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COVID-19 lockdown and lifestyles: A narrative review
Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy1, Sohaila Cheema1, Ahmad Al Mulla2
1Institute for Population Health, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Ar Rayyan, Doha, Qatar.
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|October 15, 2024
Summary
COVID-19 lockdowns negatively impacted global lifestyles, affecting diet, sleep, and physical activity. However, some positive behavioral changes emerged, offering insights for managing chronic diseases during public health crises.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated global control measures.
- Lockdowns, implemented to curb transmission, significantly altered human behavior and lifestyles.
- Impact on chronic non-communicable diseases due to lifestyle changes was a growing concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on six key lifestyle factors.
- To synthesize existing literature on pandemic-related lifestyle alterations.
- To identify potential implications for chronic disease management.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and WHO databases.
- 649 relevant articles were retrieved for a narrative review.
- A critical interpretative synthesis of the selected articles was performed.
Main Results:
- The majority of reviewed articles reported negative effects of lockdowns on lifestyle factors globally.
- Specific lifestyle factors examined included diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, social connectedness, and substance use.
- A minority of studies highlighted encouraging lifestyle trends with potential benefits for chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 lockdowns predominantly had a negative impact on individual and community lifestyles worldwide.
- Positive behavioral changes were also observed in some populations during lockdowns.
- Consolidating knowledge on lockdown impacts can improve chronic disease outcomes and inform future public health strategies.
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