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Negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women: a cross-sectional study

Efeitos negativos da pandemia de COVID-19 na atividade física e no transtorno da compulsão alimentar periódica em mulheres brasileiras: um estudo transversal

Efectos negativos de la pandemia de COVID-19 sobre la actividad física y el trastorno por atracón en mujeres brasileñas: un estudio transversal

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to identify changes in physical activity, sitting time, and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted online on 150 Brazilian women adults. The prevalence of binge eating and physically inactive women increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (p = < 0.001 and p = 0.01, respectively). Binge eating was associated with insufficient physical activity before (p = 0.01) and during the pandemic (p = 0.05). The physical activity time and sitting time showed no differences after adjustment for possible confounders (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the pandemic affected Brazilian women’s lifestyle and eating behavior.

Keywords:
Binge-eating disorder; Coronavirus; Women; Sedentary behavior

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