Negative significant correlations were found between the MEDAS scores and PSQI, Anxiety and depression scores (p
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the adherence levels of adults to the Mediterranean diet (MD) on depression, anxiety, and sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Key Findings & Data:The study was conducted with 1053 individuals who were not diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Conclusion & Impact:Negative significant correlations were found between the MEDAS scores and PSQI, Anxiety and depression scores (p
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Anxiety · Depression · Sleep
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the adherence levels of adults to the Mediterranean diet (MD) on depression, anxiety, and sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants attempted the questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale (PSQI), and Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS). The study was conducted with 1053 individuals who were not diagnosed with COVID-19. Negative significant correlations were found between the MEDAS scores and PSQI, Anxiety and depression scores (p
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