O capital social entre adolescentes escolares de um município brasileiro

Mendonça

et al. 2022

Ciênc. saúde coletiva

Resumo Objetivou-se analisar a reprodutibilidade, validade e consistência interna da escala de ambiente para a atividade física em adolescentes. A análise de reprodutibilidade foi feita com 171 adolescentes (59,5% do sexo feminino), e as de validade e consistência interna compreenderam 1.353 adolescentes (53,1% do sexo feminino). A escala continha 25 itens, em três domínios: locais de prática (LP - 14 itens); segurança urbana (SU - seis itens) e; no trânsito (ST - cinco itens). O Kappa PABAK e a correlação de Spearman (rho) foram utilizados para avaliar a reprodutibilidade; a análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) e confirmatória (AFC) para a validade; e o índice de fidedignidade combinada (IFC) para avaliar a consistência interna. A reprodutibilidade dos escores foi de: LP - rho = 0,76; SU - rho = 0,78 e; ST - rho = 0,66. Foram identificados três fatores na AFE: LP (oito itens, cargas fatoriais de 0,36 a 0,67); SU (quatro itens, cargas fatoriais de 0,60 a 0,78) e; ST (quatro itens, cargas fatoriais de 0,35 a 0,64). A AFC confirmou o modelo com três fatores e com níveis recomendados para os indicadores de qualidade de ajuste do modelo. A consistência interna foi satisfatória para LP (IFC = 0,85), SU (IFC = 0,90) e ST (IFC = 0,79). A escala de ambiente para a prática de atividade física apresentou níveis adequados de reprodutibilidade, validade de construto e consistência interna.

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Reprodutibilidade, validade e consistência interna da escala de ambiente para a atividade física em adolescentes

Mendonça

et al. 2022

Ciênc. saúde coletiva

High Social Capital is Associated with Decreased Mental Health Problem Among In-School Adolescents in Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hunduma¹,

Deyessa²,

Dessie³

et al. 2022

PRBM

Purpose The importance of social capital for adolescent mental health has not been explored in low resource settings like Ethiopia. In this study, we examined the association between social capital and mental health problems among in-school adolescents in Harari Regional State, eastern Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 3227 in-school adolescents of 13–19 years. A multistage sampling was used to select participants. Guided self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Mental health problem was measured using a self-administered version of the strength and difficulty questionnaire (SDQ), while social capital questionnaire for adolescent students (SCQ-AS) was used to collect data about the condition of social capital. The data were double entered, validated, and cleaned using EpiData 3.1 and analyzed using STATA 14.1. The association between the outcome variable and predictors was analyzed using an ordinal logistic regression model. The result was reported using an odds ratio along with 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant association. Results A total of 740 (22.93%) students had mental health problem, of which 9.7% (95% CI, 8.7–10.8) and 13.20% (95% CI, 12–14) were classified as “abnormal” and “borderline”, respectively. Factors associated with decreased mental health problem were increased network of friends at school (AOR = 0.75, 95% CI: 0.58–0.99), increased trust in school or neighborhood (AOR = 0.52, 95% CI: 0.44–0.63), and high social cohesion in the community (AOR = 0.75, 95% CI: 0.62–0.89). Conclusion Higher social capital is associated with a decreased mental health problem among in-school adolescents. Prevention and treatment of mental health problems require strengthening social capital at school, household, and in the neighborhood.

Smart cities as promoters of quality of life, physical activity, and health: Analysis of the city hosting COP 30 - Belém

2023

RIGD

This study analyzes urban habitability and the potential of Smart Cities in Belém, considering social, environmental, and technological factors. The justification for this research lies in the challenges growing cities face, which require sustainable solutions to improve citizens' quality of life. In this context, Smart Cities emerge as alternatives that can integrate technological innovations to address urban needs. The relevance of this study is to understand how factors such as green infrastructure, social capital, and technology influence urban habitability and citizens' well-being in Belém. The methodology involves developing a questionnaire based on theoretical concepts, which will be administered in the city's neighborhoods. These data will be analyzed to assess residents' perceptions of the Smart City's status and quality of life. The main expected results include identifying the factors contributing to urban habitability in Belém and evaluating the feasibility of the city becoming a Smart City. The results may also highlight the importance of green infrastructure and social capital in enhancing citizens' well-being. In conclusion, this study aims to contribute to understanding the relationships between urban habitability, green infrastructure, and technology, offering valuable insights for sustainable urban planning in Belém and other growing cities. Additionally, it may guide local authorities in creating policies that promote citizens' quality of life by integrating innovative and technological strategies.