Is all activity equal? Associations between different domains of physical activity and depressive symptom severity among 261,121 European adults
Why the study?
Physical activity is often linked to better mental health, but evidence suggests the domain of physical activity influences the strength and direction of this association.
Are different domains of physical activity associated with lower depressive symptom severity in European adults?
Population
261,121 adults recruited in the European Health Interview Survey (wave 2)
Comparison
Different domains of physical activity vs doing no physical activity
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Any-domain activity was associated with lower depressive symptoms; supports broader promotion but leaves open causal confirmation in prospective studies.
Structured PICO
Are different domains of physical activity associated with lower depressive symptom severity in European adults?
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Population
261,121 adults living in the European Union, recruited in the European Health Interview Survey (wave 2)
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Intervention
Different domains of physical activity (work-related, transport-related, leisure-time aerobic, and muscle-strengthening)
C
Comparator
Doing no physical activity
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Outcome
Depressive symptom severity categories (assessed by 8-item personal health questionnaire)patient reported
All domains of physical activity, including work, transport, and leisure-time, are associated with a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms in a large European cohort.
Cite This Study
Cocker et al. (2021) studied this question.