The relationship between physical activity levels and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in individuals with alopecia Areata

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Rajoo, Y., Wong, J., Cooper, G., Raj, I. S., Castle, D. J., Chong, A. H., Green, J. and Kennedy, G. A.. (2019). The relationship between physical activity levels and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in individuals with alopecia Areata. BMC Psychology. 7(1), p. Article 48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0324-x
AuthorsRajoo, Y., Wong, J., Cooper, G., Raj, I. S., Castle, D. J., Chong, A. H., Green, J. and Kennedy, G. A.
Abstract

Background
Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition that is characterised by non-scarring hair loss. Its aesthetic repercussions can lead to profound changes in psychological well-being. Although physical activity (PA) has been associated with better mental health outcomes in diverse populations, the association in individuals with AA has not been established. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between PA and mental health outcomes in individuals with AA to inform intervention strategies for this specific population.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals who were diagnosed with AA. A total of 83 respondents aged (40.95 ± 13.24 years) completed a self-report questionnaire consisting of International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the Depression and Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Three-way contingency Chi-square analyses were used to determine the associations between PA, mental health outcomes and participants with hair loss of more than 50% on the scalp.

Results
81.9% of the participants did not meet PA guidelines. Participants with hair loss of more than 50% on the scalp, and who did not meet PA guidelines, were significantly more likely to experience symptoms of severe depression (p = .003), moderate anxiety (p = .04) and mild stress (p = .003) than those who met guidelines

Conclusion
Findings suggest that increased PA participation in AA individuals with severe hair loss is associated with improved mental health status. Intervention efforts for this specific population should consider barriers and enablers to PA participation as they face challenges that differ from the general population.

Keywordsalopecia areata; depression; anxiety; stress; physical activity
Year2019
JournalBMC Psychology
Journal citation7 (1), p. Article 48
PublisherBiomed Central Ltd
ISSN2050-7283
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-019-0324-x
PubMed ID31337438
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85069755059
PubMed Central IDPMC6651906
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Online23 Jul 2019
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Accepted17 Jul 2019
Deposited24 May 2022
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