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Assessment of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Pro-Health Behavior of Poles

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  • Karolina Hoffmann

    (Department of Internal Diseases, Metabolic Disorders and Arterial Hypertension, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Szamarzewskiego 82/84 Street, 60-101 Poznań, Poland)

  • Anna Paczkowska

    (Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 7 Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Bońka

    (Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 7 Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland)

  • Michał Michalak

    (Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 7 Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland)

  • Wiesław Bryl

    (Department of Internal Diseases, Metabolic Disorders and Arterial Hypertension, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Szamarzewskiego 82/84 Street, 60-101 Poznań, Poland)

  • Dorota Kopciuch

    (Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 7 Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland)

  • Tomasz Zaprutko

    (Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 7 Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland)

  • Piotr Ratajczak

    (Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 7 Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland)

  • Elżbieta Nowakowska

    (Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Góra, Licealna 9 Street, 65-417 Zielona Góra, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Kus

    (Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 7 Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland)

Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has exerted enormous impacts on individuals’ lifestyle, economics and social life. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health-promoting behaviors of a sample of the Polish population, including dietary supplementation, physical activity, eating habits, and the implementation of preventive vaccinations. Within the scope of a survey, data was collected from 1101 adult respondents residing in Poland (862 women and 239 men). An anonymous questionnaire prepared based on the scientific literature was used as a research tool. The survey was conducted during the second wave of COVID-19 using the CAWI (Computer—Assisted Web Interview) method by disseminating the questionnaire using selected social media. We found that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the respondents were more likely to maintain healthy eating habits and use dietary supplementation; however, the majority engaged in physical activity less frequently and had a sedentary lifestyle. Most felt no need to undergo preventive influenza vaccinations. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the health awareness of the analyzed group from the Polish population. However, the obtained results are not fully satisfactory; therefore, there is a need to promote a healthy lifestyle and pro-health behaviors as part of social campaigns.

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  • Karolina Hoffmann & Anna Paczkowska & Aleksandra Bońka & Michał Michalak & Wiesław Bryl & Dorota Kopciuch & Tomasz Zaprutko & Piotr Ratajczak & Elżbieta Nowakowska & Krzysztof Kus, 2022. "Assessment of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Pro-Health Behavior of Poles," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1299-:d:732413
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    1. Marta Makowska & Rafał Boguszewski & Monika Podkowińska, 2022. "Trust in Medicine as a Factor Conditioning Behaviors Recommended by Healthcare Experts during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(1), pages 1-11, January.
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