The Effect of Walking Exercise on Depressive Symptoms : A Cross Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.12816/0045047
• Publication Date: 2018-05-14T10:28:22Z
• Authors: Abdulrahman Alnasyan; Abdulaziz Alareefy; Nader Alrahili
• Keywords: Depression; Cross-sectional study

Background: Depression is a common mental disorder. It managed by anti-depressant drugs, psychotherapy sessions or both. Physical activity may improve depressive symptoms. Objectives: We aim in this study to know the effect of walking on depression and symptoms relationship between among Arabic population. Materials method: an online cross-sectional survey, written language targeting both males females’ living Saudi Arabia from age 18 above, we used Major disorder criteria according Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (DSM-5) assess with other questions about physical (30 minutes more per session last twelve months). Result: 870 participants, 51.7% female 48.3% male. Of total participants 43.2% are not regularly 56.8% regular basis. 63.8% depressed, while 11.6% suffering 24.6% In group who depressed 22.5% 77.5% regularly. Among those walks, 18.8% once week, 18.1% twice 63% three times week. having 77.2% 22.8% 3 major 80.8% 19.2% 61% 36.6% 2.4% week. Conclusion: These findings underscore need for increasing awareness impact psychological well-being. Further controlled focus possibility Brain changes secondary activity.