title: [Association between the risk of major depression and low physical activity in peruvian workers studying in universities].
abstract: In order to assess if an association exists between the risk of major depression (RMD) and physical activity (PA), controlling for demographic and academic variables in workers enrolled in undergraduate studies at a private university in Lima, Peru, we carried out a cross-sectional study of 1,111 people. We used the Major Depression Inventory (MDI) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to measure RMD and PA, respectively. RMD prevalence was 4.2%. In the multiple regression model adjusted for age, gender, unemployment and hours of sleep, low levels of PA were associated with increased odds of RDM (OR: 2.15, 95% CI: 1.16 to 4.00). We conclude that there is an association between RMD and PA in the study population, independent of demographic and academics factors. Strategies to improve screening and development of longitudinal studies to assess causality are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Murillo-Pérez
authors.affiliation: Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
authors.forename: Carolay
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rojas-Adrianzén
authors.affiliation: Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ramos-Torres
authors.affiliation: Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
authors.forename: Bryan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cárdenas-Vicente
authors.affiliation: Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hernández-Fernández
authors.affiliation: Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
authors.forename: Piero
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Larco-Castilla
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, México.
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Haro-García
authors.affiliation: Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mezones-Holguín
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010568:Peru; D012307:Risk Factors; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities; D014937:Work