The effects of COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle and emotional state in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology: Results of an Italian survey - 17/09/21
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Highlights |
• | Covid-19 lockdown induced a huge effect on nutritional habits in infertile women. |
• | During lockdown high percentage of women stopped physical activity in infertile women. |
• | Covid-19 lockdown induced a significant increase in BMI in infertile women. |
• | Anxiety, sadness and boredom were increased during lockdown in infertile women. |
• | Reevaluate cardio-metabolic risk and emotional state before infertility treatments. |
Abstract |
Purpose |
On March 8, 2020, the Italian Government implemented extraordinary measures to limit viral transmission of COV-19/SARS-CoV-2. We evaluated the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle and emotional state in women planning infertility treatments.
Basic Procedures |
We performed a quantitative research study using a web-based survey, in 140 women referred to Assisted Reproductive Technologies Center.
Main findings |
We observed changes in body weight during lockdown in 80 % of women, and a significant increase in BMI in comparison to that observed before (p=.001). We observed a high percentage of non-adherence to the Mediterranean pattern during lockdown due to higher frequency of consumption of sweet/pastries, cheese and meat, rather than fruit, vegetables and legumes. Before lockdown 36.4 % women were snack consumers while during lockdown 55 % (p=.002). By considering individuals’ attitude to snack consumption, we observed an increase related to boredom (p=<.0001) and anxiety (p=.05) during lockdown. Increased levels of anxiety and sadness were observed in about 30 %, and of boredom in 25 %. The percentage of women worried about their planning infertility treatment was more than 50 %.
Principal Conclusions |
Quarantine-related restrictions strongly influenced lifestyle psychological behavior leading to an increased burden of cardiovascular disease.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : COVID-19, Life style, Assisted reproductive techniques, Women’s health, Heart disease risk factors, Preventive medicine
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Vol 50 - N° 8
Article 102079- octobre 2021 Retour au numéro
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