Pet’s influence on humans’ daily physical activity and mental health: a meta-analysis

AbstractThe benefits of the human-animal bond on owners’ health and quality of life have been the focus of research in recent decades. However, the results are still inconsistent. Thus, this study aims to investigate whether the presence of a pet, compared to a control group, influences daily physic...

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Main Authors: Catarina F. Martins, Jorge P. Soares, António Cortinhas, Luís Silva, Luís Cardoso, Maria A. Pires, Maria P. Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1196199/full