The Influence of Anxiety During The COVID-19 Pandemic on The Selection of Nutritional Supplements

Home Page
About
Submit A Journal
Submit A Conference
Submit Paper/Book
- Submit a Preprint
- Submit a Book
Contact

Van Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
Cilt: 18 Sayı: 3
The Influence of Anxiety During The COVID-19 Pandemic on The Selection of Nutritional Supplements

The Influence of Anxiety During The COVID-19 Pandemic on The Selection of Nutritional Supplements

Authors : Gülin Öztürk Özkan, Burcu Aksoy Canyolu, Asli Devrim Lanpir, Hatice Kübra Barcın Güzeldere, Havvanur Yoldaş İlktaç, Kübra Yıldız, Fatma Esra Güneş

Pages : 161-174

Doi:10.52976/vansaglik.1640106

View : 159 | Download : 267

Publication Date : 2025-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Food supplement usage increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of anxiety on food supplement choice during the pandemic among adults. Material and Method: This study was conducted between February-May 2023 among 3535 adults. A questionnaire containing a total of 39 questions was applied for socio-demographic characteristics, COVID-19 infection status, and food supplement use. The questionnaire also included the Depression and Anxiety Stress Scale consisting of 21 questions. Descriptive data was presented as mean and standard deviation and the Chi-square test was applied for comparison of categorical data. One-Way ANOVA, correlation analysis, binomial logistic regression analysis were performed to examine the relationships between anxiety scores and food supplement use. Results: Food supplement usage was 37.1% during the pandemic. Participants with mild anxiety and moderate anxiety were less likely to use food supplements than individuals with extremely severe anxiety. It was observed that the most common food supplements used by adults during the pandemic were vitamin D, vitamin C, and multivitamins. It has been observed that adults with high anxiety levels prefer to use vitamin D, multivitamins, omega-3, B group vitamins and probiotics instead of vitamin C and black elderberry. Conclusion: Food supplement use increased among adults during COVID-19. In addition, there was an increased risk of anxiety during the pandemic. The increase in anxiety affected adults\\\' food supplement choices.
Keywords : Besin destekleri, anksiyete, COVID-19, pandemi

ORIGINAL ARTICLE URL

* There may have been changes in the journal, article,conference, book, preprint etc. informations. Therefore, it would be appropriate to follow the information on the official page of the source. The information here is shared for informational purposes. IAD is not responsible for incorrect or missing information.