Mental and physical performance of adult during the COVID-19 pandemic and use of dietary supplements
International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases
; 12(4):291-299, 2022.
Article
in English
| CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-2247892
ABSTRACT
Background:
Life during the COVID-19 pandemic was miserable, most of the people were in a panic situation either because of being affected by COVID-19 or losing their near and dear ones. Majority of Indian population was in the trauma condition impacting physical and mental health directly or indirectly either due to the infection or repeated lockdowns.Aim:
The present study was carried out to gain knowledge of people's physical and mental health such as anxiety, depression, and stress during the period of the pandemic in the year 2021. Material andmethods:
The standard questionnaires were used to conduct the online survey using google form. The questionnaire contains five sections and collects the information on anxiety, stress, depression, and physical activities. The survey started on May 23, 2021, and ended on June 2, 2021 by circulating the link through emails, WhatsApp, and messages.Result:
A total of 291 people participated in this survey process and all responses were analyzed, out of which 165 were men and 126 were women. It was calculated that 59.4% of men and 40.6% of women were affected by COVID-19. Total 49.5% of people affected by COVID-19 were in favor of improvement in physical and mental performance while taking dietary supplements. Whereas 19.8% denied the statement and 28.7% of people saw slight changes in their health status.Conclusions:
During the pandemic people were mostly affected by anxiety, depression, stress, and physical health and to cope with these situations dietary supplements surely be the utilitarian for the society. Through this study, it was found that if a person includes both exercise and nutraceutical products in their lifestyle, there will be a chance of living a sustainable and healthy life.
Prion; Viral; Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens of Humans [VV210], Non-communicable Human Diseases and Injuries [VV600], Other Produce [QQ070], coronavirus disease 2019, human diseases, pandemics, viral diseases, mental health, public health, food supplements, physical activity, adults, depression, mental disorders, anxiety, mental stress, disease surveys, men, women, sex differences, mental ability, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, man, Uttarakhand, India, Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, Betacoronavirus, Coronavirinae, Coronaviridae, Nidovirales, positive-sense ssRNA Viruses, ssRNA Viruses, RNA Viruses, viruses, Homo, Hominidae, primates, mammals, vertebrates, Chordata, animals, eukaryotes, Commonwealth of Nations, lower-middle income countries, medium Human Development Index countries, South Asia, Asia, physical health, SARS-CoV-2, viral infections, Uttaranchal, mental illness, psychological stress, disease surveillance, intelligence
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Topics:
Traditional medicine
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases
Year:
2022
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Article
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