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Depression and Physical activity among cardiac patients undergone cardiac events: a correlational study
Sawroop Dhillon1, Harmeet Kaur Kang2
1RN, Ph.D. Scholar, MSN. Assistant Professor. Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, Punjab India; Centre for Evidence based Practice in Healthcare, Chitkara University, Punjab, India. dhillon@chitkara.edu.in.
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A majority of cardiac patients experience moderate to severe depression and low physical activity. Higher physical activity levels correlate with lower depression scores in cardiac patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Cardiac events significantly impact mental well-being.
- Depression is a common comorbidity in cardiovascular disease patients.
- Physical activity is recognized for its role in cardiac rehabilitation and mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of depression among cardiac patients.
- To investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and depression in this population.
- To inform clinical practice for managing cardiac patients' mental health.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study was conducted with 196 cardiac patients in Punjab, India.
- Data collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II).
- Purposive sampling was employed to select participants.
Main Results:
- 62.2% of patients had moderate depression, and 11.2% had severe depression.
- 86.7% of patients reported low physical activity levels (<600 MET min/week).
- A significant negative correlation was found between depression and physical activity (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Cardiac patients frequently experience moderate to severe depression.
- An inverse relationship exists between physical activity and depression in cardiac patients.
- Early identification of depression and inactivity is crucial for developing effective care plans.
Objective:
To assess prevalence of depression and its relationship with physical activity among individuals who have experienced a cardiac event.
Methods:
This descriptive study involved 196 cardiac patients receiving treatment at selected cardiac hospitals of Punjab (India). Subjects were chosen using purposive sampling technique. After getting informed written consents from the participants the data was collected using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II).
Results:
The results showed that majority (62.2%) of the cardiac patients had moderate clinical depression and 11.2% of patients had severe depression. 86.7% of the patients had low level of physical activity (<600 MET min/week). There was also a significant negative correlation between the depression and physical activity depicting the higher the physical activity, lower was the depression score and vice-versa (p<0.05). Moreover, study results revealed that physical activity was significantly associated with age and educational status; whereas, depression was not associated with selected demographic variables.
Conclusion:
The current investigation has brought to light that a vast majority of individuals suffering from cardiac issues exhibited signs of moderate to severe depressive symptoms. Additionally, the findings indicate an inverse relationship between depression and physical activity. Consequently, it is crucial for nurses to concentrate on identifying early indicators of depression and physical inactivity so that individualized care plans can be developed to enhance the overall health of cardiac patients.
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