The Impact of Physical Activity Interventions on Anxiety and Stress Among Adolescents in the UK: A Narrative Literature Review 6020CPD
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6020CPD
BSc Public Health
Dissertation
6020CPD
Written assignment
Academic year 2023/24. Semester 3-May 2024
Coursework Number: Narrative literature review
The work contained within this document has been submitted by the student in partial fulfilment of the requirement of their course and award.
Contents
Research questions this project aims to answer:3
2.3. Framework to formulate research PICO table5
2.5. Inclusion and exclusion criteria5
3.3. Screening and selection of included studies5
4.2. Discussion of the main themes5
4.3. Implications for local and national priorities in public health5
4.4. Recommendations for further research5
4.5. Strengths and limitations5
Abstract
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Acknowledgements
List of figures
CYP Children and young people
LAs Local Authorities
MH Mental health
UK United Kingdom
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction: -Short introduction to project
Background-General research on the topic look at UN/Global data, look for data on physical activity being low amongst CYP, stress and anxiety being high etc, link to social media? Look for reasons why CYP arent doing PA finances? Self-image? The impact this has on a CYP growing up, social interactions etc
In 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that 1 in 7 10-19-year-olds globally experienced a mental disorder, with anxiety prevalence being high. The fourth leading cause of death for 15-29-year-olds was suicide (WHO, 2021). In England in 2017, the NHS conducted a survey of children and young peoples (CYP) mental health (MH), with annual follow-ups from 2020 2023. Probable mental disorders in youths aged 8-16 rose from 12% in 2017 to 20% in 2023 (Baker et al., 2024).
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Research questions this project aims to answer:
- What is the current prevalence of anxiety and stress amongst adolescents within the United Kingdom (UK)?
- What is the impact of physical activity on adolescents diagnosed with anxiety and stress?
- What can local authorities (LAs) within the UK do to improve the anxiety and stress prevalence amongst adolescents?
Aim and objectives:
Aim: To explore the literature on the appropriateness of physical activity intervention on anxiety and stress prevalence amongst adolescents within the UK
Objectives:
Explore the current literature on:
- The prevalence of anxiety and stress amongst adolescents within the UK.
- The impact that interventions, including physical activity, have on anxiety and stress.
- Existing interventions conducted by LAs which are successful in reducing rates of anxiety and stress amongst adolescents.
- Provide some practical recommendations to LAs on physical activity to improve anxiety and stress amongst adolescents in the UK.
Justification
The WHO reported that adolescents with mental disorders are vulnerable to physical ill-health, stigma, social exclusion, educational obstacles, risk-taking behaviours, and discrimination. Adolescence is an integral period to develop emotional and social habits to maintain good mental well-being. Important habits include regular exercise, healthy sleep patterns, interpersonal skills and coping mechanisms (WHO, 2021). Some of the risk factors adolescents are exposed to which can negatively impact their mental health include exposure to violence, pressure to conform, the quality of their living conditions and lack of access to services and support (WHO, 2021).
CYP are a priority due to approximately 1 in 5 CYP in 2023 having a probable mental disorder. Approximately 25% of this group were unable to take part in extracurricular activities due to financial constraints within the family, compared with 10% who were unlikely to have a mental disorder, highlighting a potential correlation between mental wellbeing and deprivation (NHS, 2023). CYP between the aged 11-16 with probable mental disorders were five times more likely to have been bullied than those unlikely to have a mental disorder (NHS, 2023). Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent within the adolescent age group and can negatively impact educational attendance and attainment. Loneliness and isolation result from social withdrawal and in extreme cases, can contribute to deaths by suicide (WHO, 2021).
- Look for literature on the social aspect, intellectual aspect, health aspect and education aspect what does anxiety and stress stop these CYP doing
- Health impact highlight what a lack of physical activity will do
Definition of key terms
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Key term |
Definition |
Other search terms |
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Adolescence |
A time of rapid physical, psychosocial and cognitive development from ages 10 to 19 (WHO, 2024). |
Teenagers, young adults, young people, teens, youth |
|
Anxiety |
Anxiety (a feeling of unease) can vary in severity and is the main symptom of many conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias or panic disorders (NHS, 2022). |
Anxiety disorders, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) |
|
Physical activity interventions |
Teaching behavioural management skills whilst providing a social environment in which individuals and communities are supported to initiate and maintain said skills to work towards change (Physiopedia, n.d.). |
Physical exercise, exercise intervention, fitness, sport, |
|
Stress |
People can feel stressed when threatened, when not in control or when put under pressure. Stress can be felt individually or as part of a group, community or society (Mind, 2022). |
Distress, anxiety, stress levels |
Scope of the dissertation Briefly describe each chapter of the document
Chapter 2: Method
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Databases
2.3. Framework to formulate research PICO table
2.4. Search strategy
2.5. Inclusion and exclusion criteria
2.6. Data extraction process
2.7. Ethical consideration
2.8. Summary
Chapter 3: Findings
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Appraisal of articles
3.3. Screening and selection of included studies
3.4. Key themes
3.5. Summary
Chapter 4: Discussion
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Discussion of the main themes
4.3. Implications for local and national priorities in public health
4.4. Recommendations for further research
4.5. Strengths and limitations
4.6. Summary
Chapter 5: Conclusion
References
Baker, C., & Kirk-Wade, E. (2024). House of Commons Library.Mental health statistics: prevalence, services and funding in England.
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06988/SN06988.pdf
Mind. (2022, March).What is stress?
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/what-is-stress/
NHS. (2022, Oct 5).Overview Generalised anxiety disorder in adults.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/overview/
NHS. (2023, Nov 21).Mental health of children and young people in England, 2023 wave 4 follow up to the 2017
https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-of-children-and-young-people-in-england/2023-wave-4-follow-up#
Physiopedia (n.d.).Brief interventions for Physical Activity.
https://www.physiopedia.com/Brief_Interventions_for_Physical_Activity#:~:text=Interventions also involve making changes,maintain behaviour and prevent relapse.
WHO. (2021, Nov 17).Mental health of adolescents.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health
WHO. (2024).Adolescent health.
https://www.who.int/health-topics/adolescent-health#tab=tab_1
