Physical Activity, Depressive Symptoms, and Social Support Among African-American Women With Type 2 Diabetes

Author： Collins-McNeil Janice C.   Holston Ezra C.   Edwards Christopher L.   Benbow Debra   Ford Yvonne  

Publisher： McGill School of Nursing

ISSN： 1705-7051

Source： CJNR (Canadian Journal of Nursing Research), Vol.41, Iss.3, 2009-09, pp. : 24-43

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Abstract

This descriptive-correlational study examined the associations among physical activity, depressive symptoms, and perceived social support in 45 middle-aged and older African-American women with type 2 diabetes receiving care in 1 of 3 community-based primary care centres in the southeastern United States. Of the participants, 82% reported weekly physical activity and 88% reported a high degree of social support. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was also high in the sample (n = 15; 30%), and depressive symptoms were associated with younger age and less social support. Further investigation of physical activity characteristics, depressive symptoms, and social support in African-American women with type 2 diabetes is warranted.

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