Mental health symptoms and correlates among amateur football players: a cross-sectional study.
Int J Environ Health Res
; : 1-12, 2022 Aug 13.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1991865
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to evaluate mental health problems reported by Turkish amateur football players. A total of 4516 Turkish amateur football players were invited to complete an anonymous online survey including demographic and COVID-19 pandemic related questions, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, General Anxiety Disorder-7 scale, and Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire. A total of 1263 players participated in the study (27.9% response rate). Single players reported higher depression and anxiety scores than married players. Higher depression, anxiety, and athletes-specific stress scores were reported by players with an annual income <$5,000 and those reporting an income loss >75% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Players with a sports injury history, psychiatric illness, sleep problems, and perceived inadequate social and/or organizational support reported poorer indices relative to their counterparts. Implementation of mental health screening among amateur football players may assist in detecting vulnerabilities and initiating appropriate timely intervention.
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Language:
English
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Int J Environ Health Res
Journal subject:
Environmental Health
Year:
2022
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Article
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09603123.2022.2112659
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