Examining the Impact of Body Satisfaction and Physical Activity Change on Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
| Autor: | Rebecca A. Schlaff, Samantha J. Deere, Meghan Baruth, Faith C. LaFramboise |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Adult
Physical activity Third trimester Depression Postpartum 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Pregnancy Body Image medicine Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Exercise reproductive and urinary physiology Depressive symptoms 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine business.industry Body satisfaction medicine.disease Moderation Mental health Female business human activities Clinical psychology Body dissatisfaction |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 17:141-148 |
| ISSN: | 1543-5474 1543-3080 |
| Popis: | Background: Relationships among moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), body satisfaction, and postpartum depressive symptoms are not well understood. The purpose of this study is to examine the (1) impact of postpartum body satisfaction and changes in MVPA on postpartum depressive symptoms and (2) moderating effect of changes in MVPA over time on the relationship between postpartum body satisfaction and depressive symptoms. Methods: Participants (N = 269) self-reported body satisfaction, MVPA (prepregnancy through postpartum), and postpartum depressive symptoms. Differences in MVPA at 3 time points (prepregnancy, third trimester, and postpartum) were calculated to create change scores. Main effects and interactions (body satisfaction × MVPA change) were examined using multiple regression. Results: A majority of the sample did not meet MVPA recommendations at all time points. All body satisfaction measures were inversely related to postpartum depressive symptoms (P = .01 to P = .43–.90) or moderate the relationship between body satisfaction and postpartum depressive symptoms (P = .14–.94). Conclusions: Given the relationship between postpartum body satisfaction and depressive symptoms, intervention research should include strategies that promote positive postpartum body image; clinicians should consider screening for body dissatisfaction. Although not a predictor or moderator, pregnancy and postpartum MVPA promotion should continue, as it has numerous other benefits. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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