Publications by authors named "Tian-Xin Xu"
[Relationship Between Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Chengdu,Sichuan,China].
Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study in Chengdu, Sichuan assessed the physical activity levels and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults aged 45 and older, involving a sample of 4,376 participants through face-to-face interviews.
- Results showed that a significant percentage experienced depressive symptoms and did not meet recommended physical activity guidelines, indicating a negative correlation between higher physical activity levels and depressive symptoms.
- The findings suggest that engaging in moderate to high levels of physical activity may reduce depressive symptoms, and this correlation strengthened with increased activity levels, regardless of different participant subgroups.
[Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Caregivers' Pressuring Feeding Style in Infants of 6-11 Months Old in Rural Areas of Sichuan Province].
Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to examine the prevalence and factors influencing pressuring feeding styles among caregivers of infants in rural Sichuan province.
- Researchers collected data through questionnaires from 1,358 infant-caregiver pairs, finding that factors like caregiver education, family income, and caregivers' negative emotions significantly affected pressuring feeding behaviors.
- The findings suggest the need for targeted guidance to improve feeding environments and mental health support for caregivers, with the goal of encouraging healthier feeding practices in these rural communities.