Characterizing changes in behaviors associated with chemical exposures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Herbstman, Julie BRomano, Megan E
Li, Xiuhong
Jacobson, Lisa P
Margolis, Amy E
Hamra, Ghassan B
Bennett, Deborah H
Braun, Joseph M
Buckley, Jessie P
Colburn, Trina
Deoni, Sean
Hoepner, Lori A
Morello-Frosch, Rachel
Riley, Kylie Wheelock
Sathyanarayana, Sheela
Schantz, Susan L
Trasande, Leonardo
Woodruff, Tracey J
Perera, Frederica P
Karagas, Margaret R
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PloS oneDate Published
2023-01-13Publication Volume
18Publication Issue
1Publication Begin page
e0277679
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The COVID-19 pandemic-and its associated restrictions-have changed many behaviors that can influence environmental exposures including chemicals found in commercial products, packaging and those resulting from pollution. The pandemic also constitutes a stressful life event, leading to symptoms of acute traumatic stress. Data indicate that the combination of environmental exposure and psychological stress jointly contribute to adverse child health outcomes. Within the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)-wide Cohort, a national consortium initiated to understand the effects of environmental exposures on child health and development, our objective was to assess whether there were pandemic-related changes in behavior that may be associated with environmental exposures. A total of 1535 participants from nine cohorts completed a survey via RedCap from December 2020 through May 2021. The questionnaire identified behavioral changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in expected directions, providing evidence of construct validity. Behavior changes reported by at least a quarter of the respondents include eating less fast food and using fewer ultra-processed foods, hair products, and cosmetics. At least a quarter of respondents reported eating more home cooked meals and using more antibacterial soaps, liquid soaps, hand sanitizers, antibacterial and bleach cleaners. Most frequent predictors of behavior change included Hispanic ethnicity and older age (35 years and older). Respondents experiencing greater COVID-related stress altered their behaviors more than those not reporting stress. These findings highlight that behavior change associated with the pandemic, and pandemic-related psychological stress often co-occur. Thus, prevention strategies and campaigns that limit environmental exposures, support stress reduction, and facilitate behavioral change may lead to the largest health benefits in the context of a pandemic. Analyzing biomarker data in these participants will be helpful to determine if behavior changes reported associate with measured changes in exposure.Citation
Herbstman JB, Romano ME, Li X, Jacobson LP, Margolis AE, Hamra GB, Bennett DH, Braun JM, Buckley JP, Colburn T, Deoni S, Hoepner LA, Morello-Frosch R, Riley KW, Sathyanarayana S, Schantz SL, Trasande L, Woodruff TJ, Perera FP, Karagas MR; program collaborators for Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes. Characterizing changes in behaviors associated with chemical exposures during the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One. 2023 Jan 13;18(1):e0277679. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277679. PMID: 36638141; PMCID: PMC9838870.DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0277679ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1371/journal.pone.0277679
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