CORRELATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF SOME PHYSICAL HEALTH INDICATORS BEFORE AND DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

ABSTRACT

Since chronic diseases make up the majority of health care costs, it is essential to prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases through preventive services and early detection of impaired physical health indicators. The aims of this study were to evaluate the correlations and infrastructure of some physical health indicators before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Armenian population. A case-control study of 778 was conducted in Armenia before and during the pandemic. Bioimpedance testing was applied using the Multiscan BS-OXI instrument. As the results of the study showed, during the COVID-19 pandemic indicators of stress resistance, endothelium and wellness decreased significantly, while the average score of the body composition index did not change. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant direct correlation was found between stress resistance and endothelium, stress resistance and wellness, endothelium and body composition, endothelium and wellness, and body composition and wellness indicators. During the pandemic, a reliable correlation was established between stress resistance and endothelium, stress resistance and body composition, stress resistance and wellness, endothelium and wellness indicators.; Thus, we conclude, that during COVID-19 pandemic significantly decreased stress resistance, endothelium function, and wellness indicators. It is a priority to create programs to improve health during and after the pandemic and focus on programs to increase stress resistance, endothelial function, and wellness indicators (for example, physical activity and fitness).