Table 6 Perceptions of immunity boosters and eating behaviors pre- and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Immunity boosters and eating behavior | Yes % (n) | No % (n) |
|---|---|---|
Immunity booster behaviors | ||
Taking anything to boost the immune system | 7.3 (28) | 92.7 (356) |
Eating balanced diet | 79.9 (307) | 20.1 (77) |
Taking antenatal supplements | 45.1 (173) | 54.9 (211) |
Drinking adequate fluids | 69.8 (268) | 30.2 (116) |
Practicing physical activity | 41.9 (161) | 58.1 (223) |
Consuming herbs and spices | 10.7 (41) | 89.3 (343) |
Getting proper sleep | 60.9 (234) | 39.1 (150) |
Managing/Minimizing stress | 54.4 (209) | 45.6 (175) |
Meals consumed pre-COVID-19 | ||
Homemade | 88.0 (338) | 12.0 (46) |
Frozen ready-to-eat | 4.9 (19) | 95.1 (365) |
Fast food | 83 (216) | 78.4 (301) |
Restaurants | 28.9 (111) | 71.1 (273) |
Healthy food | 14.3 (55) | 85.7 (329) |
Meals consumed during COVID-19 | ||
Homemade | 97.9 (376) | 2.1 (8) |
Frozen ready-to-eat | 3.4 (13) | 96.6 (371) |
Fast food | 5.2 (20) | 94.8 (364) |
Restaurants | 7.6 (29) | 92.4 (355) |
Healthy food | 7.3 (28) | 92.7 (356) |