Physical activity and the prevention of depression: A cohort study

Kim, Sun‐Young; Park, Jae-Hyun; Lee, Mi Yeon; Oh, Kap Sung; Shin, Dong‐Won; Shin, Young June

doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2019.07.010

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“…It is reasonable to posit that PA can play a significant role in boosting the immune system and relieving stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Other things being equal, if a person is infected with COVID-19, the physically active person will have less severe symptoms and shorter recovery times and may be less likely to infect others. 13 PA is also beneficial for those who are asymptomatic or experiencing only mild symptoms because it improves the natural immune response to both the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.…”

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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity of the Thai population: Evidence from Thailand's Surveillance on Physical Activity 2020

Katewongsa

Widyastari

Saonuam

et al. 2021

Journal of Sport and Health Science

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Highlights The prevalence of sufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) decreased from 74.6% in Thailand's Surveillance on Physical Activity 2019 (pre-pandemic) to 54.7% in SPA 2020 (pandemic period). The decrease in the prevalence of sufficient MVPA was also accompanied by a reduction in the average cumulative minutes of MVPA from 580 to 420. As was the case in the pre-pandemic period, Thai males accumulated a higher level of physical activity than their female counterparts. The proportion of middle-aged adults who had sufficient MVPA was consistently higher than among younger adults in both the pre-pandemic and the pandemic periods. During the pandemic period, those who received the Fit from Home intervention were more likely to have sufficient MVPA.

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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity of the Thai population: Evidence from Thailand's Surveillance on Physical Activity 2020

Katewongsa

Widyastari

Saonuam

et al. 2021

Journal of Sport and Health Science

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“…Many individuals have been suddenly "forced" to study or work from home and may experience changes in physical and social health. In terms of physical health, it has been revealed that adequate physical activity can prevent the onset of depression symptoms and stress [7,8]. Remaining homebound during social distancing periods can reduce physical activity and deteriorate physical fitness, but residents may in turn focus more on maintaining a healthy diet and a daily routine.…”

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Relationships between Physical and Social Behavioural Changes and the Mental Status of Homebound Residents in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fong

Wong

Law

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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In Hong Kong, social distancing has been adopted in order to minimise the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to examine the changes in physical health, mental health, and social well-being experienced by local residents who were homebound during the pandemic. An online questionnaire in both Chinese and English versions was completed by 590 eligible participants from 24 April to 13 May 2020. The questionnaire found that individuals aged 18 to 25 years spent more time resting and relaxing but experienced more physical strain. Working status was associated with social contact, with participants working full-time jobs scoring higher in “maintaining social communication via electronic means” and “avoiding social activities outside the home”. Additionally, approximately one third of the participants (29.7%) had moderate to severe depression, and participants aged 18 to 25 were found to have higher scores in PHQ-9. Changes in physical health and social contact were significantly associated with developing depressive symptoms. From the results, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to exert a negative impact on the mental health status of individuals.

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“…Baseline physical activity reduced depression levels by 12% in that study. One cohort study conducted in South Korea in a sample of 107,901 participants suggested that 1200–3000 METs/week physical activity were associated with a lower risk of depression 19 . The results from a systematic review showing that depressive symptoms increased significantly when exercise was stopped also suggest a preventive effect of exercise on depression 20 .…”

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Sex differences in type of exercise associated with depression in South Korean adults

Kim

Jeong

Kwon

et al. 2020

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Exercise has been considered as treatment and a preventive modality to alleviate depressive symptoms, but sex differences regarding specific types of exercise in association with depression have not been clearly elucidated. Here, we investigated sex differences in the association between exercise type and depression in Korean adults. Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) were used for this study. A total of 13,914 participants who had filled in a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were included. The subjects’ exercise status had been evaluated with questions on strength exercise and walking, and answers were analysed in the current study using multivariate logistic regression. Male participants who reported having done strength exercise more than once in a week were less likely to be depressed after adjusting for covariates assumed to affect depression levels [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 0.60, 95% CI 0.40–0.92]. In women, walking more than once during the previous week was associated with lower depression levels after covariate adjustments (adjusted OR 0.54, CI 0.34–0.87). This study identifies the relationship between exercise and the presence of depressive symptoms and finds sex differences in the types of exercise that correlate with depression in Korean adults.

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Physical activity and the prevention of depression: A cohort study

Cited by 79 publications

References 47 publications

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity of the Thai population: Evidence from Thailand's Surveillance on Physical Activity 2020

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity of the Thai population: Evidence from Thailand's Surveillance on Physical Activity 2020

Relationships between Physical and Social Behavioural Changes and the Mental Status of Homebound Residents in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sex differences in type of exercise associated with depression in South Korean adults

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