Associations Between Physical Activity, Depressive, and Anxiety Symptoms in Brazilian University Students

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作者
Gaia, Jhonatan Welington Pereira [1 ,2 ]
Marinho, Paulo Henrique Amorim [1 ]
Ferreira, Rodrigo Weyll [1 ]
Pires, Daniel Alvarez [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Fed Para, BR-66075110 Belem, Para, Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
关键词
INVENTORY; EXERCISE; PREVALENCE; GENDER; STRESS;
D O I
10.1080/19325037.2024.2338455
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Background: Physical activity (PA) has been associated with decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety in the general population, but more consistent evidence is needed in the university population. Purpose: Investigate the association between physical activity and depressive and anxiety symptoms in undergraduates. Methods: 100 university students (23 +/- 4 years, 47% female) were included in this cross-sectional study. We performed multiple linear regression analyses to investigate the association between the main variables. Results: The physical activity (MET/min/week) had a significant association with depressive (F(2, 97) = 15.104, p < .001; adjusted R2 = .222) and anxiety symptoms (F(2, 97) = 11.853 p < .001; adjusted R2 = .180), explaining these outcomes in approximately 22% and 18%, respectively. Moderate or vigorous physical activity did not have an association with depressive (B = -0.10, t = -0.700, p = .486) or anxiety symptoms (B = -0.11, t = 0.725, p = .470). Discussion: Individuals with high levels of physical activity have lower depressive and anxiety symptoms than individuals with lower levels of PA. Translation to Health Education Practice: Increasing the level of physical activity may be a viable strategy to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in university students.
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页码:304 / 314
页数:11
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