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ArticleScientific reports2026

Investigation of the relationship between physical activity levels and mental health in adolescents after February 6th earthquakes.

Filiz Özdemir, Berçem Sinanoğlu, Aylin Demir, Müşerref Ebru Şen, Ilknur Ucuz, Fatma Kızılay, Feyza İnceoğlu, Egemen Kızılay

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Filiz ÖzdemirFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye. filiz.ciledag@inonu.edu.tr.
Berçem SinanoğluInstitute of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye.
Aylin DemirInstitute of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye.
Müşerref Ebru ŞenInstitute of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye.
Ilknur UcuzFaculty of Medicine, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye.
Fatma KızılayFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye.
Feyza İnceoğluDepartment of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Malatya Turgut Ozal University, Malatya, Türkiye.
Egemen KızılayDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Malatya Turgut Ozal University Training and Research Hospital, Malatya, Türkiye.

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İnönü University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit (BAP) TSA-2025-4433
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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between physical activity levels and mental health in adolescents following an earthquake, focusing on community-based rehabilitation and interventions. A total of 389 adolescents (ages 11–17) participated in the current study. Post-traumatic stress (PTS) was assessed using DSM-5 Post-traumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale, while depression and anxiety were evaluated using DSM-5 Level 2 Depression and Anxiety scales. Physical activity levels were measured with the Physical Activity Scale for Adolescents. Among participants, 48.3% were female and 51.7% were male. Strong positive correlations were found between Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity and both depression (r = 0.738) and anxiety (r = 0.723), as well as between depression and anxiety (r = 0.754) (p = 0.001 for all). No significant relationship was observed between PTSD severity and physical activity or age (p > 0.05). A weak negative relationship existed between depression and physical activity (r=-0.228, p = 0.012), while a positive correlation was found between depression and age (r = 0.282, p = 0.001). Adolescents face significant psychological effects after earthquakes. Physical activity levels may decline due to reduced motivation and opportunities. Post-traumatic stress can also cause depression and anxiety in adolescents after a disaster such as an earthquake. Therefore, it’s essential to encourage physical activity and implement appropriate programs in disaster-affected regions.

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EarthquakesExerciseMental HealthStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticAdolescentAnxietyChildDepressionDisastersFemaleHumansMaleAdolescentCommunity healthDisasterEarthquakeMental healthPhysical activity

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PMCPMC12987947

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