The mediating role of depression on the link between physical activity and health-related quality of life among people with diabetes: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A correlation between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical activity has been identified. Many studies have discussed whether this correlation is significantly associated with depression in the general and diabetic populations. However, the role of depression in this relationship, especially in individuals with diabetes, remains incompletely understood.

Objective

This study investigated the relationship between PA and HRQoL, with depression as a potential mediator, in individuals with diabetes.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved 1,472 individuals with diabetes who participated in the Korea Health Panel Survey (KHPS) from 2019 to 2020. Their sociodemographic characteristics, PA, depressive symptoms, and HRQoL based on EuroQol-five-di

SUBMITTER: Priyono D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620351 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature