Physical activity and depression symptom profiles in young men and women with major depression

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study explored whether young adults with major depression who are physically active differ in their depression symptom profile from those physically inactive. METHODS: Analyses included data from 950 (47.6%) men and 1045 women (mean [standard deviation] age = 31.5 [2.6] years) participating in a national study. Participants reported leisure physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) and ambulatory activity (pedometer steps per day). Diagnosis and symptoms of major depression were assessed using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. RESULTS: Prevalence of major depression was 5.5% (n = 52) for men and 11.6% (n = 121) for women. Interactions b..