부산대학교 도서관

The purpose of this investigation was to measure the association between leisure time physical activity and health status, mental health and depression. The participants were women aged 18-45. The data were collected using questionnaires that were mailed to 1200 women. The response rate was 55%. The questionnaire contained three instruments: the General Health Questionnaire GHQ), the Health Questionnaire for Adults, and the Beck Depression Inventory BDI). The results showed that 52.8% of the sample were physically inactive. Physically active women experienced better mental health P<0.05), less depression P<0.05) and they had better general health status P<0.005). Differences in the emotional state GHQ score) and depression BDI score) between active participating in exercise 3 or 1-2 times a week) and inactive women were significant P<0.05). Even a low level of physical activity 1-2 times per week) was positively related to women's mental health P<0.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]