Table 1

Sociodemographic, economic characteristics, presence of comorbidities and perceived weight change

VariablesCategoryN (%)
SexWoman498 (71.8)
Man196 (28.2)
Age18–44 years525 (75.6)
45–65 years169 (24.4)
Educational levelPrimary education9 (1.3)
Secondary education150 (21.6)
Higher technical education97 (14.0)
University higher education288 (41.5)
Postgraduate150 (21.6)
Number of household members1–2 members229 (33.0)
3–5 members314 (45.2)
More than five members151 (21.8)
Change in household incomeLess money than before478 (68.9)
No change205 (29.5)
More money than before11 (1.6)
Number of illnesses suffered0574 (82.7)
1104 (15.0)
More than 216 (2.3)
Perceived weight change (before and during the stage of confinement)Lost weight158 (22.8)
Maintained weight272 (39.2)
Gained weight264 (38.0)