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January 1, 2025Biomedical Human KineticsOpen Access

Physical activity, exercise, and mental health among students at Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE: a cross-sectional study (2021)

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SASarah AlmagedLZLujain ZeyadASArshad Ahammed Sharaf

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds exercise reduces anxiety in students, suggesting potential benefits for mental health.

Key Points

  • Regular exercise significantly reduces the likelihood of severe anxiety among students, highlighting its mental health benefits.
  • Around 63.2% of students reported regular physical activity, with walking and running being the most common forms of exercise.
  • The study utilized a cross-sectional design, collecting data from 500 students using a structured questionnaire with the DASS-21 scale.
  • These findings indicate a need for wellness programs in universities to promote physical activity and enhance mental well-being.

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Almaged et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af75207567bf4f94fee989https://doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2025-0025
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