Table 3 Comparison of adherence to healthy lifestyle among general population, volunteers, and hostage families: pre-war and during-war perspectives

Adherence to a Healthy Lifestyle – Before War (None) (n(%))

0 (0)

2 (3.8)

0.034

Adherence to a Healthy Lifestyle – during War (None) (n(%))

7 (16.8)

11 (33.6)_a

0.001

Deterioration in Nutritional Habits (n(%))

22 (55.9)

29 (87.5)_ab

< 0.001

Significant Weight Loss (n(%))

1 (2.2)

7 (21.2)_ab

< 0.001

Deterioration in Physical Activity (Complete Break) (n(%))

9 (24.2)

16 (56.9)_ab

< 0.001