The association of mental health with physical activity and its dimensions in Chinese adults: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Selecting the most efficient type of physical activity that improves mental health can assist in choosing appropriate interventions. Hence, the objective of this study was to evaluate the associations between physical activity and its various aspects, including weekly physical activity, weekly walking and exercise sessions, and the frequency of walking and exercise per week, with the mental health of Chinese adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was carried out in Hangzhou (2023) involving 512 adults aged 18 and 64. Each participant received a self-completed questionnaire comprising three sections. The initial section focused on gathering basic information about the participants, such as gender, age, annual income, and marital status. The second section consi

SUBMITTER: Shen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458050 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature