A cross-sectional study of anxiety and depression caseness in female competitive figure skaters in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Little is known about figure skaters' mental health. This study aimed to describe anxiety and depression caseness (defined as a screening condition qualifying for psychiatric examination) in competitive figure skaters and analyse factors associated with such caseness.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed in April 2019 among all competitive figure skaters in the south-eastern region of Sweden (N=400). The primary outcomes were anxiety caseness, measured using the short-form Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and depression caseness, measured using the WHO-5 index. Multivariable logistic regression models were employed to determine the association between anxiety caseness and explanatory factors.

Results

In total, 36% (n=142) of the invited sk

SUBMITTER: Jederstrom M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10008236 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature