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Published on: December 1, 2023
Acute Effects of Resistance-Exercise Intensity in Depressed Black/African Americans Living With HIV: A Randomized
Sanaz Nosrat1, James W Whitworth1,2, Nicholas J SantaBarbara1
1Teachers College Columbia University.
Abstract:
Depressive symptoms and fatigue are prevalent among people living with human immunodeficiency virus. Resistance exercise is known to stimulate a positive affective response.
Objective:
To examine the acute psychological effects of resistance-exercise intensity among Black/African-American people living with human immunodeficiency virus and experiencing depressive symptoms.
Methods:
A total of 42 participants were randomized into a moderate- (n = 21) or high-intensity (n = 21) group. Assessments were collected before exercise (PRE), at the midpoint (MID), immediately following (POST) exercise, and 15 (DELAY 15) and 30 (DELAY 30) min after.
Results:
In the moderate-intensity group, affect improved PRE to POST, PRE to DELAY 15 and DELAY 30, and perceived distress decreased from PRE to all time points. In the high-intensity group, affect declined PRE to MID, and perceived distress decreased PRE to DELAY 15 and DELAY 30. Perceived activation increased PRE to MID, and POST in both groups (ps < .01).
Conclusions:
The moderate-intensity group compared with the high-intensity group is more effective at improving affect and energy and at reducing distress.
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