Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
JOURNAL OF BASIC AND CLINICAL HEALTH SCIENCES, cilt.7, sa.1, ss.167-185, 2023 (ESCI)
Purpose: This study, on this basis of Turkey, determined physiological factors affecting individuals' being infected by
the COVID-19 virus.
Material and Methods: For this purpose, on 1104 individuals above the age of 18; necessary data are collected and
assessed.
Results: The women went through COVID-19 more severely when compared with men. It is also seen that smokers
were less infected by COVID-19. It is seen that sunbathing, exercises, sleeping and using minerals did not have
positive effects against the disease; usage of plant-based agents did not have positive effects on individuals'
resistance against COVID-19 on severeness of the disease and results obtained after usage of medicines;
surprisingly, individuals, who used probiotics/prebiotics were in a disadvantageous position against COVID-19. It is
seen that individuals had significant changes in their feeding habits. Participants mostly preferred organic animalbased
products. It is also seen that there were significant changes in individuals' habits on consumption. It is
determined that there was a decrease in the amount of shopping from supermarkets, while at the same time, there
was an increase in the amount of shopping from online platforms.
Conclusion: The COVID 19 pandemic disrupted many known memories for other pandemics and led to unique new
situations.
Keywords: COVID-19, nutrition habits, physiological activity, consumption behavior