Life in lockdown: a qualitative study exploring the experience of living through the initial COVID-19 lockdown in the UK and its impact on diet, physical activity and mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK imposed a national lockdown prompting change to daily routines. Among behaviours impacted by the lockdown, diet and physical activity may be particularly important due to their association with mental health and physical health. The aim of this study was to explore people's experiences of how lockdown impacted their physical activity, dietary behaviours and mental health, with a view to informing public health promotion.

Methods

This phenomenological qualitative study used semi-structured telephone interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was conducted, guided by the Framework Approach.

Results

Forty participants (28 female) completed an interview (mean duration: 36 m

SUBMITTER: Griffin T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10052307 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature