O6 Depressive Symptoms, not Food Insecurity, Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic in At-Risk Group with Metabolic Syndrome

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, thus pandemic-driven policies may more strongly influence the emotional responses of those with MetS.

Objective

Examine emotional, mental health, and food security impact of COVID-19 pandemic on persons with metabolic syndrome

Study Design, Setting, Participants

Baseline, pre-pandemic biomedical measures and online survey of persons enrolled, with minimal or no participation in a 2-year lifestyle intervention trial to reverse metabolic syndrome; repeated online survey during COVID-19 pandemic.

Measurable Outcome/Analysis

Change in depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-8 score), perceived stress (Cohen Stress Scale), food security (USDA 10-item Food Sec

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC8261028 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature