Publications by authors named "Ryohei Sakata"
Article Synopsis
- The study used longitudinal data to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in work-life patterns impacted people's diets, addressing limitations of previous cross-sectional studies.
- An online survey was conducted among users of the CALO mama health app in Japan, collecting dietary data from 5,929 participants before and during the pandemic.
- Findings revealed that while there was an overall improvement in diet quality (more veggies, fruits, and dairy), there were also concerns about increased snack consumption and the negative effects of childcare burden and depression on healthy eating habits.
Occup Environ Med
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of COVID-19-related changes in work and lifestyle on depressive symptoms among 2846 participants in Japan during the state of emergency from April to May 2020.
- Results indicated that participants took significantly fewer steps during the emergency period, with depressive symptoms linked to gender, decreased physical activity, and longer work hours, while working from home appeared to reduce the risk of depression.
- The findings suggest a need for more research on the long-term health effects of remote work, highlighting the relationship between physical activity and mental health during the pandemic.
