Association between perceived neighborhood environment and depression among residents living in mega-communities in Guiyang, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little was known about the relationship between perceived neighborhood environment and depression among residents living in mega-communities. Furthermore, the mediating effects of physical activity (PA) and anxiety in this relationship have not been investigated. Thus, this study aimed to comprehensively examine the association between perceived neighborhood environment and depression among residents living in mega-communities, and test whether PA and anxiety mediated the association.

Methods

A cross-sectional study on perceived neighborhood environment and depression was conducted among individuals who lived in mega-communities (n = 665) in Guiyang, China from July to August 2022. Perceived neighborhood environment was assessed from the following six aspects: tra

SUBMITTER: Lu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10836001 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature