes before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 Arab countries

A Single-Session Process-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Combined with Multimodal Rehabilitation Treatment for Chronic Pain Associated with Emotional Disorders

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