6 research outputs found
Depressive symptoms in high-performance athletes and non-athletes: a comparative meta-analysis
Objective
To assess whether a difference exists in the
prevalence of mild or more severe depressive symptoms
between high-performance athletes and non-athletes.
Design
Comparative OR meta-analysis.
Data sources
We searched PsycINFO, PubMed,
MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Google Scholar, as
well as the reference lists of reviews of mental health
issues in high-performance athletes.
Eligibility
We included studies that compared highperformance
athletes and non-athletes, included a
validated measure of depressive symptoms and included
the prevalence of individuals who indicated at least mild
depressive symptoms.
Results
Five articles reporting data from 1545 highperformance
athletes and 1811 non-athletes were
examined. A comparative OR meta-analysis found
high-performance athletes were no more likely than
non-athletes to report mild or more severe depressive
symptoms (OR=1.15, 95% CI=0.954 to 1.383,
p=0.145). Male high-performance athletes (n=940) were
no more likely than male non-athletes (n=605) to report
mild or more severe depressive symptoms (OR=1.17,
95% CI=0.839 to 1.616, p=0.362). For females,
high-performance athletes (n=948) were no more
likely than non-athletes (n=605) to report mild or more
severe depressive symptoms (OR=1.11, 95% CI=0.846
to 1.442, p=0.464). Overall, male high-performance
athletes (n=874) were 52% less likely to report mild or
more severe depressive symptoms than female highperformance
athletes (n=705) (OR=0.48, 95% CI=0.369
to 0.621, p<0.001).
Summary/conclusions
High-performance athletes
were just as likely as non-athletes to report depressive
symptoms. Researchers need to move beyond self-report
measures of depressive symptoms and examine the
prevalence of clinically diagnosed depressive disorders in
athletes
Examining methods, messengers and behavioural theories to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia: a scoping review
Background: Many individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia are not active and lack the necessary knowledge and confidence to become and stay active. To develop effective physical activity promotion interventions, it is necessary to identify credible messengers and effective methods to disseminate physical activity information to this population.
Aims: The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and examine knowledge mobilization theories, messengers and methods used to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Method: This scoping review followed the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley.
Results: In total, 43 studies and 7 reviews identified multiple messengers and methods used to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, but few attempts to structure information theoretically. Findings do not point to which messengers or methods are most effective or which theories should be used to construct information interventions. Studies show that physical activity information should be provided in an individualised manner from staff who could easily connect with patients.
Conclusions: Few researchers have addressed the physical activity information needs of individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Researchers need to examine and implement effective knowledge mobilization strategies for this population
Examining methods, messengers and behavioural theories to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia: a scoping review
Background: Many individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia are not active and lack the necessary knowledge and confidence to become and stay active. To develop effective physical activity promotion interventions, it is necessary to identify credible messengers and effective methods to disseminate physical activity information to this population.
Aims: The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and examine knowledge mobilization theories, messengers and methods used to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Method: This scoping review followed the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley.
Results: In total, 43 studies and 7 reviews identified multiple messengers and methods used to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, but few attempts to structure information theoretically. Findings do not point to which messengers or methods are most effective or which theories should be used to construct information interventions. Studies show that physical activity information should be provided in an individualised manner from staff who could easily connect with patients.
Conclusions: Few researchers have addressed the physical activity information needs of individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Researchers need to examine and implement effective knowledge mobilization strategies for this population