Anxiety and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Related to COVID-19 during Italian Lockdown (83 views)
J Clin Med (ISSN: 2077-0383electronic, 2077-0383linking), 2021 Mar 16; 10(6): N/D-N/D.
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Keywords: Dietary Habit, Medical Students, Pandemic, Public Health, Social Media
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Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
procopioannacaterina@gmail.com (A.C.P.)
tarussa@unicz.it (T.L.)
luzza@unicz.it (F.L.)
Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
Independent Researcher, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
giuditta.lombardo@libero.it
School of Medicine, University “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
eduardo.boffoli96@gmail.com (E.B.)
scidamiriam0@gmail.com (M.S.)
School of Nursing, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Michele and Pietro Ferrero Hospital, 12060 Verduno, Italy
christian.zanza@live.it
Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging, National Research Council, Molecular Biotechnology Center, 10135 Turin, Italy
sharmila.fagoonee@unito.it
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J Clin Med (ISSN: 2077-0383electronic, 2077-0383linking), 2021 Mar 16; 10(6): N/D-N/D.
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Paper type: Journal Article
Impact factor: 4.241, 5-year impact factor: 0
Url: Not available.
Keywords: Dietary Habit, Medical Students, Pandemic, Public Health, Social Media
Affiliations:
*** IBB - CNR ***
Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
procopioannacaterina@gmail.com (A.C.P.)
tarussa@unicz.it (T.L.)
luzza@unicz.it (F.L.)
Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
Independent Researcher, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
giuditta.lombardo@libero.it
School of Medicine, University “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
eduardo.boffoli96@gmail.com (E.B.)
scidamiriam0@gmail.com (M.S.)
School of Nursing, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Michele and Pietro Ferrero Hospital, 12060 Verduno, Italy
christian.zanza@live.it
Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging, National Research Council, Molecular Biotechnology Center, 10135 Turin, Italy
sharmila.fagoonee@unito.it
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Anxiety and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Related to COVID-19 during Italian Lockdown
The first case of infection by SARS-CoV-2 (i.e., COVID-19) was officially recorded by the Italian National Health Service on 21 February 2020. Respiratory tract manifestations are the most common symptoms, such as gastrointestinal symptoms (GISs) like nausea or sickness, diarrhea, and anorexia, and psychological effects may be reported in affected individuals. However, similar symptoms may be observed in healthy people as a consequence of an anxiety state. Methods: We analyzed GISs and anxiety state during the COVID-19 lockdown period; from 9 March 2020 to 4 May 2020. A web-based survey consisting of 131 items was administered to 354 students affiliated with the School of Medicine of the University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro; Italy. A set of statistical analyses was performed to analyze the relationships among the answers to assess a correlation between the topics of interest. Results: The statistical analysis showed that 54.0% of interviewed reported at least one GISs, 36.16% of which reported a positive history for familial GISs (FGISs). The 354 subjects included in our cohort may be stratified as follows: 25.99% GISs and FGISs, 27.97% GISs and no-FGISs, 10.17% no-GISs and FGISs, 35.87% no-GISs and no-FGISs. Results indicated an anxiety state for 48.9% of respondents, of which 64.74% also presented GISs. In addition, considered dietary habits, we detect the increased consumption of hypercaloric food, sweetened drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Conclusions: The increase of GISs during the lockdown period in a population of medical students, may be correlated to both dietary habits and anxiety state due to a concern for one’s health.
The first case of infection by SARS-CoV-2 (i.e., COVID-19) was officially recorded by the Italian National Health Service on 21 February 2020. Respiratory tract manifestations are the most common symptoms, such as gastrointestinal symptoms (GISs) like nausea or sickness, diarrhea, and anorexia, and psychological effects may be reported in affected individuals. However, similar symptoms may be observed in healthy people as a consequence of an anxiety state. Methods: We analyzed GISs and anxiety state during the COVID-19 lockdown period; from 9 March 2020 to 4 May 2020. A web-based survey consisting of 131 items was administered to 354 students affiliated with the School of Medicine of the University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro; Italy. A set of statistical analyses was performed to analyze the relationships among the answers to assess a correlation between the topics of interest. Results: The statistical analysis showed that 54.0% of interviewed reported at least one GISs, 36.16% of which reported a positive history for familial GISs (FGISs). The 354 subjects included in our cohort may be stratified as follows: 25.99% GISs and FGISs, 27.97% GISs and no-FGISs, 10.17% no-GISs and FGISs, 35.87% no-GISs and no-FGISs. Results indicated an anxiety state for 48.9% of respondents, of which 64.74% also presented GISs. In addition, considered dietary habits, we detect the increased consumption of hypercaloric food, sweetened drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Conclusions: The increase of GISs during the lockdown period in a population of medical students, may be correlated to both dietary habits and anxiety state due to a concern for one’s health.
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* Inferring a cause-effect relationship between lockdown restrictions and COVID-19 pandemic trend during the first wave (150 views)
Health Policy (ISSN: 0168-8510, 0168-8510linking), 2021 Nov; 125(11): 1441-1447.
Impact Factor: 2.98
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