The COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the lifestyles of Brazilian adolescents

Abstract

Objective: To analyze changes in the lifestyles of Brazilian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out with adolescents who participated in the survey “ConVid Adolescentes – Pesquisa de Comportamentos”. The indicators related to lifestyles before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were evaluated: consumption of healthy and unhealthy foods, physical activity and sedentary behavior, smoking and consumption of alcohol. Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for the total population and according to sex and age group. Results: A total of 9,470 adolescents participated in the study. During the period of social distancing, there was an increase in the prevalence of vegetables consumption (from 27.34 to 30.5%), frozen foods (from 13.26 to 17.3%), chocolates and sweets (from 48.58 to 52.51%), and time in front of screens (from 44.57 to 70.15%). On the other hand, there was a decrease in the practice of physical activity (from 28.70 to 15.74%) and in the consumption of alcohol (from 17.72 to 12.77%). Differences were observed according to sex and age group. Conclusion: The results show changes in the lifestyle of adolescents and an increase in health risk behaviors.

Adolescent health in the Covid-19 pandemic: a construction through Nola Pender’s model

“…As for biological Personal Factors, the reported perception of weight change and the increased frequency of consumption of processed foods were significant factors, added to the reports regarding the sedentary lifestyle of the participants in the workshop. The findings of the study corroborate a survey that compared habits before and during the pandemic and showed an increase in the consumption of frozen food, chocolate and sweets and in screen time, as well as a consequent decrease in physical activity (4) .…”

“…The "ConVid Adolescents -Behavioral research" was a national survey that aimed to verify how the pandemic affected/changed the lives of adolescents. The results, referring to a sample of almost 10 thousand adolescents, showed important impacts on social relationships, school activities, health care and the mood of Brazilian adolescents during the period of social isolation (4)(5) .…”

Saúde do adolescente na pandemia de Covid-19: uma construção através do modelo de Nola Pender

“…A análise de saúde do adolescente por meio do MPS mostrou--se profícua, principalmente porque, ao utilizar de estratégias participativas, expressou, na perspectiva dos próprios adolescentes, os significados dos impactos vivenciados na pandemia, demonstrados quantitativamente no inquérito ConVid Adolescentes (4) . A intervenção via questionário e oficina foi abrangente e complementar, pois, para a promoção da saúde comunitária, a mudança deve ocorrer nos diferentes níveis, começando pelos indivíduos e se deslocando para a comunidade como um todo (8) .…”

“…A ConVid Adolescentes -Pesquisa de Comportamentos foi um inquérito nacional que teve como objetivo verificar como a pandemia afetou/mudou a vida dos adolescentes, cujos resultados, referentes a uma amostra de quase 10 mil pessoas, demonstraram impactos importantes em relações sociais, atividades escolares, cuidados à saúde e estado de ânimo dos jovens brasileiros no período de isolamento social (4)(5) . Nesse cenário de adoecimento iminente, direto ou indireto, são pertinentes as reflexões e práticas de saúde, a fim de que a promoção da saúde favoreça o aumento do cuidado das pessoas sobre seu estado de saúde, coesão social e responsabilidade coletiva pela saúde e bem-estar da população (6) .…”

Mudanças Decorrentes Da Pandemia De Coronavírus Na Voz De Adolescentes Acolhidos

“…A instituição de acolhimento, por sua vez, deve favorecer o desenvolvimento da criança e do adolescente acolhido, atendendo-os de forma integral, por meio de profissionais especializados (9) . (10) .…”