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October 3, 2025Bayero Journal of Nursing and Health CareOpen Access

Anthropometric and clinical correlates of physical activity among people with schizophrenia: A review of literature

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BHBass HassanAhmadu Bello UniversityOOOlubukola A. OlaleyeUniversity of IbadanUBUmaru Muhammad BadaruYahoo (United Kingdom)

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Implication

This review uncovers links between physical activity levels, body mass index, and cognitive function in schizophrenia patients.

Key Points

  • Individuals with schizophrenia show low levels of physical activity, linked to higher body mass index and symptom severity.
  • The average age of participants was 40 years, with low physical activity impacting quality of life inconsistently.
  • A narrative review identified 20 studies, with 8 meeting inclusion criteria and highlighting cognitive function assessments.
  • The findings suggest potential interventions of physical activity for improving clinical outcomes and quality of life.

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Hassan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f34f0e39f13e7fa21ddhttps://doi.org/10.4314/bjnhc.v6i2.11
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