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Depressive Symptoms and Their Longitudinal Impact on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among Mexican-Heritage Youth.

Authors :
Bridges Hamilton CN
Ylitalo KR
Wende ME
Sharkey JR
Umstattd Meyer MR
Source :
Family & community health [Fam Community Health] 2024 Jan-Mar 01; Vol. 47 (1), pp. 20-31. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 27.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the longitudinal impact of depressive symptoms on physical activity (PA) levels, sedentary behavior, and screen time among first-generation, Mexican-heritage youth. Mexican-heritage families were recruited by promotoras de salud from colonias in Hidalgo County, Texas. Participants (n = 200 youth, 116 families in final sample) completed at-home, interviewer-administered surveys once during the summer (June-July) and once during the fall (August-December). Youth PA and sedentary behaviors were assessed using a validated 7-day recall instrument. The validated Center for Epidemiology Studies-Depression Child scale was used to assess depression symptoms. Linear mixed-effects models were used to analyze the relationships of PA and sedentary behavior with depressive symptoms. Results showed that those depression symptoms were significantly associated with decreased number of self-reported minutes of sitting and screen time over time in the full sample and among male youth. Depression symptoms also significantly decreased the number of self-reported active and moderate to vigorous PA minutes over time among male youth. Researchers can build on our findings by identifying the mechanisms driving the relationships between depression and PA/sedentary behavior. Public health-programing efforts should intentionally consider the impact that depressive symptoms have on PA.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1550-5057
Volume :
47
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Family & community health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37747840
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000388