Physical activity and mental health: a systematic review and best-evidence synthesis of mediation and moderation studies

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Abstract Background While evidence consistently demonstrates that physical activity is beneficial to mental health, it remains relatively unknown how benefits and which factors influence the effect of on health. This understanding could vastly increase our capacity design, recommend, prescribe in more optimal ways. The purpose this study was systematically review synthesise all mediators moderators relationship between Methods Systematic searches four databases (i.e., Scopus, PsycINFO, PubMed, SPORTDiscus) identified 11,633 initial studies. Empirical studies quantitatively assessed activity, or conducted a intervention, measured health outcome, tested one mediator moderator were included. A total 247 met inclusion criteria; 173 examined mediation 82 moderation. Results best-evidence synthesis revealed strong for 12 including affect, wellbeing, self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-worth, body image satisfaction, resilience, social support, connection, pain, fatigue. Moderate further 15 eight moderators. Conclusions Findings should inform design future interventions ensure effects related outcomes. Additionally, if professionals take these into consideration when prescribing recommending would likely have greater impact population

Language: Английский

Exploring the association between nutrition knowledge and generalized anxiety disorder among young adults in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: implications for Saudi Vision 2030

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 21, 2025

Objectives Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health issue in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), particularly among young adults, who face significant challenges managing it, such as social stigma surrounding health, which may also discourage them from seeking help. Within context Vision 2030, addressing and promoting overall psychological wellbeing population a vital public objective. Consequently, it suggested that exploring potential role nutrition knowledge strategy to promote warrants further investigation. To address this gap, present study aimed examine association between distinct factors, including Generalized Disorder (GAD), adults KSA. Methods This cross-sectional included 444 participants. Validated questionnaires assessing specific aspects were administered Arabic. Linear logistic regression analyses then employed associations various health. Results It was found 51.3% participants did not have satisfactory level knowledge, while 35.1% affected by GAD. Notably, high emerged protective factor against risk developing GAD adults. Specifically, probability 40% lower youth with compared those unsatisfactory (OR = 0.6, 95% CI; 0.3 0.9; p 0.02). Furthermore, completion nutrition-related courses predictive for having knowledge. Individuals had completed ~4.6 times (95% 2.9–7.4; < 0.001) more likely demonstrate comparison taken courses. Conclusion best my first investigate The findings suggest implementation targeted education interventions serve promising enhance living Utilizing technology media facilitate delivery these interventions, making accessible engaging individuals.

Language: Английский

Trends in the epidemiology of anxiety disorders from 1990 to 2021: A global, regional, and national analysis with a focus on the sociodemographic index

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Anxiety disorders are widespread across the world. Understanding global burden of anxiety in past and future can provide important references for optimizing prevention control strategies healthcare systems.

Language: Английский