Changes in the nutritional status of health care workers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

This study examined the changes in the nutritional status of healthcare workers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample of this descriptive prospective study consisted of 597 volunteer healthcare workers in Isparta, who were selected by a random sampling method. The questionnaire comprised questions aimed at determining the healthcare workers’ general information and nutritional status. Nutritional changes were assessed using a scale that ranged from “I eat less than usual” to “I eat more than usual” and “No change” on a chart containing 21 food items. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used to determine the emotional state of the healthcare workers. The statistical significance level was accepted as 0.05. BDI scores of healthcare workers were analysed, the depression status was severe during COVID-19 but decreased to mild-moderate levels after COVID-19 (p