Association among physical activity, anxiety and oral health status in Chinese university students: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence is limited regarding the relationship among physical activity, anxiety, and oral health in Chinese university students. This cross-sectional investigation aimed to assess the potential relationship between physical activity, anxiety, and oral health conditions among university students in China.

Methods

An online questionnaire measuring physical activity, anxiety status, and oral health condition was completed by 1604 university students. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were selected to evaluate physical activity and anxiety, respectively. Oral health condition was assessed through several self-reported variables, including self-reported toothache, gingival bleeding, frequen

SUBMITTER: Chen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835240 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature