Assessment of lifestyle changes in combating the COVID-19 pandemic among people of Karachi, Pakistan

Aim: COVID-19 arose as a pandemic that wreaked havoc all over the world. Study determines lifestyle changes adopted by people of Karachi in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was the cross-sectional study and carried out at public sector hospital and 218 participants were selected through...

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Main Authors: Mubashir Zafar, Tafazzul Hyder Zaidi, Nadira Hyder Zaidi, Muhammad Waqas Nisar Ahmed, Mahjabeen Shah, Umm e Habiba, Marrium Sultan Dar, Noor ul Ain, Fatima Shahid, Hiba Hamid Meer
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Future Science OA
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.2144/fsoa-2023-0227
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Summary:Aim: COVID-19 arose as a pandemic that wreaked havoc all over the world. Study determines lifestyle changes adopted by people of Karachi in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was the cross-sectional study and carried out at public sector hospital and 218 participants were selected through random sampling method. Results: Lifestyle changes a statistically significant difference in nutrition (p = 0.000), physical activity (p = 0.000), workout (p = 0.000), smoking (p = 0.000), sleep hours (p = 0.000), and supplements (p = 0.000) before and during lockdown. Face masks were utilized by 38% of individuals, gloves by 19%, and social isolation was observed by 26%. 11% of participants did not follow any protocols. Conclusion: Study found significant differences in lifestyle habits such as diet, sleep, smoking and physical activity.
ISSN:2056-5623