The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Quality Of Life in Individuals with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a serious mental illness that leads to poor quality of life (QOL). Lack physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior are among the risk factors cause this condition. This study explored relationship between PA levels QOL in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 27 BD who received service from Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) participated study. Inclusion criteria were being 18-59 years age, regularly using medication, remission. The psychiatric comorbidities such as intellectual disability, organic brain disease, alcohol/substance abuse, circadian rhythm omitted. All participants filled out Sociodemographic Data Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), World Organization Quality Life Scale-Short (WHOQOL-BREF). Most not physically active (77.8%), 22.2% had low levels. mean IPAQ-SF score (MET minutes per week) was 363.87±337.06. QOL-general health 6.88±1.62. IPAQ-total significantly positively correlated WHOQOL-BREF Psychological (p<0.05) General scores (p<0.01). correlation physical, social, environment subscales statistically significant. Study findings revealed there need increase BD. Also, it has been found increases, individuals' psychological increases. For reason, essential implement healthy groups follow up terms metabolic syndrome chronic disorders CMHCs for improving QOL.