Food Quality Is Associated With Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Recovered COVID-19 Patients: Finding From a Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT: Following up with recovered coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is necessary. Given the importance of psychological function accompanied by significant effects of food quality, we want to examine the association between food quality score (FQS) and mental disorders among recovered COVID-19 patients. This case-control study was performed on 246 eligible adults. A validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to evaluate dietary intake. We using Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, Insomnia Severity Index, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey questionnaires to evaluate the psychological function. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to estimate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for score categories of the FQS index and

SUBMITTER: Barghchi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11832289 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature