scholarly journals Direct and Buffering Effects of Physical Activity on Stress-Related Depression in Mothers of Infants

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Jane Craike ◽  
Denis Coleman ◽  
Clare MacMahon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Buffer Effect ◽  
Data Frequency ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the role of leisure-time physical activity in reducing the impact of high life stress and time pressure on depression, a buffer effect, for mothers of infants. A direct association between leisure-time physical activity and depression, regardless of both sources of stress, was also tested. A sample of approximately 5,000 mothers of infant children completed questionnaires that measured demographic characteristics, frequency of participation in leisure-time physical activity, life stress, time pressure, and depression (depressive symptoms). Hierarchical multiple regression incorporating an interaction component to represent the buffering effect was used to analyze the data. Frequency of leisure-time physical activity was significantly associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms for both types of stress and acted as a buffer of the association between life stress and depressive symptoms, but did not buffer the influence of time pressure on depressive symptoms. These findings indicated that leisure-time physical activity assists in maintaining the mental health of mothers of infants; however, caution is needed when promoting physical activity for mothers who feel under time pressure.

scholarly journals Leisure-time physical activity in relation to depressive symptoms in African-Americans: Results from the National Survey of American Life

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 410-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa R. Torres ◽  
Carolyn M. Sampselle ◽  
David L. Ronis ◽  
Harold W. Neighbors ◽  
Kimberlee A. Gretebeck
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
African Americans ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
American Life

scholarly journals Impact of first and second eye cataract surgery on physical activity: a prospective study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e024491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn B Meuleners ◽  
Ying Ru Feng ◽  
Michelle Fraser ◽  
Kate Brameld ◽  
Kyle Chow
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Bilateral Cataract ◽  
Eye Surgery ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesTo investigate the impact of first eye and second eye cataract surgery on the level of physical activity undertaken by older adults with bilateral cataract.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingThree public ophthalmology clinics in Western Australia.ParticipantsFifty-five older adults with bilateral cataract aged 55+ years, awaiting first eye cataract surgery.Outcome measuresThe primary outcome measure was participation in moderate leisure-time physical activity. The secondary outcomes were participation in walking, gardening and vigorous leisure-time physical activity. Participants completed a researcher-administered questionnaire, containing the Active Australia Survey and visual tests before first eye cataract surgery, after first eye surgery and after second eye surgery. A Generalised Estimating Equation linear regression model was undertaken to analyse the change in moderate leisure-time physical activity participation before first eye surgery, after first eye surgery and after second eye surgery, after accounting for relevant confounders.ResultsParticipants spent significantly less time per week (20 min) on moderate leisure-time physical activity before first eye cataract surgery compared with after first eye surgery (p=0.04) after accounting for confounders. After second eye cataract surgery, participants spent significantly more time per week (32 min) on moderate physical activity compared with after first eye surgery (p=0.02). There were no significant changes in walking, gardening and vigorous physical activity throughout the cataract surgery process.ConclusionFirst and second eye cataract surgery each independently increased participation in moderate leisure-time physical activity. This provides a rationale for timely first and second eye cataract surgery for bilateral cataract patients, even when they have relatively good vision.

scholarly journals Association between leisure-time physical activity and the risk of chronic diseases

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Dedele ◽  
A Miskinyte
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases or chronic diseases, account for 71 percent of all deaths globally, affecting individuals of all age groups and countries. Epidemiological studies have shown an association between a lack of physical activity (PA) and the risk of raised blood pressure, increased body mass index and obesity that can lead to chronic diseases. Methods The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between leisure-time PA and the risk of chronic diseases among adult population. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 470 men and 641 women who participated in “The Impact of Sustainable Mobility, Physical Activity and Environmental Factors on Urban Population Health Study (ISMA)” in Lithuania. Leisure-time PA was self-reported and divided into three levels: low, moderate and high. Logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of chronic diseases according to leisure-time PA. Results More than half (55%) of the study population engaged in a moderate intensity PA and 12% of participants engaged in a high intensity leisure-time PA. Men 1.6 times more often than women reported engaging in a high intensity PA in leisure time (p = 0.004). Adults who engaged in low intensity leisure-time PA had almost 3 times (OR = 2.91; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.62-5.24) higher risk of chronic diseases, whereas those adults who reported moderate intensity leisure-time PA had an OR of 1.63 (95% CI 0.92-2.87) compared to individuals who engaged in a high-level PA. Conclusions Our findings suggest that high levels of leisure-time PA could reduce the risk of chronic diseases and this effect was significantly stronger in men. Key messages Global decline in PA is related to inaction during leisure time and sedentary behaviour at work and at home that has a major health impact worldwide. High levels of leisure-time PA are important factor for chronic disease prevention.

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