Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on psychological health and nutritional habits in Italy: results from the #PRESTOinsieme study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present work aims to present the results of the 'PRESTOinsieme' (which is 'we will be together soon' in English). The web-based survey (www.prestoinsieme.com) describes changes in lifestyle habits and symptoms of psychological discomfort in the Italian population during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Design

Cross-sectional online survey disseminated by messaging apps (ie, WhatsApp and Telegram) and social networks (ie, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn).

Setting

Italy.

Participants

Italian population older than 16 years of age.

Exposure

COVID-19 lockdown.

Main outcomes and measures

Survey respondents filled out a set of validated questionnaires aimed at assessing lifestyle habits and psychological health, that is, the General H

SUBMITTER: Lorenzoni G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8983406 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature