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Physical activity and mental health: relationships between depressiveness, psychological disorders and physical activity level in women

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: This research was conducted with an objective to study relationships between physical activity and emotional wellbeing of women. The study involved 659 women aged 18–45. The following questionnaires were used: General Health Questionnaire, Health Questionnaire for Adults, Beck Depression Inventory. Physically active women experienced less stress disorders (P<0.05) and less depressiveness (P<0.05). Results showed that even a low level of physical activity (1-2 times per week) can account for positive impact on women’s mental health (depressive feelings and psychological disorders).

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Author: M Kull

Institution: University of Tartu

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2740688832

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Cites: 24

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10