Xiaoqing Hu1, Yan Tang1,2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 783-793, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.018332
Abstract Objective: To explore the associations between physical education attendance and mental health indicators.
Methods: Using data from the Global Student Health Survey, the frequency of physical education attendance,
suicidality-related indicators, loneliness, bullying, and anxiety were all assessed using a standardized self-reported
questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was used to estimate the association between physical education
attendance and mental health-related indicators. Results: The study included 276,169 participants from 71 countries (47.3% males, aged 11–18 years old). After controlling for sex, age, food insecurity, close friends, physical
activity, sedentary time, others’ help, and parents’ understanding, physical education attendance was not signifi-
cantly associated… More >
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