scholarly journals The Relationship Between the Activity Level, Internet Addiction, and Depressive Symptoms of University Students During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Outbreak Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-331
Author(s):  
Nazan Öztürk ◽  
Emine Gerçek Öter ◽  
Filiz Abacıgil
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
University Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Exam Anxiety Level in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
pp. 336-341
Author(s):  
ümit Yalçın
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exam Anxiety ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Inactive Group

Introduction: Anxiety, depression and other mental problems are one of the important health problems on university campuses. The anxiety created by the exams in the students negatively affects the students' attitude and success towards the lessons. The studies carried out, the understanding the relationship between exercise, depression and anxiety, and positive results obtained were satisfying and also increased the value given to this issue. In our study, we examined the relationship between university students' physical activity level and exam anxiety. Material-Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 175 volunteer university students who did and did not do sports. The International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (IPAQ) Long Form was used to measure the level of physical activity and the Exam Anxiety Inventory to determine the level of anxiety. Results: The rate of female patients was significantly higher in the inactive group than the minimally active and active group (p ˂ 0.05). In the inactive group, the test anxiety score was significantly higher (p ˂ 0.05) than the minimally active and active group. Conclusion: As a result, our research revealed that the physical activity levels of university students are quite low, especially in female students, and there is a relationship between the level of physical activity and anxiety.

scholarly journals Physical activity level and depressive symptoms in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
Cléssyo Tavares de Amorim Cavalcanti ◽  
José Cândido de Araújo Filho ◽  
Patrícia Érika de Melo Marinho
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

This study aimed to evaluate the association between the presence of depressive symptoms and physical activity level (PAL) in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Cross-sectional study comprising 101 patients on HD, mean age 47.4±12.5 years. Sociodemographic data, economic, clinical, assessment of depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Scale - BDI), PAL (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - IPAQ), guidance for performing physical activity (PA) and time of HD. The prevalence of sedentary and depressive symptoms was 79.2% and 39.6%, respectively. Depressive symptoms were observed in 47.5% of sedentary patients (χ2=10.029, p=0.002), the ratio of prevalence of these symptoms five times higher in this group. 68.3% of patients on HD received no guidance for PA. Under 49 months of hemodialysis treatment, 63.8% of sedentary (χ2=3.011, p=0.083) and 57.5% of patients with depressive symptoms (χ2=0.100, p=0.752) already had these features. Although little is known about the relationship between depression and PA among patients undergoing HD, this study found that depressive symptoms were more prevalent among inactive. The results of this study demonstrate that patients undergoing HD have low PAL, relative presence of depressive symptoms and high lack of guidance on PA.

scholarly journals Associations between residual depressive symptoms, cognition, and functioning in patients with euthymic bipolar disorder: results from the FACE-BD cohort

2017 ◽  
Vol 211 (6) ◽  
pp. 381-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Roux ◽  
Aurélie Raust ◽  
Anne-Sophie Cannavo ◽  
Valérie Aubin ◽  
Bruno Aouizerate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cognitive Component ◽  
Cognitive Components ◽  
The Face ◽  
Sources Of Variation ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundThe relationship between residual depressive symptoms, cognition and functioning in patients with euthymic bipolar disorder is a subject of debate.AimsTo assess whether cognition mediates the association between residual depressive symptoms and functioning in patients with bipolar disorder who were euthymic.MethodWe included 241 adults with euthymic bipolar disorder in a multicentre cross-sectional study. We used a battery of tests to assess six cognition domains. A path analysis was then used to perform a mediation analysis of the relationship between residual depressive symptoms, cognitive components and functioning.ResultsOnly verbal and working memory were significantly associated with better functioning. Residual depressive symptoms were associated with poorer functioning. No significant relationship was found between residual depressive symptoms and any cognitive component.ConclusionsCognition and residual depressive symptoms appear to be two independent sources of variation in the functioning of people with euthymic bipolar disorder.

scholarly journals The effects of sensory-processing sensitivity and sense of coherence on depressive symptoms in university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510291987163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosuke Yano ◽  
Takayoshi Kase ◽  
Kazuo Oishi
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Sensory Processing Sensitivity ◽  
External Stimuli ◽  
The Relationship

Sensory-processing sensitivity differentiates individuals according to responsivity to internal and external stimuli. It has been positively correlated with depressive symptoms. Meanwhile, sense of coherence, an individual’s perception that stressors are comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful for their life, could improve depression. This cross-sectional study investigated the moderation effect of sense of coherence on the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and depressive symptoms in university students. Japanese students ( N = 430) participated in a questionnaire survey that assessed levels of sensory-processing sensitivity, sense of coherence, and depressive symptoms. The results showed that a strong sense of coherence moderated the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and depressive symptoms in university students.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among undergraduate university students in Ethiopia: a community university-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yosef Zenebe ◽  
Kunuya Kunno ◽  
Meseret Mekonnen ◽  
Ajebush Bewuket ◽  
Mengesha Birkie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Khat Chewing ◽  
Current Alcohol

Abstract Background Internet addiction is a common problem in university students and negatively affects cognitive functioning, leads to poor academic performance and engagement in hazardous activities, and may lead to anxiety and stress. Behavioral addictions operate on a modified principle of the classic addiction model. The problem is not well investigated in Ethiopia. So the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of internet addiction and associated factors among university students in Ethiopia. Objectives Main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among University Students in Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among Wollo University students from April 10 to May 10, 2019. A total of 603 students were participated in the study using a structured questionnaire. A multistage cluster sampling technique was used to recruit study participants. A binary logistic regression method was used to explore associated factors for internet addiction and variables with a p value < 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were fitted to the multi-variable logistic regression analysis. The strength of association between internet addiction and associated factors was assessed with odds ratio, 95% CI and p value < 0.05 in the final model was considered significant. Results The prevalence of internet addiction (IA) among the current internet users was 85% (n = 466). Spending more time on the internet (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 10.13, 95% CI 1.33–77.00)), having mental distress (AOR = 2.69, 95% CI 1.02–7.06), playing online games (AOR = 2.40, 95% CI 1.38–4.18), current khat chewing (AOR = 3.34, 95% CI 1.14–9.83) and current alcohol use (AOR = 2.32, 95% CI 1.09–4.92) were associated with internet addiction. Conclusions The current study documents a high prevalence of internet addiction among Wollo University students. Factors associated with internet addiction were spending more time, having mental distress, playing online games, current khat chewing, and current alcohol use. As internet addiction becomes an evident public health problem, carrying out public awareness campaigns may be a fruitful strategy to decrease its prevalence and effect. Besides to this, a collaborative work among stakeholders is important to develop other trendy, adaptive, and sustainable countermeasures.

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