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. 2022 Sep 5;61(5):342–356. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2022-0018

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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