Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults: The “Pas a Pas” Community Intervention Programme

Publication date: Available online 4 October 2019Source: Mental Health and Physical ActivityAuthor(s): Felipe Villalobos, Angels Vinuesa, Roser Pedret, Teresa Basora, Josep Basora, Victoria ArijaAbstractPhysical activity is associated with improved mental health and well-being, both factors closely linked to health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Studies that analyse the effect of aerobic physical activity on HRQoL have shown inconsistent results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness a supervised aerobic physical activity programme consisted on walking groups and including socio-cultural activities on HRQoL in adult who attend primary care centres. We conducted a randomized clinical trial with controlled group, which consisted of a 9-month intervention comprising 120 minutes of supervised group walking per week and socio-cultural activities. Socio-demographic characteristics, diagnoses of chronic diseases, BMI (Kg/m2) and self-esteem score (Rosenberg Scale) were recorded. Physical activity (IPAQ-s) and HRQoL (SF-36) were assessed at baseline and post-intervention and multivariate models adjusted for potential confounders were applied. A total of 440 patients were recruited; 419 met the inclusion criteria and were individually randomized to either the control (n= 114) or intervention groups (n= 305). Results from post-intervention showed that total physical activity significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control group (+832.7 vs -...
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research