The Associations of Physical Activity and Health-Risk Behaviors toward Depressive Symptoms among College Students: Gender and Obesity Disparities.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 21(4)2024 Mar 26.
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ABSTRACT
Engaging in health-risk behaviors (HRBs) may be correlated with depressive symptoms among college students, but these relationships require more research. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of physical activity levels (i.e., light [LPA] and moderate-vigorous [MVPA]) and HRBs (i.e., sedentary behavior [screen-based and non-screen-based behavior] and cigarette and e-cigarette tobacco use) with depressive symptoms in a sample of college students. Physical activity levels and HRBs were assessed through validated questionnaires. In total, 366 students participated (Mage = 22.59 ± 3.54; 60.1% female; 52.9% normal weight). E-cigarette use in males (ß = 0.23, p < 0.05) and screen-based sedentary behavior in females (ß = 0.14, p < 0.05) showed significant predictive utility toward depressive symptoms. In the overweight/obese group, screen-based sedentary behaviors (ß = 0.19, p < 0.05) and e-cigarette use (ß = 0.23, p < 0.01) showed significant predictive utility toward depressive symptoms. Females reported higher levels of depressive symptoms (Mfemale = 18.23 vs. Mmale = 14.81; η2 = 0.03) and less MVPA (Mmale = 52.83 vs. Mfemale = 41.09; η2 = 0.06) than males. Enhancing mental health by improving physical activity and eliminating HRBs should be tailored toward at-risk demographics.
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01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estudantes
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Exercício Físico
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Depressão
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Comportamento Sedentário
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Comportamentos de Risco à Saúde
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Obesidade
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Environ Res Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos