The relationship of physical activity to mental health: A 2015 behavioral risk factor surveillance system data analysis

Fluetsch, Noemi; Levy, Carly; Tallon, Lindsay A.

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2019.04.086

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“…Physical activity is associated with reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms in multiple populations 34,35 , and the results of this study highlight a very large number of people with symptoms of anxiety and depression according to the HADS, which is compatible with the literature. Using the HADS, a Chinese study including hospitalized patients with COVID-19 estimated that 34.7% and 28.5% of the participants presented symptoms of anxiety and depression, respectively 36 .…”

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Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Martínez

Silva

Morigi

et al. 2020

Ciênc. saúde coletiva

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Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are associated with poor physical and mental health. The article aims to assess the changes in the habits of the Brazilian participants engaged in physical activities in relation to their practices, due the measures of social distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020. The secondary objective was to describe their levels of anxiety and depression. The questionnaire used in this online survey included demographic information, questions about self-perceptions of the impact of the COVID-19 in the life routines and the 14-item Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. A total of 1,613 adults completed the questionnaire between May 11 and 15, 2020. Of those, 79.4% reported that the measures to contain the epidemic had any impact on their physical activities, and many had to interrupt or decrease the frequency of their practices. Participants who felt a higher impact of quarantine on their physical activities tend to have higher prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms. Individuals who practiced physical activities reported that social distance had a high influence on their practices. Furthermore, changes in these habits are associated with high levels of poor mental health.

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confidence: 91%

Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Martínez

Silva

Morigi

et al. 2020

Ciênc. saúde coletiva

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“…Our results are in agreement with previous studies. Fluetsch et al (28) evaluated the "The 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System" and found an inverse relationship between PE and mental health for those who reported being insufficiently active. Teychenne et al (29) reported that sedentary behavior was associated with increased risk of anxiety.…”

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“…For depression subscale: normal (<9), mild (10)(11)(12)(13), moderate (14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), severe (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27), and extremely severe (>28). The cutoff points for the stress subscale are: normal (<14), mild (15)(16)(17)(18), moderate (19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25), severe (26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33), and extremely severe (>34).…”

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Physical Inactivity Is Associated With Increased Levels of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Brazilians During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Silva

Seguro

Oliveira³

et al. 2020

Front. Psychiatry

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Objective: To evaluate the levels of anxiety, depression, and stress associated with the practice of physical exercise (PE) during pandemic by COVID-19. Methods: This study has a cross-sectional characteristic and was carried out between May 12 and 14, 2020. An online questionnaire was applied with questions to assess sociodemographic characteristics and physical exercise during the CoVID-19 pandemic, in addition to depression, anxiety, and stress analysis. The study was approved by the local ethics committee (CAAE: 31521720.8.0000.5082). Results: One thousand one hundred and fifty four answered the questionnaire (69.84% female). During the isolation period, the number of participants who declared not to exercise was 54.16%. Women generaly presented higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress when compared to men ( p < 0.0001 for all domains). The risk of having increased anxiety were 118% higher (OR = 2.183; 95% CI = 1.717–2.775), the risk of depression was 152% higher (OR = 2.525; 95% CI = 1.991–3.205), and the risk of stress symptoms increased 75.1% (OR = 1.751; 95% CI = 1.386–2.213) in the participants who did not perform PE when compared to those who maintain regular PE. Conclusion: People who was not involved with PE during the COVID-19 pandemic had higher anxiety, depression, and stress scores. Based on this, it seems important to advise people to continue PE, following all the recommendations of preventive measures of the pertinent health organizations.

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“…Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for the development of many non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and breast and colon cancer (1,4). PA can also be beneficial to mental health and increase social inclusion (5,6). While meeting the WHO recommended levels of physical activity can protect health (2), there are indications that sedentary behavior is also an independent risk factor for many NCDs (7)(8)(9)(10)(11).…”

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Prevalence of Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behavior Among Adults in Armenia

Tcymbal

Andreasyan

Whiting

et al. 2020

Front. Public Health

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Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are risk factors for developing non-communicable diseases. This study analyzed current levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors among the adult population of Armenia. Data were collected through a national STEPS survey of non-communicable diseases risk factors on a nationally-representative sample of 2,380 participants aged 18-69 years in Armenia in 2016. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity levels. Two out of ten people (21.6%) in Armenia did not meet the minimum levels of physical activity recommended by WHO to protect health. 13.2% of population spent over 8 h per day sitting, 47.2% were inactive at work and 32.4% did not do any transport-related physical activity. Only 13.8% of participants were physically active during leisure time. Specific groups with relatively high levels of physical inactivity were older adults, residents of Yerevan, people with lower levels of education, the unemployed and people who were retired. Sedentary behavior was more common among men, students, people who were retired, unemployed, residents of Yerevan, and adults aged under 30 and over 45 years.

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The relationship of physical activity to mental health: A 2015 behavioral risk factor surveillance system data analysis

Cited by 35 publications

References 17 publications

Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Physical activity in periods of social distancing due to COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Physical Inactivity Is Associated With Increased Levels of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Brazilians During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behavior Among Adults in Armenia

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