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Health behaviour changes during COVID-19 and the potential consequences: A mini-review
1College of Natural & Health Sciences, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates.
Journal of Health Psychology
|June 20, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic altered social behaviors, impacting health habits like sleep, diet, and exercise. These changes may have significant mental health consequences, requiring further research.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic induced significant societal shifts affecting daily routines.
- Media reports indicate widespread changes in sleep patterns, substance use, physical activity, and diet.
- These behavioral changes may have downstream mental health implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine potential changes in health behaviors due to anti-pandemic measures.
- To discuss the interplay between health behaviors and mental health.
- To highlight the need for research on the consequences of altered health behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Review of media reports on behavioral shifts.
- Discussion of the relationship between health behaviors and mental health.
- Analysis of potential impacts of public health interventions on behavior.
Main Results:
- Significant alterations in sleep, substance use, physical activity, and diet were observed.
- These behavioral changes are linked to potential mental health consequences.
- Anti-pandemic measures likely influenced these health behavior modifications.
Conclusions:
- Changes in health behaviors during the pandemic warrant attention due to potential mental health effects.
- Further research is crucial to understand both short-term and long-term consequences.
- Addressing these behavioral shifts is essential for public health strategies.
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