Meghan M. JaKa , Jeanette Y. Ziegenfuss , Jennifer M. Dinh , Laura J. Jacobson , Thomas E. Kottke , Susan M. Knudson , Chad C. Heim , Jason M. Gallagher , Kevin D. Campbell , Rachael L. Rivard , Nicolaas P. Pronk
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Abstract
Background
Since the COVID-19 pandemic health systems have shifted necessarily from chronic to infectious disease treatment, but chronic disease remains critical. One large health system uniquely tracks member health behaviors. This analysis compares data from select months of an ongoing monthly cross-sectional survey before and during the pandemic.
Methods
Responses in April 2019 (pre-pandemic), April 2020 (early pandemic) or April 2021 (later pandemic) were included in the primary analysis (N = 252). Differences in meeting health behavior guidelines were analyzed via logistic regression.
Results
A significant decline was seen for physical activity (19% not meeting guidelines pre-pandemic vs. 41% later pandemic) but not fruit/vegetable, alcohol, or sleep from early to later pandemic. Prevalence of women not meeting tobacco guidelines increased from early (5%) to later pandemic (10%) while prevalence in men decreased (10% vs 4% respectively). The percent of people not thinking about the good things that happen to them fluctuated closely with reports of new COVID-19 cases.
Conclusions
Findings show the nuance of changing health behaviors throughout the pandemic. Results should be used by health systems to tailor support based on insights from the pandemic experience.
期刊介绍:
Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases provides comprehensive coverage of a single topic related to heart and circulatory disorders in each issue. Some issues include special articles, definitive reviews that capture the state of the art in the management of particular clinical problems in cardiology.