Association between physical activity and mental wellbeing amongst adults in the urban area of the Wardha District – A study protocol

Abstract

Introduction Severe mental illness is a pressing social issue that needs to be immediately addressed in India and globally. Unfortunately, the mental health of many adults in India and other countries has been declining. Fortunately, physical activity has proven to be an effective way to address this issue and provides many beneficial effects. Thus, mental wellbeing stipulates how the person feels when all the associated elements are considered. Objectives The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between physical activity and adult mental health. Methods This study will be conducted online using cross-sectional methods. Data will be collected using four validated questionnaires, the Short‑form International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) version 2.0, the Warwick‑Edinburg Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS), the Pemberton Happiness Index (PHI), and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), all in English. Study implications The motive of this study is to explore any connections that might lie between physical activity and emotional health. The study will specifically focus on the intensity by which physical activity is done, ranging from lower to higher, and how it affects mental illness symptoms and general mental health.