Murillo-Pérez Luis, Rojas-Adrianzén Carolay, Ramos-Torres Gabriela, Cárdenas-Vicente Bryan, Hernández-Fernández Wendy, Larco-Castilla Piero, Haro-García Luis, Mezones-Holguín Edward
Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, México.
Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2014 Jul-Sep;31(3):520-4.
In order to assess if an association exists between the risk of major depression (RMD) and physical activity (PA), controlling for demographic and academic variables in workers enrolled in undergraduate studies at a private university in Lima, Peru, we carried out a cross-sectional study of 1,111 people. We used the Major Depression Inventory (MDI) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to measure RMD and PA, respectively. RMD prevalence was 4.2%. In the multiple regression model adjusted for age, gender, unemployment and hours of sleep, low levels of PA were associated with increased odds of RDM (OR: 2.15, 95% CI: 1.16 to 4.00). We conclude that there is an association between RMD and PA in the study population, independent of demographic and academics factors. Strategies to improve screening and development of longitudinal studies to assess causality are suggested.
