Luo CY, Jiao P, Tu SM, Shen L, Sun YM. Mediating role of physical activity in the relationship between psychological distress and intimate relationships among stroke patients. World J Psychiatry 2023; 13(12): 1096-1105 [PMID: 38186719 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i12.1096]
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Chang-Yue Luo, MM, Attending Doctor, Department of Emergency, The First People’s Hospital of Shangqiu, No. 292 Kai Road, Suiyang District, Shangqiu 476000, Henan Province, China. 15090647313@163.com
Research Domain of This Article
Psychiatry
Article-Type of This Article
Observational Study
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World J Psychiatry. Dec 19, 2023; 13(12): 1096-1105 Published online Dec 19, 2023. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i12.1096
Mediating role of physical activity in the relationship between psychological distress and intimate relationships among stroke patients
Chang-Yue Luo, Peng Jiao, Shu-Min Tu, Lin Shen, Yong-Mei Sun
Chang-Yue Luo, Peng Jiao, Shu-Min Tu, Lin Shen, Yong-Mei Sun, Department of Emergency, The First People’s Hospital of Shangqiu, Shangqiu 476000, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Luo CY, Shen L, and Sun YM designed this study; Jiao P organized the literature; Luo CY wrote the manuscript; Tu SM reviewed the manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study procedures were approved by the First People’s Hospital of Shangqiu (2021-125-29).
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the corresponding author.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement-checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement-checklist of items.
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Corresponding author: Chang-Yue Luo, MM, Attending Doctor, Department of Emergency, The First People’s Hospital of Shangqiu, No. 292 Kai Road, Suiyang District, Shangqiu 476000, Henan Province, China. 15090647313@163.com
Received: September 13, 2023 Peer-review started: September 13, 2023 First decision: September 28, 2023 Revised: October 10, 2023 Accepted: October 29, 2023 Article in press: October 29, 2023 Published online: December 19, 2023
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
The psychological distress experienced by stroke patients can significantly impact their intimate relationships with their partners.
Research motivation
The strain in spousal relationships can further exacerbate the psychological distress of stroke patients and imped their recovery process.
Research objectives
This study aims to investigate whether the level of physical activity in stroke patients influences their psychological distress and subsequently affects the quality of their intimate relationships with their spouses.
Research methods
Data was collected through questionnaires, and the presence of common method bias was verified using Harman test. The mediating effect analysis was conducted to explore the relationships between psychological distress, intimacy, and physical activity levels. The significance of the regression coefficient was verified using Bootstrap.
Research results
The findings indicate that the physical activity level of stroke patients has an impact on their psychological distress, which, in turn, influences the quality of their intimate relationships with their partners.
Research conclusions
This study has shed light on the interplay between psychological distress, intimate relationships, and physical activity levels among stroke patients, offering new insights to improve the bond between couples in such situations.
Research perspectives
As a single-center study, this research has certain limitations, and other factors may also influence the outcomes. To enhance the generalizability and validity of the findings, further expansion and external validation are warranted.
