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The Effect of COVID-19 on anxiety levels of mothers and changes in the nutritional behavior of their children / O efeito do COVID-19 nos níveis de ansiedade das mães e mudanças no comportamento nutricional de seus filhos
Yilmaz, Sine; Can, Basak.
  • Yilmaz, Sine; Ankara Medipol University. Faculty of Health Sciences. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Ankara. TR
  • Can, Basak; Istanbul Gelisim University. Faculty of Health Sciences. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Istanbul. TR
Rev. Nutr. (Online) ; 36: e220211, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1529484
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to measure the anxiety levels of mothers during the pandemic period and to investigate the correlation between anxiety levels and children's eating behaviors in Turkey. Methods Mothers with children aged 3-6 years (n=303) living in Turkey were recruited from different social media channels until February and March 2021 due to the pandemic. Mothers completed an online questionnaire that included the Child Feeding Questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. Pearson correlation analysis and Kruskal-Wallis tests were applied to determine the existing relationship between the scales. Results Although 21.2% of mothers had moderate and severe anxiety, only 0.3% of mothers had coronavirus anxiety. No significant correlation was found between any of the Child Feeding Questionnaire subscales and anxiety levels evaluated according to Beck Anxiety Inventory. Only a correlation was observed between the Beck Anxiety Inventory score and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale score (r=0.47, p<0.001). Conclusion Although coronavirus anxiety was found in a small group in our study, more comprehensive studies are needed to see the effect of the anxiety created by the pandemic on child nutrition. Considering that human beings will face various pandemics in the coming years, the negative effects of the pandemic on the individual should be determined and precautions should be taken. In this way, it can be ensured that future generations are healthy in all aspects.
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RESUMO Objetivo Este estudo teve como objetivo medir os níveis de ansiedade das mães durante o período de pandemia e investigar a correlação entre os níveis de ansiedade e os comportamentos alimentares das crianças na Turquia. Métodos Mães com filhos de 3 a 6 anos (n=303) residentes na Turquia foram recrutadas em diferentes canais de mídia social até fevereiro e março de 2021 devido à pandemia. As mães preencheram um questionário online que incluía o Child Feeding Questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory, e a Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. A análise de correlação de Pearson e os testes de Kruskal-Wallis foram aplicados para determinar a relação existente entre as escalas. Resultados Embora 21,2% das mães tivessem ansiedade moderada e grave, apenas 0,3% das mães tinham ansiedade por coronavírus. Não foi encontrada correlação significativa entre nenhum dos subfatores do Child Feeding Questionnaire e os níveis de ansiedade avaliados de acordo com o Beck Anxiety Inventory. Apenas uma corre Conclusão Embora a ansiedade por coronavírus tenha sido encontrada em um pequeno grupo em nosso estudo, são necessários estudos mais abrangentes para ver o efeito da ansiedade criada pela epidemia na nutrição infantil. Considerando que os seres humanos enfrentarão várias epidemias nos próximos anos, os efeitos negativos da epidemia sobre o indivíduo devem ser determinados e precauções devem ser tomadas. Dessa forma, pode-se garantir que as gerações futuras sejam saudáveis em todos os aspectos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Feeding Behavior / COVID-19 Limits: Adult / Child / Child, preschool Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev. Nutr. (Online) Journal subject: Ciˆncias da Nutri‡Æo / Nutri‡Æo em Sa£de P£blica Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Ankara Medipol University/TR / Istanbul Gelisim University/TR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Feeding Behavior / COVID-19 Limits: Adult / Child / Child, preschool Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev. Nutr. (Online) Journal subject: Ciˆncias da Nutri‡Æo / Nutri‡Æo em Sa£de P£blica Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Ankara Medipol University/TR / Istanbul Gelisim University/TR