Physical activity and quality of life among college students without comorbidities for cardiometabolic diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abrantes, Lívia Carvalho Sette; Morais, Núbia de Souza de; Gonçalves, Vivian Siqueira Santos; Ribeiro, Sarah Aparecida Vieira; Sediyama, Catarina Maria Nogueira de Oliveira; Franceschini, Sylvia do Carmo Castro; Amorim, Paulo Roberto dos Santos; Priore, Sílvia Eloíza

doi:10.1007/s11136-021-03035-5

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“…Our results also showed a positive correlation between barriers to taking part in physical exercise and the mental health of PASS students. This outcome is understandable, given that a high level of total physical activity improves mental health (Abrantes et al, 2022; Bai et al, 2022; El Ansari and Salam, 2021; Grasdalsmoen et al, 2020; Rodríguez-Romo et al, 2022). Encountering barriers to physical exercise is associated with a negative impact on the overall mental health of PASS students.…”

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“…Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among university students positively influences body composition and physical fitness, and is associated with a low percentage of body fat (Harmouche-Karaki et al, 2020; Kemmler et al, 2016; López-Sánchez et al, 2019). In many studies, physical activity and mental health are positively correlated among these students, with less physical activity being associated with more symptoms of depression, anxiety and perceived stress (Abrantes et al, 2022; El Ansari and Salam, 2021; Grasdalsmoen et al, 2020; Vankim and Nelson, 2013). In university students, physical activity is correlated with a happy mood (Bai et al, 2022), and improved quality and quantity of sleep (Bai et al, 2022; Memon et al, 2021).…”

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Gender differences in barriers to physical exercise among university students studying physical activity and sports sciences

Martínez-Sánchez,

Martínez-García

2024

Health Education Journal

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Objective: Research suggests that women experience more barriers to physical exercise than men do. Advocating for increased physical exercise is a primary responsibility of professionals who have specialised in the field of physical activity and sports sciences. This study aimed to examine differences in barriers to the practise of physical exercise, and the general state of mental health, among university students of physical activity and sports sciences based on gender. Design: A cross-sectional analysis of 144 students attending physical activity and sports sciences courses. Setting: Participants were recruited from a university in Spain. Method: This study used the validated Spanish versions of the Self-Report of Barriers to the Practice of Physical Exercise questionnaire and the 12-item General Health Questionnaire. Results: Based on the total Self-Report of Barriers to the Practice of Physical Exercise questionnaire and total 12-item General Health Questionnaire scores, female students reported significantly higher barriers and significantly poorer mental health than male students did. A weak positive correlation was observed between the total Self-Report of Barriers to the Practice of Physical Exercise questionnaire and 12-item General Health Questionnaire scores. Conclusion: Among university students who studied physical activity and sports sciences, women perceive greater barriers to physical exercise than men did, even though both groups had an inherent interest in exercise. A perception of greater barriers to engaging in physical exercise was associated with a negative impact on overall mental health, suggesting the need to address these barriers in future research on students of physical activity and sports sciences.

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Gender differences in barriers to physical exercise among university students studying physical activity and sports sciences

Martínez-Sánchez,

Martínez-García

2024

Health Education Journal

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“…A previous study reported that there was a positive relationship between physical activity and overall quality of life in college students. 24 Another study showed the importance of bringing quality of life to patients with chronic illnesses as a benefit of the process of dealing with the disease. 25 We found that adolescents with chronic illnesses have experienced health risk behaviors such as self-injuries, tobacco and alcohol use, unprotected sex, food deprivation and induced vomiting.…”

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A descriptive analysis of hospitalized adolescents facing chronic illnesses with different durations of disease

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Objectives To assess characteristics of hospitalized adolescents facing chronic diseases, correlating the perceptions of their illness, quality of life and the prevalence of risk behaviors, considering gender and the diseases’ durations. Methods The sample consisted of 61 adolescents, aged between 10 and 19 years, with chronic diseases, hospitalized at the University Hospital of the State University of Londrina. They answered a questionnaire and the scales World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) and Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ). They were divided in groups, according to the durations of the disease: group 1 (up to 4 years) and group 2 (5 years or more). Results Group 2 demonstrated higher leisure activity ( p = 0.02) and more painful symptoms ( p = 0.02). In WHOQOL-BREF, group 2 had a higher quality of life in the domain on environment ( p = 0.02) and a higher total score ( p = 0.04). Lower scores on the IPQ were associated with higher scores on the WHOQOL-BREF. Positive correlation was found between WHOQOL-BREF total score and years of disease, in which male presented higher scores. Conclusions These findings may alert to the need for more knowledge about the diseases and the importance of encouraging ways to improve quality of life and care to reduce risky behaviors.

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“…One more Saudi Arabian study also Musheiba et al, (2015) [28] reported that physical activity is quite linked with quality of life. Recent studies indicate that PA can help to improve and maintain both physical and mental health even in periods of social isolation [29] like COVID-19 lockdown conditions. PA individuals may have improved quality of life in the physio-psycho-socio, mental, and environmental health domains than their sedentary counterparts.…”

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Correlation of Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life Among the Saudi Arabian Population: Implications for Promoting Public Health

Kaliyaperumal,

Almalki,

Adam

et al. 2023

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Purpose Physical activity (PA) is the key indicator to measure the psycho-physical-mental-socio health of society. It is a protective factor for managing chronic medical conditions and non-communicable illnesses. Nevertheless, one in five adults is physically sedentary worldwide. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the existing physical activity pattern among the Saudi population to estimate the relation between physical activity and health-related quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 572 adults between January and June 2023. A pre-tested online questionnaire was circulated via social media platforms. Data analysis was performed using SPSS (version 24.0). Results 76.1% of females and 22.9% of males participated. The walking (76%) was the major PA than other sports. Respondents reported that their comorbidities for cardiometabolic diseases lessen due to continual PA. Overall, 59.3% of the participants perceived that they felt better after engaging in PA. 35.8% and 33.6% of the respondents practice 15-30 min every day and 3-4 times a week, respectively. About 44.7% of them perceived a significant improvement in their physical and mental health after any kind of PA. A strong correlation was observed between PA and health-related quality of life (P – 0.0005). Conclusion PA ensures the overall psycho-physical-mental-socio health of society. However, a sizable faction of the population still suffers due to sedentary culture. It is a grave concern. Therefore, sport-specific mental health interventions must be implemented through novel health education and promotion strategies to educate and promote a sporty lifestyle among the Saudi population in the future.

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Physical activity and quality of life among college students without comorbidities for cardiometabolic diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 27 publications

References 94 publications

Gender differences in barriers to physical exercise among university students studying physical activity and sports sciences

Gender differences in barriers to physical exercise among university students studying physical activity and sports sciences

A descriptive analysis of hospitalized adolescents facing chronic illnesses with different durations of disease

Correlation of Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life Among the Saudi Arabian Population: Implications for Promoting Public Health

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