Impact of The COVID-19 Pandemic on Nutrition and Physical Activity of Those Involved in the Educational Process: Educators and Students at the Medical College – Stara Zagora // Отражението на пандемията от COVID-19 върху храненето и двигателната активност на ангажираните в образователния процес - обучаващи и обучаеми в медицински колеж - Стара Загора

In 2019, a new virus, SARS-CoV-2, was identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan. That marked the beginning of its spread, which rapidly escalated from an epidemic to a pandemic, officially declared and recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a public health emergency of international concern. The viral outbreak caused significant disruptions in the healthcare, economic, social, and educational sectors. The emerging situation necessitated the implementation of emergency measures to limit the spread of the disease. One such measure was the adoption of remote learning. Referred to as “tele-education” or “online learning,” this approach had many advantages in terms of epidemic control and economic efficiency, but it also brought negative consequences for those involved in the educational process. This form of education involves: the need for technological equipment; participant isolation; prolonged screen time; lack of ergonomic learning environments; physical inactivity; disruption of circadian rhythms; and impacts on both physical and mental health. The interconnection between physical activity, nutrition, and physical and mental well-being is confirmed through an analysis of Bulgarian and international literature sources, as well as numerous regulatory documents. Defining the negative consequences of social isolation, combined with physical inactivity and poor eating habits, will allow for their limitation or resolution through appropriate healthy practices.

Grantor dc:publisher

Medical University of Varna

Year dc:date

2025

Authors dc:creator

• Uzunova, Anushka
• Узунова, Анушка

• COVID-19 pandemic
• physical inactivity
• nutrition
• Здравни грижи / Nursing Care

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http://repository.mu-varna.bg/handle/nls/4169

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oai:repository.mu-varna.bg:nls/4169