ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Depression as Compared to Level of Physical Activity and Internet Addiction among Polish Physiotherapy Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- The association between physical activity and mental health during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2022Pooled it
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- Relationship between different levels of internet use and depressive tendencies in Chinese college students: the chain mediating effect based on physical activity and social adaptability.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Quality of life and quality of education among physiotherapy students in Europe.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Internet Addiction and Physical Activity among Polish and Portuguese Students in the Final Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study on the Level of Depression and Physical Activity among Students in Poland and Portugal in the Second Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Access and efficacy of university mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- The Impact of Mental Health Predictors of Internet Addiction among Pre-Service Teachers in Ghana.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Eating Behaviors, Depressive Symptoms and Lifestyle in University Students in Poland.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Internet Addiction in Socio-Demographic, Academic, and Psychological Profile of College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Worldwide Perspective.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Measuring the Effects of Social Isolation and Dissatisfaction on Depressive Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Role of Sleep and Physical Activity.Brain sciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of the survey was to assess the level of depression correlated with physical activity and internet addiction among physiotherapy students of Polish universities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsThe survey was carried out via the internet among Polish physiotherapy students (141 respondents). The level of depression was assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory, physical activity by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in Polish and the level of internet addiction by the Kimberly Young Questionnaire.
resultsIt was found that 31% of those surveyed stated that they suffered from moderate or severe depression. The overwhelming majority of the respondents (92%) considered the level of their internet addiction as low. More physical activity had a positive effect on mental health. The overuse of the internet exacerbated depressive symptoms.
conclusionsThe prevalence of depression observed in students is mainly related to distant learning systems. Therefore, regular physical activity is recommended as it is associated with a lower level of depression. It is also advisable to provide students with necessary psychological care. Excessive use of social media is not recommended to elevate mood as it makes depression symptoms worse.
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