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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
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, 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
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
Core Tip
Core Tip: Psychological distress is prevalent among stroke patients and can significantly impact their intimate relationships with spouses. Physical activity plays a crucial role in stroke prevention and rehabilitation. This study successfully identified a mediating effect of physical activity on psychological distress and intimate relationships, among stroke patients, confirmed through the Bootstrap test. These findings provide a robust foundation for promoting stroke patient rehabilitation and addressing relationship challenges between spouses.