Table 4. Change in perceived level of health-frequency of themes.
| Theme | Worse overall health1 (%) | Better overall health2 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Determinants of health | |||
| Physical activity | 39 (28.5) | 34 (35.1) | |
| Nutrition and habits | 12 (8.8) | 16 (16.5) | |
| Sleep | 3 (2.2) | 11 (11.3) | |
| Development of diseases, disorders and feelings | |||
| Development of negative feelings and common mental health disorders | 111 (81.0) | 32 (33.0) | |
| Development of physical diseases, disorders and gaining weight | 20 (14.6) | 4 (4.1) | |
| Work-related determinants of health | |||
| Reduced social contact | 42 (30.7) | 16 (16.5) | |
| Commuting | – | 44 (45.4) | |
| Work demands | 22 (16.1) | 9 (9.3) | |
| Flexibility and work life balance | – | 24 (24.7) | |
| Avoid communicable diseases | – | 15 (15.5) | |
| Physical work environment | 7 (5.1) | 6 (6.2) | |
| Reduced boarder between work and home | 10 (7.3) | – | |
| Pandemic specific factors | |||
| COVID-19 restrictions and reduced levels of freedom | 19 (13.9) | – | |
| Inability to travel abroad | 7 (5.1) | – | |
| Dealing with COVID-19 | 3 (2.2) | – | |
| Personal factors | |||
| Children and other household members | 20 (14.6) | 17 (17.5) | |
| Dedicating more time for self | – | 21 (21.7) | |
| Concerns about employment | 4 (2.9) | – | |
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