The role of physical activity in the relationship between exposure to community violence and mental health: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Community violence is a global public health problem that is associated with mental health disorders. Physical activity can enhance mental health and may play an important role in the relationship between exposure to community violence and mental health. We systematically reviewed the literature to better understand the potential role of physical activity in this relationship. In this review, we searched the databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Central, PsycInfo, and SPORTdiscus, and conducted a grey literature search of one clinical trials registry and four organizations' websites. The review included quantitative observational studies, intervention studies, and qualitative studies published by November 30, 2022 and that involved generally healthy individuals across the life

SUBMITTER: Gehris JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10728451 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature