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Clara Inés Saldarriaga-Giraldo1, Cristhian Felipe Ramirez-Ramos2, Ricardo Lopez-Santi3

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Current Problems in Cardiology
|December 6, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic impacted cardiometabolic patients differently based on gender. Women with cardiometabolic conditions experienced less exercise and more depression symptoms despite healthier eating habits.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns significantly altered lifestyle habits and self-care practices globally.
  • Gender-specific variations in health behaviors during the pandemic remain incompletely understood, particularly among individuals with cardiometabolic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on male and female patients diagnosed with cardiometabolic diseases.
  • To identify gender-related differences in lifestyle, mental health, and self-care behaviors amidst the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 4216 patients with cardiometabolic diseases across 13 Latin American countries.
  • Data collection occurred between June 15th and July 15th, 2020, encompassing demographic information, lifestyle habits, and mental health status.

Main Results:

  • Women (50.9%) reported healthier eating patterns and lower rates of tobacco and alcohol use compared to men.
  • Conversely, women exhibited reduced physical activity levels and higher reported symptoms of depression.
  • Sedentarism in women was linked to lower income and depressive symptoms, suggesting a complex interplay of factors.

Conclusions:

  • Gender influences the manifestation of lifestyle and mental health changes in cardiometabolic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The combination of psychological distress and sedentary behavior in women may elevate their risk for adverse cardiovascular events.
  • Targeted interventions addressing psychological well-being and promoting physical activity are crucial for women with cardiometabolic conditions in pandemic contexts.

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