Influence of Lifestyle Behaviors and Social Support on Depressive Symptoms
Objective
We analyzed the influence of lifestyle behaviors and social support on depressive symptoms among permanent supportive housing (PSH) residents.
Methods
Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the relationship between behavioral and social factors on depressive symptoms among 420 PSH residents participating in a health coaching intervention.
Results
Improvements in social support over 6 months significantly predicted a reduction in depressive symptoms (p < .0001). Changes in physical activity (p = .722) and diet quality (p = .282) over 6 months did not significantly predict changes in depressive symptoms.
Conclusions
In this population, improving social support may be more effective in reducing depressive symptoms compared with modifications in diet quality and physical activity.
We analyzed the influence of lifestyle behaviors and social support on depressive symptoms among permanent supportive housing (PSH) residents.
Methods
Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the relationship between behavioral and social factors on depressive symptoms among 420 PSH residents participating in a health coaching intervention.
Results
Improvements in social support over 6 months significantly predicted a reduction in depressive symptoms (p < .0001). Changes in physical activity (p = .722) and diet quality (p = .282) over 6 months did not significantly predict changes in depressive symptoms.
Conclusions
In this population, improving social support may be more effective in reducing depressive symptoms compared with modifications in diet quality and physical activity.
Keywords: behavioral medicine; depression; diet; mental health; physical activity; social support
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 September 2018
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