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Chronic physical conditions, multimorbidity and physical activity across 46 low- and middle-income countries
(Springer Link: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity., 2017-01-18)
There are no nationally representative population-based studies investigating the relationship between physical activity, chronic conditions and multimorbidity (i.e., two or more chronic conditions) in low- and middle-income ...
Physical activity and suicidal ideation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier: Journal of Affective Disorders, 2018-01-01)
A potential approach to suicide prevention that has not been closely examined, but which holds promise in terms of widespread dissemination without major side-effects, is physical activity (PA). This systematic review and ...
Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder: a global systematic review and meta-analysis
(World Psychiatry:Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association(WPA)., 2017-10)
People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder) die up to 15 years prematurely due to chronic somatic comorbidities. Sedentary behavior and low physical activity are independent ...
Test-retest reliability and correlates of the simple physical activity questionnaire in Ugandan out-patients with psychosis
(African Health Sciences, 2020)
In order to facilitate people with psychosis to increase their physical activity (PA) levels, a reliable measure- ment of these levels is of relevance.
Objectives: The primary aim of current study was to explore the ...
Physical activity correlates among 24,230 people with depression across 46 low- and middle-income countries
(Elsevier: Journal of Affective Disorders, 2017-10-15)
There is a paucity of nationally representative data available on the correlates of physical activity (PA) among people with depression, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thus, we investigated PA ...
Cardiorespiratory fitness levels and moderators in people with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier: Preventive Medicine, 2016-12)
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature mortality. CRF levels and moderators among people living with HIV (PLWH) are unknown. The aim of the current meta-analysis ...
Adherence to physical activity recommendations and physical and mental health risk in people with severe mental illness in Uganda
(Elsevier: Psychiatry Research, 2018-02)
This study investigated cardio-metabolic risk factors among patients with severe mental illness who do or do not meet the recommendations of 150 min per week of physical activity. A secondary aim was to assess whether those ...
Physical activity and anxiety: a perspective from the World Health Survey
(Elsevier: Journal of Affective Disorders ., 2017-01-15)
Despite the known benefits of physical activity (PA) among people with anxiety, little is known about PA levels in people with anxiety at the population level. This study explored the global prevalence of anxiety and its ...
Physical activity levels and psychosis: a mediation analysis of factors influencing physical activity target achievement among 204 186 people across 46 Low- and middle-income countries
(Schizophrenia Bulletin: The Journal of Psychoses and Related Disorders., 2016-08-24)
Physical activity (PA) can help reduce cardiovascular disease and premature mortality in people with psychosis. However, there is a paucity of representative data on PA in people with psychosis, especially from low- and ...
Test-retest reliability, concurrent validity and correlates of the two-minute walk test in outpatients with alcohol use disorder
(Elsevier, 2021-02)
We investigated the test-retest reliability of the 2-min walk test (2MWT) and its concurrent validity with the 6-min walk test (6MWT) in Ugandan outpatients with alcohol use disorder (AUD). We also explored practice effects, ...