EVALUATION OF SLEEP QUALITY, EMOTIONAL APPETITE STATUS AND FOOD CONSUMPTION OF INDIVIDUALS DURING THE PANDEMIC PROCESS

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between emotional appetite status and food consumption and sleep quality during the Covid-19 pandemic process. It was carried out electronically between December 2020 - February 2021. 860 people participating in the study constituted the sample of the study. The demographic characteristics, general health status, nutritional habits and anthropometric measurements of the individuals were recorded with the personal information form. Emotional Appetite Questionnaire (SIS), Food Frequency Questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PUKI) were used as data collection tools. 65.8% of the individuals participating in the study were female and 34.2% were male. The mean age of women is 30.6±10.08 years, while that of men is 27.1±8.65 years. A negative and statistically significant correlation was found between individuals' positive total score of DIA and Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2) values (r=-0.158; p<0.001). The relationship between individuals' negative DIA total score and BMI (kg/m2) values is positive and statistically significant. (r=0.458; p<0.001). As a result, it is thought that individuals' food intake and emotional appetite are related. It has been observed that the Covid-19 pandemic can cause significant changes in the sleep quality, eating habits and appetite of individuals.