J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2022 Jun;31(2):254-263. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2022.31.2.254.

Factors Related to Physical Activity in Midlife and Old Women with Depression

• Kim J
• Hwang B

• KMID: 2531649
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2022.31.2.254

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to examine the effects of self-efficacy, social support, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms on physical activity in midlife and old-aged women with depression.
Methods
Midlife and old women (N=83) diagnosed with depression were recruited from the psychiatry outpatient clinic in Seoul. Data were collected via self-report measures, and they were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple linear regression.
Results
Physical activity had significant positive correlations with self-efficacy, social support, and self-esteem, and it had a significant negative correlation with depressive symptoms. In the hierarchical multiple regression model of physical activity (adjusted R²=.34, p=.003), self-efficacy (β=.47, p<.001) and depressive symptoms (β=-.42, p=.003) were statistically significant.
Conclusion
Self-efficacy and depressive symptoms are important factors influencing physical activity in midlife and old women with depression. To improve the physical activity of this population, nursing interventions should aim to promote self-efficacy and alleviate depressive symptoms.

Keyword

Aged; Depression; Exercise; Middle-aged; Women; 중년기; 노년기; 여성; 우울; 신체활동