Targeting mental health and wellbeing in women who have experienced gender-based violence through moderate-vigorous physical activity: a systematic review

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025

Abstract Background Gender-based violence (GBV) is associated with high rates of psychopathology (i.e., depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder) in victim-survivors. Existing research has demonstrated that physical activity beneficial for mental health and wellbeing across various populations. However, it currently unclear whether moderate-vigorous (MVPA) efficacious victim-survivors GBV. Therefore, this systematic review aims to understand 1) the acceptability feasibility leisure-time MVPA interventions GBV, 2) efficacy cohort, 3) implementation strategies used development such interventions. Methods Four databases were searched from inception January 2024. Leisure-time intervention studies reported on at least one measure or self-identified/biological women who had lived experience GBV eligible. Results Eleven met inclusion criteria, analysis revealed a range different types ( n = 5) health/wellbeing outcomes measured 9). The main findings include: was enhanced where trauma violence-informed (TVI) practices delivery There lack clarity consistency around TVI practice research. may be positively wellbeing. Conclusions Limited evidence exists regarding impact important population group. Future should embed strategy within design, delivery,

Язык: Английский

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Physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in people who have experienced gender-based violence: A systematic review

Mental health and physical activity, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 26, С. 100596 - 100596

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

Experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) is a risk factor for numerous noncommunicable diseases, many of which are associated with physical inactivity. This systematic review aims to determine if activity levels and sedentary behavior differ between people who have experienced GBV not been exposed GBV. Five databases were searched from inception May 2023. Eligible studies original research publications that reported quantitative measure and/or comparator group. Synthesis without meta-analysis was performed due inconsistent measures activity. Eleven 38,679 159,103 comparators included. Most conducted in the United States (N=9, 82%) exclusively female participants 82%). All on no study behavior. No used validated tool levels. Nineteen comparisons population group identified 11 studies. Findings mixed, 10 (52.5%) finding significant difference, six (32%) lower engagement GBV-exposed group, three (15.5%) reporting similar values both groups (without test). The overall quality poor-fair. There mixed evidence whether among compared individuals not. High using assessment methods needed.

Язык: Английский

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Readiness of Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists and Other Allied Health Professionals to Respond to Gender-Based Violence: A Mixed-Methods Study

Violence Against Women, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 2, 2024

Experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) is associated with health conditions that are common indications for referral to exercise physiologists, physiotherapists and other allied professionals (AHPs). The readiness of AHPs identify respond GBV currently unknown. This study aimed determine the a person who had experienced GBV. Participants completed modified Physician Readiness Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS) and/or an interview. felt underprepared, low perceived knowledge lacked confidence support people have GBV, despite recognition importance agreement relevance AHPs’ practice.

Язык: Английский

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Perceived Barriers and Benefits of Exercise Among Women Survivors of Sexual Violence by Physical Activity Level and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Status

Violence Against Women, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 30(14), С. 3726 - 3750

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2023

An online, cross-sectional survey of women survivors sexual violence (SV;

Язык: Английский

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Increase in physical activity is associated with an increase in sleep efficiency, but not with improvement in symptoms of PTSD: analysis of longitudinal data in trauma-affected refugees

Journal of Activity Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024

Abstract Background In trauma-affected refugees with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), research on physical activity is scarce. Knowing more about the relation between and PTSD symptoms may provide insight into as a possible target in treatment of PTSD. The aim present study was to examine whether baseline change level from end were related to, respectively, symptoms, quality life, sleep quality, efficiency refugees. Methods Longitudinal data randomized controlled trial analysed multiple linear regression. Level measured actigraphy PTSD, life self-report questionnaires. Results A higher significantly associated better borderline but not or efficiency. Furthermore, an increase improvement Change quality. Conclusion novelty current lies finding no results point complex sleep, towards need for studies these relations effective interventions Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov ID (NCT02761161), April 27, 2016.

Язык: Английский

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Toward a Trauma‐Informed Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program: Specifying Feasible Practices Across the School Day

Journal of School Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024

Many students would benefit from trauma-informed physical activity (PA); however, there is a lack of systematic guidance on incorporating practices across school-based PA opportunities. The purpose this study was to generate feasible framework for PA.

Язык: Английский

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Sex-specific associations between self-reported physical activity and PTSD among survivors of sexual violence

Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 47(2), С. 220 - 231

Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2023

Язык: Английский

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