Perales Francisco, Pozo-Cruz Jesus Del, Pozo-Cruz Borja Del
Francisco Perales is with the Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Jesus del Pozo-Cruz is with the Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Seville, Spain. Borja del Pozo-Cruz is with the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Am J Public Health. 2014 Dec;104(12):e91-7. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302169. Epub 2014 Oct 16.
We analyzed the individual-level associations between participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and psychological distress levels using a large, nationally representative, longitudinal sample and multivariable panel regression models.
We used 3 waves of panel data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey, consisting of 34 000 observations from 17 000 individuals and covering 2007, 2009, and 2011. We used fixed-effects panel regression models accounting for observable and unobservable confounders to examine the relationships between the weekly frequency of MVPA and summary measures of psychological distress based on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale.
We found substantial and highly statistically significant associations between the frequency of MVPA and different indicators of psychological distress. Frequent participation in MVPA reduces psychological distress and decreases the likelihood of falling into a high-risk category.
Our findings underscore the importance of placing physical activity at the core of health promotion initiatives aimed at preventing and remedying psychological discomfort.
我们使用一个具有全国代表性的大型纵向样本和多变量面板回归模型，分析了参与中度至剧烈身体活动（MVPA）与心理困扰水平之间的个体层面关联。
我们使用了澳大利亚家庭、收入与劳动力动态调查的3波面板数据，包括来自17000人的34000个观测值，涵盖2007年、2009年和2011年。我们使用固定效应面板回归模型，考虑可观察和不可观察的混杂因素，以检验基于凯斯勒心理困扰量表的MVPA每周频率与心理困扰汇总指标之间的关系。
我们发现MVPA频率与不同的心理困扰指标之间存在实质性且具有高度统计学意义的关联。经常参与MVPA可减轻心理困扰，并降低陷入高风险类别的可能性。
我们的研究结果强调了将身体活动置于旨在预防和缓解心理不适的健康促进举措核心的重要性。
