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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2022

Impact of Prolonged COVID-19 Lockdown on Body Mass Index, Eating Habits, and Physical Activity of University Students in Bangladesh: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Md Jamal Hossain, Foyez Ahmmed, Md Robin Khan, Parisa Tamannur Rashid, Sorif Hossain, Md Oliullah Rafi, Md Rabiul Islam, Saikat Mitra, Talha Bin Emran, Fahadul Islam and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in nutrition, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 11 institutions in 2 countries.

Md Jamal HossainDepartment of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Foyez AhmmedDepartment of Statistics, Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh.
Md Robin KhanBangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Parisa Tamannur RashidDepartment of Pharmacy, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sorif HossainInstitute of Statistical Research and Training, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Oliullah RafiDepartment of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.
Md Rabiul IslamDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Saikat MitraDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Talha Bin EmranDepartment of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Fahadul IslamDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Morshed AlamInstitute of Education and Research, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Moklesur Rahman SarkerDepartment of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Isa Naina MohamedPharmacology Department, Medical Faculty, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
State University of Bangladesh · BDBangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical MeasurementsBGC Trust University Bangladesh · BDComilla University · BDDaffodil International University · BDEast West University · BDJagannath University · BDNational University of Malaysia · MYNoakhali Science and Technology University · BDUniversity of Asia Pacific · BDUniversity of Dhaka · BD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: This current study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with body mass index (BMI), dietary patterns, and the extent of physical activities among university students following the prolonged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted between July 10 to August 10, 2021, through a pre-designed Google Form to collect the data from Bangladeshi university students (age: ≥18 years). Informed consent was electronically obtained from each participant, and a simple snowball technique was employed during the sampling. Frequency and percentage distribution, paired Results: Among the total participants ( Conclusion: The current findings would be helpful tools and evidence for local and international public health experts and policymakers to reverse these worsening effects on students mediated by the prolonged lockdown. Several effective plans, programs, and combined attempts must be earnestly implemented to promote a smooth academic and daily life.

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Bangladeshi university studentscross-sectional web-based studyeating behaviorsobesityoverweightphysical inactivity

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PMID35669065
PMCPMC9165530
OpenAlexW4280541886

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