Horak-González M, Chalita-Ramos L, Preciado-Fregoso J, Cárdenas-Bedoya J, Maldonado-Rodríguez R, Díaz-Rizo CV, Vázquez-Valls E, Torres-Mendoza BM

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: in December 2019, a new virus spread, SARS-CoV-2. This virus caused the confinement of the population and closures of businesses that, in turn, modified the way of life of the population, causing changes in lifestyle, nutritional behaviors, food choices, and daily life, as well as increased stress and uncertainty, and promoted the use of online services that favor a sedentary lifestyle. Material and methods: through social networks (Facebook and WhatsApp), 546 subjects over 18 years of age who resided in Guadalajara, Zapopan, or Tlajomulco participated in a snowball sampling, from the of which 516 completed the survey that was applied through the Survio^® platform. A general data questionnaire was carried out, including their occupation, work situation, and weight, as well as an instrument to evaluate behaviors related to the lifestyle of Kumari et al. 2020, from March to December 2020. The analysis of The information was carried out in SPSS version 24. Results: the surveys included 530 people. The difference between usual and current weight was 1.7 ± 5.1 kg in women (p < 0.0001), 1.2 ± 10.3 kg in men (p < 0.0001), and 2.5 ± 3.5 kg in transgender people. The loss of employment in women was 32% and in men 26% (p < 0.4). The weight difference for women who did not lose their job before and nine months after the pandemic was 0.94 ± 4.6 kg, while those who did lose it was 3.2 ± 5.9 kg (p < 0.0001) in both cases. For men, the difference when they did not lose their job was 0.83 ± 10.2 kg, and for those who did lose it was 2.2 ± 10.6 kg, no significant differences were found. No relationship was found between the difference in weight before and after the pandemic and the total result of the eating behavior test. However, a trend was seen for worsening behaviors as age advanced in women. In men, good behaviors remained independent of age. In comparing lifestyle habits versus weight change, people who reduced their weight by < 2 kg had better good behaviors and fewer bad behaviors. In those with no weight change, there was a predominance of good versus bad behaviors. People with a weight change > 2 kg had more bad and good behaviors were reduced. People without job loss had better behaviors. The income reduction group had a significant difference in the relationship between good and bad behaviors, with bad behaviors being worse in this group. Conclusion: during the confinement of the pandemic, life routines changed; around 30% of the evaluated population had a loss of employment or reduction in income, which caused considerable weight gain. Initiatives and strategies are needed to improve lifestyle-related behaviors during periods of confinement.

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