The Effectiveness of a Mobile Phone–Based Physical Activity Program for Treating Depression, Stress, Psychological Well-Being, and Quality of Life Among Adults: Quantitative Study

• DOI: 10.2196/46286
• Publication Date: 2023-05-17T00:30:40Z
• Authors: Hyungsook Kim; Kikwang Lee; Ye Hoon Lee; Yoonjung Park; Yonghyun Park; Yeonwoo Yu; Jaeyoung Park; Sihyeon Noh
• Keywords: Depression; Repeated measures design; Stress Management; mHealth

Depression is a substantial global health problem, affecting >300 million people and resulting in 12.7% of all deaths. causes various physical cognitive problems, leading to 5-year 10-year decrease life expectancy compared with the general population. Physical activity known be an effective, evidence-based treatment for depression. However, generally have difficulties participating owing limitations time accessibility.To address this issue, study aimed contribute development alternative innovative intervention methods depression stress management adults. More specifically, we attempted investigate effectiveness mobile phone-based program on depression, perceived stress, psychological well-being, quality among adults South Korea.Participants were recruited randomly assigned phone or waitlist group. Self-report questionnaires used assess variables before after treatment. The group around 3 times per week at home 4 weeks, each session lasting about 30 minutes. To evaluate program's impact, 2 (condition) × (time) repeated-measures ANOVA was conducted, considering pretreatment posttreatment measures along as independent variables. For more detailed analysis, paired-samples 2-tailed t tests compare measurements within Independent-samples conducted intergroup differences measurements.The included total 68 aged between 18 65 years, who both through web-based offline methods. Of these individuals, 41 (60%) 27 (40%) attrition rate 10.2% weeks. findings indicated that there significant main effect (F1,60=15.63; P=.003; ηp2=0.21) participants' scores, indicating changes level across time. No observed (P=.25), well-being (P=.35), (P=.07). Furthermore, scores significantly decreased (from 7.08 4.64; P=.03; Cohen d=0.50) but not 6.72 5.08; P=.20; d=0.36). Perceived score also 2.95 2.72; P=.04; d=0.46) 2.82 2.74; P=.55; d=0.15).This provided experimental evidence affects significantly. By exploring potential programs option, sought improve accessibility encourage participation activity, ultimately promoting better mental outcomes individuals stress.