Abstract
Background: Physical activity has long been recognized as a crucial component of maintaining overall health and well-being. Recent research has highlighted its potential impact on mental health outcomes, particularly in relation to anxiety among adults. This study sought to examine existing research findings on the correlation between physical activity and anxiety among adults.
Subjects and Method: Meta analysis was conducted using PICO model. Population= adults. Intervention= high physical activity. Comparison= low physical activity. Outcome= anxiety. This meta-analysis used online databases including Google Schoolar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Scopus. The articles were searched using keywords: “physical activity” AND anxiety. The inclusion criteria were cross-sectional studies written in English. Pooled adjusted odds ratio were analyzed using RevMan 5.4.
Results: 9 cross-sectional studies from China, United Kingdom, Irlandia, and United States were included for meta-analysis. Total sample was 289,616 adults. High physical activity significantly reduced anxiety (aOR= 0.71; 95% CI= 0.67 to 0.76; p<0.001). Funnel plot indicated slight publication bias (overestimate).
Conclusion: High physical activity reduces anxiety in adults.
Keywords: physical activity, physical activity, anxiety, adults
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