Associations between physical activity and depressive symptoms in women
Why the study?
Does physical activity (specific domains, doses, and social contexts) reduce depressive symptoms in women aged 18-65?
Population
1,501 women, aged 18-65
Comparison
Specific components of physical activity vs Lower levels of physical activity or different…
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
Should not yet change practice; leaves open causality and need for prospective trials on leisure-time PA doses.
Structured PICO
Does physical activity (specific domains, doses, and social contexts) reduce depressive symptoms in women aged 18-65?
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Population
1,501 women, aged 18-65
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Intervention
Specific components of physical activity (domain, dose, and social context, including >1.5 hours moderate-intensity or >1.75 hours vigorous-intensity leisure-time PA per week)
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Comparator
Lower levels of physical activity or different social contexts (e.g., being discouraged to be active by others)
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Outcome
Odds of depressive symptoms (self-reported)patient reported
Leisure-time physical activity, particularly moderate or vigorous intensity, and being active with family members are associated with lower odds of depressive symptoms in women.
Limitations
- cross-sectional design
Cite This Study
Teychenne et al. (2008) studied this question.