Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global health of women aged 50 to 70 years

Lima, Joao Gabriel Ribeiro; Abud, Gabriela Ferreira; Freitas, Ellen Cristini de; Júnior, Carlos Roberto Bueno

doi:10.1016/j.exger.2021.111349

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“…However, a noticeable reduction in physical activity levels was self‐reported in the studied Brazilian regions. Self‐isolation and obligatory hygiene and social‐distancing measures, such as the use of masks and limited access to green urban spaces, could be the leading reasons behind the lower level of physical activity in both countries' contexts (Governo do Estado de São Paulo, 2021 ; Ribeiro de Lima et al., 2021 ; RKI, 2021 ; Ximenes & Maglio, 2020 ).…”

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Changes in eating habits and lifestyle during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic across metropolitan regions in Brazil and Germany: A survey‐based cross‐sectional study

Paris,

Lima,

Finger

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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COVID‐19 caused profound societal changes to cope rapidly with the new circumstances. The food market changed its quantity, quality, form, and frequency dynamics. Consequently, food‐eating habits and lifestyles like physical exercise likely experienced changes. An online‐based survey was conducted between June 2020 and January 2021 in the metropolitan regions of Rhine Ruhr Metropolis (RRM), Greater São Paulo (GSP), other metropolitan regions in São Paulo state (oMRSP), other Brazilian metropolitan regions (oBRMR), and the remaining urban areas in both countries (oUA), representing different contexts of Brazil and Germany. We assessed self‐reported changes in physical activity level, diet quality, self‐reported eating habits, and buying groceries during the first year of the pandemic. In Germany, indoor and outdoor activities increased for 34% of the respondents, while in Brazil, there was a decrease in physical activity for 50% of the participants. The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) scored higher among Brazilians (16.8) than Germans (15.2) on a 0–29 HEI scale. Increased awareness of healthy and sustainable eating habits was observed in GSP (0.7), oMRSP (0.63), oBRMR (0.7), and oUA (0.68) on a scale from no change (0) to change (1). In RRM, an increase in convenience foods was noticed (0.86). Participants reported discomfort with food purchasing due to hygiene measures and avoided going to the supermarket (0.7 on average in Brazil and 0.58 for females using the same 0–1 scale). Also, food supply at the grocery shops was reported to be often unavailable and in lower quantities. A real‐time assessment of self‐reported changes in eating habits and lifestyle during the lockdown in 2020 in different contexts is insightful for rethinking strategies to improve conditions in the post‐COVID‐19 era and prepare for future pandemics.

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Changes in eating habits and lifestyle during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic across metropolitan regions in Brazil and Germany: A survey‐based cross‐sectional study

Paris,

Lima,

Finger

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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“…The suggestion of decreased muscular strength due to pandemic lockdowns is supported by findings from prior studies that assessed various populations over shorter follow-up periods (i.e., 2 wk to ~1 yr) using a variety of measurement methods. For instance, grip strength measured with a handheld dynamometer was reduced in males and females of various ages (38)(39)(40); upper and lower body strength assessed with 30-s sit-to-stand and 30-s arm curl tests, respectively, was diminished in older adults (41); isometric knee extensor strength assessed using a force transducer was reduced in older women (19); isokinetic knee extensor strength measured with a multimodal dynamometer was decreased in endurance-trained young men (20); and eccentric hamstring strength estimated using the Nordic hamstring test and a video-based method was decreased in professional male soccer players (42). Together, these findings suggest that a number of individuals spanning all levels of physical fitness likely suffered muscular strength declines over the course of the pandemic.…”

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Eighteen-Month Changes in Physical Activity, Body Weight, Quadriceps Strength, and Gait Biomechanics during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Brisson

Krahl

Krämer

et al. 2023

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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PurposeThis study assessed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions/lockdowns on physical activity levels, body mass, quadriceps strength, and gait biomechanics over 18 months.MethodsTen healthy men were assessed at baseline (~14 wk before first lockdown) and 17.9 ± 0.3 months later (<1 wk after second lockdown). At both times, physical activity levels, body mass, and quadriceps strength were acquired using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, a force plate, and a dynamometer, respectively. Gait data were also acquired using a motion capture system and force plates during self-paced walking, from which spatiotemporal parameters, knee angles, and external moments were computed. Baseline and follow-up measurements were compared using two-tailed paired t-tests (α = 0.05).ResultsAt follow-up, participants spent less time doing vigorous physical activity (∆ = −76 ± 157 min·wk−1, P = 0.048), exhibited a tendency toward increased sedentary time (∆ = +120 ± 162 min·d−1, P = 0.056), weighed more (∆ = +2.5 ± 2.8 kg, P = 0.021), and showed a trend toward reduced quadriceps strength (∆ = −0.29 ± 0.45 (N·m)·kg−1, P = 0.071) compared with baseline. At follow-up, participants walked slower (∆ = −0.09 ± 0.07 m·s−1, P = 0.005), had greater knee flexion angles at heel strike (∆ = +2.2° ± 1.8°, P = 0.004) and during late stance (∆ = +2.2° ± 1.8°, P = 0.004), had reduced knee extension moments (∆ = −0.09 ± 0.09 (N·m)·kg−1, P = 0.012) and knee internal rotation moments (∆ = −0.02 ± 0.02 (N·m)·kg−1, P = 0.012) during late stance.ConclusionsHealthy men exhibited reduced physical activity levels, increased body weight, a tendency toward reduced quadriceps strength, and altered gait biomechanics over the initial 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic—alterations that could have far-reaching health consequences.

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“… 3 , 4 Furthermore, a rise in other diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertriglyceridemia due to physical inactivity have been noted. 5 …”

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“…3,4 Furthermore, a rise in other diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertriglyceridemia due to physical inactivity have been noted. 5 Factors associated with a high risk for severe complications from COVID-19 have been found to be old age, male gender, underlying comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, chronic lung diseases, heart, liver, and kidney diseases, tumors, clinically apparent immunodeficiencies, and local immunodeficiencies. 6,7 Patients with thoracic malignancies often have more than one of these risk factors, due to their underlying condition itself as well as immunosuppression due to therapy and supportive medications such as corticosteroids.…”

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Changes in Behavior After Vaccination and Opinions Toward Mask Wearing: Thoracic Oncology Patient–Reported Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bolt

Tufman

Sellmer

et al. 2022

Clin Med Insights Oncol

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Background: The COVID-19 vaccines, face masks, and social distancing are effective interventions to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections. In this study, we aimed to determine lung cancer patients’ attitudes toward vaccination, changes in behavior after vaccination, and willingness to continue mask wearing after the pandemic. Methods: We sent out questionnaires to 220 thoracic oncology patients treated at our lung cancer center in May 2021. The questionnaire focused on patients’ vaccination status, self-reported experiences surrounding vaccination, and assessed changes in behaviors before and after vaccination as well as opinions toward mask wearing after the pandemic. Results are presented as absolute and relative frequencies and means with standard deviation and compared using t test, paired t test, and analysis of variance test as well as chi2 test, and Fisher exact text. Results: About 91.0% of patients reported having received at least 1 vaccination. About 73.3% of patients reported having at least 1 reaction to the vaccination. The most common reactions were pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. After vaccination, patients increased contact with family and friends, use of public transport, and grocery shopping. Overall, the level of willingness to wear masks beyond the end of the pandemic differed according to vaccination status. Conclusions: Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination among thoracic oncology patients in Germany was high. Overall, patients with thoracic malignancies tolerated the COVID-19 vaccination well. Rate of adverse reaction was not higher compared with the general population. After the vaccination, patients increased social contacts and usage of public transport. These changes suggest positive psychological effects on quality of life. While reducing social distancing can increase the risk of infection, our results indicate that an extension of mask mandates after the pandemic would likely be accepted by a majority of thoracic oncology patients, suggesting that our cohort was still aware and in support of other measure of protection.

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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global health of women aged 50 to 70 years

Cited by 12 publications

References 43 publications

Changes in eating habits and lifestyle during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic across metropolitan regions in Brazil and Germany: A survey‐based cross‐sectional study

Changes in eating habits and lifestyle during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic across metropolitan regions in Brazil and Germany: A survey‐based cross‐sectional study

Eighteen-Month Changes in Physical Activity, Body Weight, Quadriceps Strength, and Gait Biomechanics during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Changes in Behavior After Vaccination and Opinions Toward Mask Wearing: Thoracic Oncology Patient–Reported Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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