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

Authors : Ece Öneş, Yaşar Alp Erol, Duygu Sağlam

Pages : 647-651

Doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1268491

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Publication Date : 2023-10-01

Article Type : Other

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.
Keywords : Anxiety, Athlete, Covid-19, Diet Quality, Sleep Quality