Key result
Severe symptoms of depression in CHD patients were associated with lower regular exercise rates (20.2% vs 36.7%) and decreased intention to exercise (OR 0.62; 95% CI 0.46-0.85).
Why the study?
Do symptoms of anxiety and depression reduce regular exercise behaviour and intention in patients with coronary heart disease?
Population
8,966 coronary heart disease patients <80 years of age from 22 European countries, interviewed on average 15…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
average 15 months after hospitalisation
Authors
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Supports integrating depression assessment into CHD exercise counseling; leaves open whether treating depression increases activity levels.
Cross-Sectional (n=8,966)
Yes
Do symptoms of anxiety and depression reduce regular exercise behaviour and intention in patients with coronary heart disease?
Odds Ratio: 0.62 (95% CI 0.46–0.85)
Severe depressive symptoms are significantly associated with a lower likelihood of engaging in or intending to engage in regular exercise among patients with coronary heart disease.
Prugger et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in coronary heart disease (n=8,966). Severe symptoms of depression vs. Symptoms in the normal range was evaluated on Intention to exercise regularly among patients not exercising regularly (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.46-0.85). Severe symptoms of depression in CHD patients were associated with lower regular exercise rates (20.2% vs 36.7%) and decreased intention to exercise (OR 0.62; 95% CI 0.46-0.85).
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