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McKercher, Charlotte M., Schmidt, Michael D., Sanderson, Kristy A. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3132-2745, Patton, George C., Dwyer, Terence and Venn, Alison J.
(2009)
Physical activity and depression in young adults.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 36 (2).
pp. 161-164.
ISSN 0749-3797
Abstract
Background: Epidemiologic research suggests that physical activity is associated with decreased prevalence of depression. However, the relationship between physical activity accumulated in various domains and depression remains unclear. Further, previous population-based studies have predominantly utilized self-reported measures of physical activity and depression symptom subscales. Associations between physical activity in various domains (leisure, work, active commuting, yard/household) and depression were examined using both subjective and objective measures of physical activity and a diagnostic measure of depression. Methods: Analyses (conducted in 2007) included data from 1995 young adults participating in a national study (2004-2006). Physical activity was measured by self-report (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) and objectively as pedometer steps/day. Depression (DSM-IV 12-month diagnosis of major depression or dysthymic disorder) was assessed using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Results: For women, moderate levels of ambulatory activity (≥7500 steps/day) were associated with ∼50% lower prevalence of depression compared with being sedentary (<5000 steps/day) (p trend=0.005). Relatively low durations of leisure physical activity (≥1.25 hours/week) were associated with ∼45% lower prevalence compared with the sedentary group (0 hours/week) (p trend=0.003). In contrast, high durations of work physical activity (≥10 hours/week) were associated with an approximate twofold higher prevalence of depression compared with being sedentary (0 hours/week) (p trend=0.005). No significant associations were observed for steps/day in men or for other types of self-reported activity including total physical activity in both men and women. Conclusions: These findings indicate that the context in which physical activity is assessed and the measurement methods utilized are important considerations when investigating associations between physical activity and depression.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | epidemiology,public health, environmental and occupational health,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2713 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2021 00:19 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2023 03:03 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/80575 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.amepre.2008.09.036 |
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