The Association between Physical Activity and Depression in Older Depressed Adults

1999 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Moore ◽  
Michael A. Babyak ◽  
Carrie E. Wood ◽  
Melissa A. Napolitano ◽  
Parinda Khatri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Previous studies of younger, healthy individuals have demonstrated an inverse relationship between physical activity and depression. The present study addressed the relation between self-reported physical activity and symptoms of depression in 146 men and women aged 50 years and older with major depressive disorder (MDD). Patients who met clinical criteria for MDD completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Minnesota Leisure-Time Activity Questionnaire (MQ). Multiple regression analysis indicated that lower levels of physical activity were associated with more severe depressive symptoms (p = .04), after adjusting for age and gender. The implications of these findings for the treatment and prevention of depression are discussed.

scholarly journals Physical activity and common mental disorders

2010 ◽  
Vol 197 (5) ◽  
pp. 357-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel B. Harvey ◽  
Matthew Hotopf ◽  
Simon Øverland ◽  
Arnstein Mykletun
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

BackgroundPrevious studies have suggested that physical activity may have antidepressant and/or anti-anxiety effects.AimsTo examine the bidirectional relationship between physical activity and common mental disorders and establish the importance of context, type and intensity of activity undertaken.MethodA clinical examination of 40 401 residents of Norway was undertaken. Participants answered questions relating to the frequency and intensity of both leisure-time and workplace activity. Depression and anxiety were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Biological and social data were also collected.ResultsThere was an inverse relationship between the amount of leisure-time physical activity and case-level symptoms of depression. This cross-sectional association was only present with leisure-time (as opposed to workplace) activity and was not dependent on the intensity of activities undertaken. Higher levels of social support and social engagement were important in explaining the relationship between leisure activity and depression. Biological changes such as alterations to parasympathetic vagal tone (resting pulse) and changes to metabolic markers had a less important role.ConclusionsIndividuals who engage in regular leisure-time activity of any intensity are less likely to have symptoms of depression. The context and social benefits of exercise are important in explaining this relationship.

scholarly journals Prática de atividade física no lazer e fatores associados em frequentadores de academias ao ar Livre

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva ◽  
Alice Meyer Iepsen ◽  
Eduardo Lucia Caputo ◽  
Patrícia Becker Engers ◽  
Carla Francieli Spohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
White Skin ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n2p185 Fitness zones (FZ) are a great alternative to physical activity practice. The aim of this study was verify physical activity practice and associated factors among FZ users of Pelotas. Participants answered a questionnaire containing demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, health and on the use of FZs. A long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity and those who reported at least 150 minutes / week of PA in the leisure time were considered sufficiently active. The study included 323 subjects (65.3% women), mean age 52.5 years, 83.6% white skin color and 61.9% married. Almost half of respondents were overweight (48.0%), 45.8% had high blood pressure, 10.5% had diabetes and 64.4% used medications. About 77.7% of respondents were classified as sufficiently active. Health perception was associated to leisure physical activity, and the better the health perception, the higher the prevalence of sufficient physical activity. Collective programs with participation of Physical Education teacher can contribute to interaction of practitione with the use of fitness zones and increase the level of physical activity of individuals.

scholarly journals Fatores associados às atividades física e social em amostra de idosos brasileiros: dados do Estudo FIBRA

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taiguara Bertelli Costa ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Time ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Leisure Time Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

RESUMO: Objetivo: Este trabalho investigou os fatores associados à atividade física em quatro diferentes domínios e o desempenho de atividades sociais em 2.344 idosos (72,3 ± 5,5 anos; 65,6% mulheres) sem déficit cognitivo, residentes na comunidade de seis localidades brasileiras. Método: Uma versão adaptada do Minnesota Leisure Time Activity Questionnaire foi utilizada para avaliar a atividade física em quatro diferentes domínios. Um inventário de atividade social foi desenvolvido para a pesquisa. Idade, gênero e renda familiar foram avaliados por autorrelato. Foram realizadas comparações de frequências e análises de regressão logística. Resultados: Todas as variáveis sociodemográficas demonstraram afetar o perfil de engajamento em atividade da amostra. Ter maior renda familiar comprovou associação a nível elevado de atividade física no lazer, no trabalho e no deslocamento, resultado apoiado pela literatura. O gênero associado a alto nível de atividade variou de acordo com o domínio específico do indicador de atividade analisado. Ter menos idade confirmou ser associado a nível mais elevado de atividade em todos os indicadores integrados à idade, evidenciando o avanço na idade como a grande barreira ao desempenho de atividades físicas e sociais na velhice. Conclusão: Possibilitar o engajamento dos idosos com mais idade é o grande desafio de políticas públicas de fomento ao envelhecimento ativo.

Validation of the Minnesota Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire in Spanish Women

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1431-1437 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROBERTO ELOSUA ◽  
MONTSERRAT GARCIA ◽  
AMPARO AGUILAR ◽  
LUIS MOLINA ◽  
MAR??A-ISABEL COVAS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Spanish Women ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

How Do Different Occupational Factors Influence Total, Occupational, and Leisure-Time Physical Activity?

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corneel Vandelanotte ◽  
Camille Short ◽  
Matthew Rockloff ◽  
Lee Di Millia ◽  
Kevin Ronan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Total Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Impact

Background:A better understanding of how occupational indicators influence physical activity levels will aid the design of workplace interventions.Methods:Cross-sectional data were collected from 1194 participants through a telephone interview in Queensland, Australia. The IPAQ-long was used to measure physical activity. Multiple logistic regression was applied to examine associations.Results:Of participants, 77.9% were employed full-time, 32.3% had professional jobs, 35.7% were engaged in shift work, 39.5% had physically-demanding jobs, and 66.1% had high physical activity levels. Participants with a physicallydemanding job were less likely to have low total (OR = 0.25, 95% CI = 0.17 to 0.38) and occupational (OR = 0.17, 95% CI = 0.12 to 0.25) physical activity. Technical and trade workers were less likely to report low total physical activity (OR = 0.44, 95% CI = 0.20 to 0.97) compared with white-collar workers. Part-time (OR = 1.74, 95% CI = 1.15 to 2.64) and shift workers (OR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.21 to 2.88) were more likely to report low leisure-time activity.Conclusions:Overall, the impact of different occupational indicators on physical activity was not strong. As expected, the greatest proportion of total physical activity was derived from occupational physical activity. No evidence was found for compensation effects whereby physically-demanding occupations lead to less leisure-time physical activity or vice versa. This study demonstrates that workplaces are important settings to intervene, and that there is scope to increase leisure-time physical activity irrespective of occupational background.

Associations of Perceived and Objectively Measured Neighborhood Environmental Attributes With Leisure-Time Sitting for Transport

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1372-1377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yung Liao ◽  
Takemi Sugiyama ◽  
Ai Shibata ◽  
Kaori Ishii ◽  
Shigeru Inoue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Linear Modeling ◽  
Type Method ◽  
Environmental Attributes ◽  
Japanese Adults ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background:This study examined associations of perceived and objectively measured neighborhood environmental attributes with leisure-time sitting for transport among middle-to-older aged Japanese adults.Method:Data were collected using a postal survey of 998 adults aged 40 to 69 years. Generalized linear modeling with a gamma distribution and a log link was used to examine associations of perceived (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Environmental module) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-derived built environment attributes with self-reported leisure-time sitting for transport.Results:Mean leisure-time sitting time for transport was 20.4 min/day. After adjusting for potential confounders, perceived higher residential density, GIS-measured higher population density, better access to destinations, better access to public transport, longer sidewalk length, and higher street connectivity, were associated significantly with lower sitting time for transport.Conclusion:Residents living in neighborhoods with attributes previously found to be associated with more walking tended to spend less time sitting for transport during leisure-time. The health benefits of walkability-related attributes may accrue not only through increased physical activity, but also through less sedentary time.

scholarly journals Assessment of Sedentary Behavior With the International Physical Activity Questionnaire

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (s1) ◽  
pp. S30-S44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dori E. Rosenberg ◽  
Fiona C. Bull ◽  
Alison L. Marshall ◽  
James F. Sallis ◽  
Adrian E. Bauman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Population Surveillance ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Purpose:This study explored definitions of sedentary behavior and examined the relationship between sitting time and physical inactivity using the sitting items from the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).Methods:Participants (N = 289, 44.6% male, mean age = 35.93) from 3 countries completed self-administered long- and short-IPAQ sitting items. Participants wore accelero-meters; were classified as inactive (no leisure-time activity), insufficiently active, or meeting recommendations; and were classified into tertiles of sitting behavior.Results:Reliability of sitting time was acceptable for men and women. Correlations between total sitting and accelerometer counts/min <100 were significant for both long (r = .33) and short (r = .34) forms. There was no agreement between tertiles of sitting and the inactivity category (kappa = .02, P = .68).Conclusion:Sedentary behavior should be explicitly measured in population surveillance and research instead of being defined by lack of physical activity.

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