Are changes in physical activity associated with depression? A follow-up study of 1,950 individuals

Are changes in physical activity associated with depression? A follow-up study of 1,950 individuals

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the association between changes in physical activity and depression in 1,950 Brazilians. Methods This follow-up study included 1,950 Brazilians, aged ≥18 years, of both sexes, who participated in a health screening initiative between 2008 and 2022. Physical activit...

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Main Authors: Luana de Lima Queiroga, Oskar Grau Kaufmann, Raphael Mendes Ritti-Dias, Carlos André Minanni, Rafael Mathias Pitta, Nelson Wolosker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 2025-03-01
Series:Einstein (São Paulo)
Subjects:
Exercise
Exercise therapy
Depression
Lifestyle
Sedentary behavior
Surveys and questionnaires
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-45082025000100210&tlng=en
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the association between changes in physical activity and depression in 1,950 Brazilians. Methods This follow-up study included 1,950 Brazilians, aged ≥18 years, of both sexes, who participated in a health screening initiative between 2008 and 2022. Physical activity levels were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire at baseline and follow-up, and groups related to changes in physical activity were created. Depression was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory. Clinical data and behavioral profiles were also analyzed. Comparative and logistic regression models were used. Results The multivariate analysis demonstrated that persistently active individuals had reduced depression (odds ratio [OR], 0.70, 95%CI= 0.55-0.91, p=0.006). Individuals who became active and those who became less active were not associated with a reduction in depression (respectively, OR= 0.81, 95%CI= 0.63-1.05, p=0.109 and OR= 1.11, 95%CI= 0.82-1.51, p=0.481). Conclusion Persistent activity was an independent, strong protective factor against depression in 1,950 Brazilians. Furthermore, becoming active or less active was not associated with depression in the same population.
ISSN:2317-6385

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