The impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on smoking habits and lifestyle: A cross-sectional study.

Almu'atasim KhameesSajeda AwadiShireen RawashdehMuna TalafhaMai AlzoubiWalaa AlmdallalSharaf Al-EitanAhmad SaeedRaed M Al-Zoubi Mazhar Salim Al Zoubi

Published in: Health science reports (2023)

The results of our study showed that the lockdown had a significant impact on people's lifestyles including smoking habits. Most of our sample's smoker participants experienced a change in their smoking level mostly, an increase. While those who had a decrease in their smoking level experienced a somehow healthier lifestyle regarding nutrition and other aspects.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
weight loss
type diabetes
risk factors