Investigation of the relationship between physical activity levels and mental health in adolescents after February 6th earthquakes

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dc.contributor.authorOzdemir, Filiz
dc.contributor.authorSinanoglu, Bercem
dc.contributor.authorDemir, Aylin
dc.contributor.authorSen, Muserref Ebru
dc.contributor.authorUcuz, Ilknur
dc.contributor.authorKizilay, Fatma
dc.contributor.authorInceoglu, Feyza
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T13:34:40Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T13:34:40Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentİnönü Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study examines the relationship between physical activity levels and mental health in adolescents following an earthquake, focusing on community-based rehabilitation and interventions. A total of 389 adolescents (ages 11-17) participated in the current study. Post-traumatic stress (PTS) was assessed using DSM-5 Post-traumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale, while depression and anxiety were evaluated using DSM-5 Level 2 Depression and Anxiety scales. Physical activity levels were measured with the Physical Activity Scale for Adolescents. Among participants, 48.3% were female and 51.7% were male. Strong positive correlations were found between Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity and both depression (r = 0.738) and anxiety (r = 0.723), as well as between depression and anxiety (r = 0.754) (p = 0.001 for all). No significant relationship was observed between PTSD severity and physical activity or age (p > 0.05). A weak negative relationship existed between depression and physical activity (r=-0.228, p = 0.012), while a positive correlation was found between depression and age (r = 0.282, p = 0.001). Adolescents face significant psychological effects after earthquakes. Physical activity levels may decline due to reduced motivation and opportunities. Post-traumatic stress can also cause depression and anxiety in adolescents after a disaster such as an earthquake. Therefore, it's essential to encourage physical activity and implement appropriate programs in disaster-affected regions.
dc.description.sponsorshipIdot;nn University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit (BAP) [TSA-2025-4433]
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was supported by the & Idot;nonu University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit (BAP) under the project number TSA-2025-4433.
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/s41598-026-40645-w
dc.identifier.issn2045-2322
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.pmid41776256
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-40645-w
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11616/109314
dc.identifier.volume16
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001714902000001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNature Portfolio
dc.relation.ispartofScientific Reports
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250329
dc.subjectPhysical activity
dc.subjectMental health
dc.subjectAdolescent
dc.subjectEarthquake
dc.subjectDisaster
dc.subjectCommunity health
dc.titleInvestigation of the relationship between physical activity levels and mental health in adolescents after February 6th earthquakes
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