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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthy Lifestyles in Rural Families

Description
Evaluates the effects of the early COVID-19 pandemic on family health behaviors, utilizing thematic analysis of 30 interviews conducted from June 2020 through September 2020 with rural caregivers who were participants in a healthy lifestyles intervention. Discusses themes related to mental health, physical activity, time use, approaches to parenting and family routines, and food choice.
Author(s)
Keisha M. England, Bethany Forseth, Maheen Bangash, et al.
Citation
Journal of Healthy Eating and Active Living, 2(1), 23-31
Date
03/2022
Type
Document
Tagged as
Behavioral health · COVID-19 · Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition · Mental health · Physical activity · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention