B3779 - To what extent has increased anxiety levels from COVID-19 influenced obesogenic dietary patterns - 13/05/2021
B number:
B3779
Principal applicant name:
Laura Johnson | Supervisor
Co-applicants:
Miss Lauren Cleghorn
Title of project:
To what extent has increased anxiety levels from COVID-19 influenced obesogenic dietary patterns
Proposal summary:
Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in December 2019, changes to societies have been observed globally due to rising infection rates and fatalities. Despite economic risk, public health measures have been enforced, including lockdown(s), social distancing, self-isolation, shielding, and the closure to schools and businesses. We already understand that participants from the ALSPAC cohort have shown higher rates of anxiety. Therefore, this study hopes to determine what influence anxiety has had on obesogenic dietary patterns (energy-dense, high-fat and low-fibre diets).
Impact of research:
Through the statistical methods outline above, I anticipate that I will be able to expand on the known impact COVID-19 has had on anxiety by showing the influence this has had on obesogenic dietary patterns. In addition, I expect that I will be able to outline the role (mediator/moderator etc) of demographic/ quality of life variables. Thereby, I predict that inferences towards necessary public health policies and interventions will be made.
Date proposal received:
Friday, 7 May, 2021
Date proposal approved:
Thursday, 13 May, 2021
Keywords:
Public Health, Behaviour - e.g. antisocial behaviour, risk behaviour, etc., Mental health, Obesity, Statistical methods, Ageing, BMI, Sex differences, Sleep, Social science, Statistical methods, Cohort studies - attrition, bias, participant engagement, ethics, Development, Fathers, Mothers - maternal age, menopause, obstetrics, Nutrition - breast feeding, diet, Offspring, Parenting, Physical - activity, fitness, function