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

• Main Authors: Caroline Pereira Garcês (Author), Luciana Oliveira e Silva (Author), Sara Menezes Nunes (Author), Guilherme Morais Puga (Author), Nadia Carla Cheik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Ciências do Esporte, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary

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.

Item Description

2179-3255
10.1590/rbce.44.e20230001