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ORIGINAL PAPER
Depression symptoms related to undertaking regular physical activity in students of the Faculty of Physiotherapy
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Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
Submission date: 2020-03-20
Acceptance date: 2020-06-09
Publication date: 2021-04-13
Physiother Quart. 2021;29(1):40-46
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The aim of the study was to assess the frame of mind and mood of students of extramural studies at the Faculty of Physiotherapy at the University School of Physical Education in Wrocław in the context of regular physical activity.
Methods:
The research involved 35 students of the second year of extramural studies (the whole year 2017/2018). Mood disorders were examined with the Beck Depression Inventory. Moreover, the respondents answered a number of questions included in a questionnaire concerning their economic situation, the possession of a loved one or a close relative, the willingness to receive help from a psychologist/psychotherapist in the case of problems, their professional plans, and undertaking physical activity.
Results:
Overall, 49% of the studied group experienced mood disorders of different severity and 6% met the criteria for diagnosing depression. Lack of regular physical activity, gender, and economic situation were significantly related to the occurrence of depressive symptoms.
Conclusions:
Owing to the high percentage of students with mood disorders, education in the area of prevention and treatment of depression is very important, as is access to psychological support during the course of studies. The mental condition of future physiotherapists is also crucial for the quality of their work, which is related to helping the sick and disabled.
The aim of the study was to assess the frame of mind and mood of students of extramural studies at the Faculty of Physiotherapy at the University School of Physical Education in Wrocław in the context of regular physical activity.
Methods:
The research involved 35 students of the second year of extramural studies (the whole year 2017/2018). Mood disorders were examined with the Beck Depression Inventory. Moreover, the respondents answered a number of questions included in a questionnaire concerning their economic situation, the possession of a loved one or a close relative, the willingness to receive help from a psychologist/psychotherapist in the case of problems, their professional plans, and undertaking physical activity.
Results:
Overall, 49% of the studied group experienced mood disorders of different severity and 6% met the criteria for diagnosing depression. Lack of regular physical activity, gender, and economic situation were significantly related to the occurrence of depressive symptoms.
Conclusions:
Owing to the high percentage of students with mood disorders, education in the area of prevention and treatment of depression is very important, as is access to psychological support during the course of studies. The mental condition of future physiotherapists is also crucial for the quality of their work, which is related to helping the sick and disabled.
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