Aim To investigate the effect of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown on lifestyle behaviors and mood changes in the Croatian general population. Methods During ten days of the COVID-19 lockdown in Croatia, 3027 respondents (70.3% female) from the general population completed an online, self-report questionnaire. Demographic data and data on lifestyle habits and mood changes before and during the COVID-19 lockdown were collected. Results A total of 95.64% of respondents reported to follow most or all restrictions, with female sex ( P < 0.001) and higher education level ( P < 0.001) being associated with higher restriction compliance. Women smoked an increased number of cigarettes ( P < 0.001). The proportion of respondents of both sexes who did not drink or drank 7 drinks per week or more increased ( P < 0.001). Women also reported lower frequency ( P = 0.001) and duration of physical exercise ( P < 0.001). In total, 30.7% of respondents gained weight, with female sex (OR, 2.726) and higher BMI (OR, 1.116; both P < 0.001) being associated with an increased likelihood of gaining weight. Both men and women felt more frequently afraid ( P < 0.001), discouraged ( P < 0.001), and sad ( P < 0.001). Conclusion Public health authorities should promote the adoption of healthy lifestyles in order to reduce long-term negative effects of the lockdown.
【초록키워드】 COVID-19, lockdown, Sex, Croatia, female, Compliance, General population, Coronavirus 2019, BMI, demographic, change, questionnaire, Frequency, Health authority, both sexes, Effect, Public, physical, likelihood, Result, collected, proportion, healthy, reported, changes in, promote, reduce, men and women, 【제목키워드】 COVID-19, lockdown, cross-sectional,