Physical activity among adults with psychiatric illness in Karachi, Pakistan: A survey based research

Autor: Aneeta JEVTANI, Erum PERVEEN, Mustafa UROOSA, Nazia ZEYA, Farkhanda EMAD, Fareeha KANWAL, Mahum AZHAAR, Faisal YAMIN
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp Article6-Article6 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2080-9999
DOI: 10.29359/BJHPA.15.1.06
Popis: Introduction: In Pakistan, psychological wellbeing is still considered a stigma and has limited resources to provide maximum care. Individuals with mental illness struggle with maintaining their sedentary behaviors and have poor wellbeing. The aim of the study is to investigate the physical activity among individuals with a psychiatric illness. Materials and Methods: A sample data of 144 outpatients, diagnosed with a psychiatric illness were collected from the Outpatient Department (OPD) of a public sector psychiatric set-up in Karachi, Pakistan. The participants were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: Females with a psychiatric illness were found to be more physically active as compared to males with a psychiatric illness (p
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