Research Article

The Effect of Anxiety of Catching Coronavirus on Diet and Sleep Quality in Female National Basketball Players of Different Age Groups

Volume: 14 Number: 4 October 1, 2023
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The Effect of Anxiety of Catching Coronavirus on Diet and Sleep Quality in Female National Basketball Players of Different Age Groups

Abstract

Purpose: This study's objective is to look at how the anxiety of catching coronavirus affected the food and sleep habits of female Turkish national basketball players. Methods: 54 basketball players from the U16, U18, and U20 age divisions of the Turkish women's national team took part in this research. The Athlete's Anxiety to Catch the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Scale (AACNCS), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index are all included in the questionnaire. Results: The participants' average age was 16.48±1.50, with a range of 14 to 20. It was determined that 51.9% (n=28) of the participants were not compatible with the Mediterranean diet, and 75.9% (n=41) had good sleep quality. Although there was no association between the athletes' overall anxiety level and their diet quality, there was a statistically significant but small positive correlation between the AACNCS sub-dimension of "Socialization Anxiety" and diet quality (r=0.344; p=0.011; p<0.05). The athletes' sleep quality and the total AACNCS sub-dimensions showed a weak but significant positive connection (r=0.358; p=0.008; p<0.05). Conclusion: The athletes who are taking part in the trial to catch Covid-19 may have poorer sleep and better diets as their anxiety levels rise. On this subject, more research is required.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nutrition and Dietetics , Sports Medicine , Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 18, 2023

Publication Date

October 1, 2023

Submission Date

March 21, 2023

Acceptance Date

June 26, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 14 Number: 4

EndNote
Öneş E, Erol YA, Sağlam D (October 1, 2023) The Effect of Anxiety of Catching Coronavirus on Diet and Sleep Quality in Female National Basketball Players of Different Age Groups. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 14 4 647–651.