Publications by authors named "Zimakor Ewuzie"
A review of exercise interventions for reducing anxiety symptoms: Insights and implications.
Medicine (Baltimore)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common, and while medications exist, their side effects lead many to explore non-drug treatments like aerobic exercise for managing anxiety symptoms.
- - A narrative review shows that various forms of aerobic exercise (like high-intensity interval training, resistance training, and walking) can effectively reduce anxiety symptoms and enhance well-being in diverse groups, including patients and older adults undergoing cancer treatment.
- - The review discusses the biological and psychological reasons behind the beneficial effects of exercise, while also noting that research limitations and differences in study designs mean the results should be interpreted with caution, highlighting a need for further investigation into optimal exercise types and long-term effects.
Introduction: Depression significantly impacts the quality of life and medical care in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). This study assesses the burden of depression in adults aged 40 years and above with CHD and evaluates predictors of depression in this population. It has been reported that approximately 17-44% of persons with CHD have a major depression diagnosis and that nearly 27% of individuals undergoing coronary artery bypass graft operation suffer depression following the procedure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective This study aimed to explore mental and behavioral health support trends for children aged 3-17, analyzing treatment and counseling using United States data from the 2016-2020 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) database. Methods Employing a retrospective observational design, we systematically retrieved and analyzed NSCH Database data from 2016 to 2020. The focus was on understanding mental and behavioral health treatment percentages over time, specifically targeting demographic variations such as age groups, gender, race/ethnicity, and the federal poverty level percentage.
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