Lifestyle and eating behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Turkey

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dc.authorid0000-0001-6709-1347
dc.contributor.authorCaner, Cengiz
dc.contributor.authorCan, Aygul
dc.contributor.authorYuceer, Muhammed
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-03T12:00:27Z
dc.date.available2026-02-03T12:00:27Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced individuals' lifestyles, eating behaviours, and food ordering purchasing practices, potentially altering overall dietary patterns. This study aimed to determine lifestyle and eating behavior among Turkish adults during COVID-19. A survey was conducted in 2023 in & Ccedil;anakkale using a Google Forms questionnaire to collect data from 365 Turkish individuals on sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, food purchasing habits, and dietary routines during the pandemic. Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to determine compare continuous variables across multiple groups. Findings revealed that 52.1% of participants experienced weight gain, 68.7% reported sleep disturbances, and exercise frequency declined during the pandemic. Conversely, smoking and alcohol consumption habits remained largely unchanged in about 60% of individuals. Employment status was found to significantly influence most lifestyle variables (p < 0.05). Regarding food shopping, 70.7% preferred chain supermarkets, while 46% engaged in online shopping, primarily for meat (47.7%) and snacks (27.4%). Online purchasing was significantly associated with age, education level, and employment (p < 0.05). A strong preference for homemade meals (94.8%) was also reported. In terms of dietary patterns, 58.1% maintained water intake, while 57.1% increased tea/coffee consumption. Daily meal frequency remained unchanged in 57.9%, yet notable increases were seen in the consumption of dairy/eggs (39.6%), fruits (38.4%), bread/pasta (34.1%), and meat (22.6%). About half reported greater intake of nutrient-dense foods, desserts, and snacks. This study reveals how COVID-19 affected dietary behaviors in T & uuml;rkiye, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and offering valuable insights to guide healthier lifestyle promotion and future health emergency planning.
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12982-025-00966-z
dc.identifier.issn3005-0774
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105017799214
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00966-z
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/34618
dc.identifier.volume22
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001584285400004
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBmc
dc.relation.ispartofDiscover Public Health
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260130
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectPandemic
dc.subjectEating behaviors
dc.subjectLifestyle behaviors
dc.subjectOnline survey
dc.titleLifestyle and eating behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Turkey
dc.typeArticle

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