The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a cross sectional study
The crossroads of mental health and academia particularly in higher education have drawn consider- able attention. Research explores how physical activity impacts depression among medical students in higher educa- tion where mental health challenges are prevalent due to academic stress. Materials...
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| description | The crossroads of mental health and academia particularly in higher education have drawn consider-
able attention. Research explores how physical activity impacts depression among medical students in higher educa-
tion where mental health challenges are prevalent due to academic stress. Materials and methods: In an observation-
al cross-sectional study, 251 undergraduate medical students participated by completing questionnaires assessing
physical activity and depressive symptoms. The study utilized the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long
Form and Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Results: In a study of 251 medical students split into
pre-clinical and clinical groups, the latter were older (23.2 vs 20.3 years) and generally had lower physical activity
levels, especially in transport, domestic and leisure activities. Pre-clinical students showed higher overall activity.
Depression levels differed significantly between groups with clinical student scoring higher (20.2 vs 18.7). Rela-
tionships were noted between depression and physical activity, particularly in transport-related activities, walking
and total physical activity-higher activity linked to lower depression. However, no significant correlation was found
for moderate or vigorous physical activity levels. Conclusion: Study suggest promoting activities like walking and
transportation to mitigate depression among medical students, offering strategies to enhance the mental well-being
of future healthcare professionals. |
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| spelling | upm-1144752025-01-16T08:19:25Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114475/ The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a cross sectional study Lynncilla, Shakira Koh, Eugene Chong, Seng Choi The crossroads of mental health and academia particularly in higher education have drawn consider- able attention. Research explores how physical activity impacts depression among medical students in higher educa- tion where mental health challenges are prevalent due to academic stress. Materials and methods: In an observation- al cross-sectional study, 251 undergraduate medical students participated by completing questionnaires assessing physical activity and depressive symptoms. The study utilized the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form and Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Results: In a study of 251 medical students split into pre-clinical and clinical groups, the latter were older (23.2 vs 20.3 years) and generally had lower physical activity levels, especially in transport, domestic and leisure activities. Pre-clinical students showed higher overall activity. Depression levels differed significantly between groups with clinical student scoring higher (20.2 vs 18.7). Rela- tionships were noted between depression and physical activity, particularly in transport-related activities, walking and total physical activity-higher activity linked to lower depression. However, no significant correlation was found for moderate or vigorous physical activity levels. Conclusion: Study suggest promoting activities like walking and transportation to mitigate depression among medical students, offering strategies to enhance the mental well-being of future healthcare professionals. Universiti Putra Malaysia 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114475/1/114475.pdf Lynncilla, Shakira and Koh, Eugene and Chong, Seng Choi (2024) The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a cross sectional study. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 20 (5). pp. 226-236. ISSN 1675-8544; eISSN: 2636-9346 https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2024093016194828_MJMHS_1491.pdf 10.47836/mjmhs.20.5.29 |
| spellingShingle | Lynncilla, Shakira Koh, Eugene Chong, Seng Choi The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a cross sectional study |
| title | The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a
cross sectional study |
| title_full | The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a
cross sectional study |
| title_fullStr | The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a
cross sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a
cross sectional study |
| title_short | The association of physical activity against depression among Universiti Putra Malaysia undergraduate medical students-a
cross sectional study |
| title_sort | association of physical activity against depression among universiti putra malaysia undergraduate medical students-a
cross sectional study |
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