Association between depressive symptoms and objectively measured daily step count in individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease in South London, UK: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Depressive symptoms are common but rarely considered a risk factor for unhealthy lifestyles associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study investigates whether depressive symptoms are associated with reduced physical activity (PA) in individuals at high risk of developing CVD.

Design

Secondary analysis of the cross-sectional baseline data from a randomised controlled trial of an intensive lifestyle intervention.

Setting

135 primary care practices in South London, UK.

Participants

1742 adults, 49-74 years, 86% male at high (≥20%) risk of developing CVD in the next 10 years as defined via QRISK2 score.

Outcome measures

The main explanatory variable was depressive symptoms measured via the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). The mai

SUBMITTER: Ludwig VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5898324 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature