scholarly journals Knowledge of physical activity guidelines and mental health benefits among Emirati university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 139 (6) ◽  
pp. 316-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
CB Doyle ◽  
A Khan ◽  
NW Burton
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Mental Health Benefits

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess Emirati university students’ knowledge of physical activity guidelines and perceptions of the benefits of physical activity for mental health. Methods: A random sample ( n = 628) completed an online questionnaire assessing the recommended amount of physical activity for good health (min/week) and to what extent exercise can help improve wellbeing, and manage depression and anxiety/stress (5-point Likert-type scale). Results: Only 3% of respondents identified 150 min/week and less than half (39%) of the respondents reported an amount within the range of 150–300 min/week. Most respondents believed that physical activity could improve wellbeing (69%), and manage depression (71%) and anxiety/stress (74%). Females were more likely than males to view physical activity as a way to manage depression ( p = .003), and anxiety/stress ( p = .002). Conclusions: More work may be required to promote awareness of physical activity guidelines in this population, and males’ awareness of mental health benefits of physical activity.

Vigorous physical activity, perceived stress, sleep and mental health among university students from 23 low- and middle-income countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractBackgroundVigorous physical activity (VPA) may be beneficial for mental health. The aim of the study was to investigate cross-sectional associations between VPA, perceived stress, sleep quality and quantity and mental health among university students.MethodsIn a cross-sectional study, using anonymous questionnaires, data was collected from 15122 (42.1% male and 57.9% female) university students [mean age 20.6, standard deviation (SD) = 2.0] from 23 countries in the Americas, Africa and Asia. They were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short version), and measures of sociodemographic, health status, health behaviour and anthropometrics.ResultsStudents who met VPA recommendations were less likely to report perceived stress, more likely to report subjective good health and depression than students without VPA. There was no association between VPA and sleep quality and quantity and PTSD symptoms.ConclusionThis study only found partial benefits of VPA in relation to well-being of university students.

scholarly journals “Worn-out but happy”: Postpartum Women's Mental Health and Well-Being During COVID-19 Restrictions in Australia

2022 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah E. Christie ◽  
Kassia Beetham ◽  
Elizabeth Stratton ◽  
Monique E. Francois
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

Background: From late 2019, COVID-19 disease has infiltrated the global population causing widespread challenges to public health. One cohort that has received less attention, but who may be more vulnerable to the mental and physical health related impacts of COVID-19 restrictions are postpartum mothers. The aim of this study was to explore the mental health, well-being, and health behaviours of mothers up to 12 months postpartum whilst living in Australia under COVID-19 level 3 and 4 restrictions.Methods: 351 women in their first year postpartum residing in Australia whilst under level 3/4 social distancing restrictions (during April 13 and June 11, 2020) were recruited to participate in an online questionnaire. The survey measured symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS), wellness (SF-36), physical activity (Godin-Shephard score), perceived value of health outcomes, diet, and sleep. Descriptive statistics and linear regressions were performed.Results: Data was analysed for 139 eligible women. Of these women, 74% scored “normal” for depression, 84% for anxiety, and 72% for stress. Over half (58%) of women reported being worn out all, most, or a good bit of the time and 77% reported being a happy person all, most, or a good bit of the time. Analysis of the perceived values of health outcome revealed women had high value for “getting out of the house,” “achieving a better overall mood,” and “to feel better physically.” Women were considered physically active according to the Godin Leisure score, however only 41% of women met the current Australian national physical activity guidelines of 150 min.week−1.Conclusions: Overall the majority of postpartum mums that were surveyed, have normal mental health symptoms, and despite being worn out most are happy at least a good bit of the time. This study highlights the importance of health values in maintaining leisure physical activity and mental health. In addition it appears women may benefit from virtual group exercise and community programs to encourage being physically active and socialising with friends simultaneously.

Mental health benefits of physical activity

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 445-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Saxena ◽  
M. Van Ommeren ◽  
K. C. Tang ◽  
T. P. Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Mental Health Benefits

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Mental Health Among Physicians in Tertiary Psychiatric Hospitals: A National Crosssectional Survey in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Luo ◽  
Huanzhong Liu ◽  
Yuanli Liu ◽  
Feng Jiang ◽  
Yi-Lang Tang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
The Past ◽  
Day Programs ◽  
Normal Status

This study aimed to examine the level of mental health and its correlates, particularly physical activity (PA) frequency, among physicians in tertiary psychiatric hospitals. In a national crosssectional survey, 4,520 physicians nested in 41 tertiary psychiatric hospitals from 29 provinces completed the online questionnaire. Their mean age was 38.5 ± 8.6 years, and 41.86% of physicians were men. More than one-third (35.24%) of physicians reported no PA in the past month, and only 21.88% reported happiness. Only 55.15 and 58.10% of the physicians reported normal status of depression and anxiety, respectively. In the adjusted multivariable ordinal logistic regression, higher PA frequency was associated with depression, anxiety, and happiness, except those who reported PA almost every day. Programs that aim to increase PA may promote the mental health of physicians in tertiary psychiatric hospitals.

scholarly journals Active Students Are Healthier and Happier Than Their Inactive Peers: The Results of a Large Representative Cross-Sectional Study of University Students in Ireland

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 737-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie H. Murphy ◽  
Angela Carlin ◽  
Catherine Woods ◽  
Alan Nevill ◽  
Ciaran MacDonncha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Binary Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines

Background: Time spent in university represents a period of transition and may be an appropriate time to promote physical activity among young adults. The aim of this study was to assess participation of university students in sport and physical activity in Ireland and to explore the association between physical activity and perceptions of overall health, mental health, and happiness. Methods: The Student Activity and Sport Study Ireland was a cross-sectional online survey among a representative sample (n = 8122) of university students in Ireland. Binary logistic regressions were performed to examine associations between self-reported physical activity and gender (predictor variables) and individual perceptions of overall health, mental health, and happiness (binary outcomes). Results: Only 64.3% of respondents met the recommended level of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week with males significantly more active than females (72.1% vs 57.8% meeting guidelines). Those meeting physical activity guidelines were more likely to report greater overall health and higher mental health and happiness scores compared with their inactive peers. Conclusions: Active students enjoy better health (overall and mental) and are happier than their inactive peers. This provides a clear rationale for providing students with opportunities to be active at university. The data provide a baseline to monitor changes in physical activity patterns.

scholarly journals Do Framed Mental Health Messages on Social Media Influence University Students’ Motivation for Physical Activity?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8671
Author(s):  
Georgia Gilbert ◽  
Chloë Williamson ◽  
Justin Richards ◽  
Taya Annabelle Collyer ◽  
Paul Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Message Framing ◽  
Active Travel ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Post Intervention

Message framing has been used as a strategy for promoting physical activity (PA) in university students, but the effectiveness of gain-framed (GF), or loss-framed (LF) messages is variable. This study aims to investigate the effects on motivation and PA behaviour of framed messaging on social media in university students. Gain- and loss-framed messages communicated the mental health outcomes of PA. A three-arm feasibility study (n = 148) collected pre-post intervention online questionnaire responses to assess motivation for PA, exercise, active travel, and PA levels, in response to the messaging intervention on Facebook. Both GF and LF messages effectively increased average motivation for PA in comparison to controls (GF by 0.3 (on a 7-point Likert scale), 9% [95% CI: 3–17%], p = 0.007, LF by 0.3, 10% [CI: 3–18%], p = 0.005). Average motivation for exercise increased in comparison to controls (GF by 0.6, 16% [95% CI: 6–26%], p = 0.001, LF by 0.5, 14.6% [95% CI: 5–26%], p < 0.001). Average motivation for active travel increased in comparison to controls (GF by 0.7, 18% [95% CI: 8–29%], p < 0.001, LF by 0.6, 19% [95% CI: 8–30%], p < 0.001). No meaningful differences between GF or LF messages were observed. Framed messages regarding mental health outcomes of PA delivered via social media could be effective for increasing PA motivation in university students. However, based on our results there is no gain- or loss-framed advantage.

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