Effects of Stay-at-Home (Curfew) as a Result of COVID-19 Pandemic on Obesity, Depression and Physical Activity in People Living in Jordan

Abstract

Objects: The Coronavirus pandemic has had a clear impact on the Jordanian society in several aspects, especially the health aspect. Therefore, this study is conducted to discover the effects of staying at home (quarantine) during the Coronavirus pandemic on the Jordanian society in terms of obesity, depression, and physical activities. Methods: 1252 members from both genders of the Jordanian society completed the questionnaire, three questions were developed, and a questionnaire was created to answer these questions by youths and the elderlies between the ages of (15-65) years from both genders. The procedures included an evaluation of obesity, depression and physical activity during the period of quarantine. Results: The highest mean according to the obesity, depression and physical activity among genders and age groups was (3.59, 1.69, 3.57) respectively and standard deviation for them (0.572, 0.267, 0.609) respectively. Conclusion: It is found that there are no significant differences between both genders and ages group but there are a numerical differences in most questions.