Fatores associados à atividade física em adultos, Brasília, DF

Thomaz, Priscilla Marcondelli Dias; Costa, Teresa Helena Macedo da; Silva, Eduardo Freitas da; Hallal, Pedro Curi

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“…The discordant results can partly be explained by the different way of measuring the PA, in this study through the IPAQ, while in Oliveira's study 22 by his own instrument, and in Oliveira's study 23 by instrument proposed by Kriska and Caspersen 39 . Although most of the studies using IPAQ have been conducted in the general population, they have pointed out significant independent associations between PA and markers of body composition, only in men 21,40 . One reason for this is the higher prevalence of practice of high-level PA observed in men compared to women, since this PA mode tends to have greater impact in reducing obesity 41,42 .…”

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“…In Brazil, we identified only one nationwide study using the IPAQ 17 .The vast majority of studies on the adult population are of a regional nature and aim at describing the prevalence and distribution standard of PA 18,19 , in addition, studies evaluating the association between anthropometric indices of body fat and PA, using the IPAQ, are scarce. 20,21 In specific population of Brazilian workers, studies evaluating this association are rare, and they didn't find any of them using the IPAQ 22,23 . This study aims at estimating the prevalence of overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity and investigating the association between these and the practice of PA on a regular basis, making use of the IPAQ and anthropometric measurements on technical administrative staff of a public University of Rio de Janeiro.…”

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Prevalence of obesity, overweight and abdominal obesity and its association with physical activity in a federal University

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Vasconcelos

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2014

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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AbstrAct:A cross sectional study to investigate the prevalence of obesity, overweight and abdominal obesity and its association with the level of physical activity (PA) measured in employees of a Rio de Janeiro University according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).299 employees selected by random sampling were interviewed. The association between PA and anthropometric markers was estimated by Poisson models (robust variance). The prevalence of obesity was 27.4% (men 22.8% and 36.3% women), the prevalence of overweight was 63.5% (men 65.0% and women 65.8%) and the prevalence of abdominal obesity was 45.2% (men 35.5% and 63.7% women). Women reported a higher prevalence of low PA (42.2%) compared to men (33.0%). The models adjusted for socio-demographic and behavioral variables and habits related to health, showed a significant association between PA and the outcomes analyzed. The low level of practice of PA (high level reference) has remained associated with the occurrence of obesity (PR = 1.89; 95%CI 1.05 -3.42) and overweight (PR = 1.40; 95%CI 1.08 -1.80). For the abdominal obesity, both the mid level (PR = 1.70; 95%CI 1.11 -2.58) and the low level (PR = 1.74, 95%CI 1.14 -2.66) were related. This study found inverse association between the practice of PA and obesity in line with what has been recommended by the WHO, and it reinforces the use of IPAQ in population studies. Specifically in relation to abdominal obesity, a remarkable gradient was not observed between levels of PA, suggesting that what is important is the high level of practice of PA.

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Prevalence of obesity, overweight and abdominal obesity and its association with physical activity in a federal University

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Vasconcelos

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2014

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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“…Ao mesmo tempo em que a tecnologia trouxe benefícios, tais como o conforto e o bem-estar, também transformou a atividade física em algo dispensável em muitos casos, diminuindo dessa forma o gasto energético, e como consequência, elevando o nível de sedentarismo. No Brasil, 62% dos adultos possui baixo nível de atividade física 5 16 . Em relação a esta associação, sabe-se que o exercício é um dos componentes importantes para o emagrecimento, então, possivelmente pelos homens serem mais sedentários, isso poderia resultar em um IMC mais elevado.…”

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“…Ao discutir os motivos que levam à falta de atividade física no meio universitário, alguns autores revelaram que os estudantes, apesar de saberem da importância da prática de atividades físicas, acusam não ter tempo suficiente para praticá-las 11,16,21 . Embora a falta de tempo por motivos profissionais possa ser um dos fatores, neste estudo isto não se justifica, uma vez que os estudantes que não trabalham possuem níveis de sedentarismo similares aos demais.…”

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Nível de sedentarismo entre estudantes universitários do Rio Grande do Sul e os possíveis fatores associados

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ResumoO presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar o nível de sedentarismo entre estudantes universitários do Rio Grande do Sul e os possíveis fatores associados. A amostra estudada foi constituída por universitários de 23 cursos, totalizando 358 estudantes (199 mulheres e 159 homens), regularmente matriculados em uma instituição de ensino superior do Rio Grande do Sul no ano de 2015. O nível de atividade física foi avaliado por meio do Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física (IPAQ) versão curta, sendo que para as demais informações foi aplicado um questionário sociodemográfico. A comparação entre as proporções de sujeitos ativos e sedentários foi realiza por meio do teste Qui-quadrado com nível de significância de 5%. O principal resultado do estudo indicou que 41% dos acadêmicos são sedentários, sendo que entre os fatores associados ao sedentarismo está em ser do sexo feminino, ser portador de doença crônica e estudar há mais de dois anos na instituição. Ainda, entre os homens, estar acima do peso também confere uma associação ao sedentarismo. Desta forma, conclui-se que uma grande proporção de estudantes universitários do Rio Grande do Sul encontra-se em nível de sedentarismo, sendo estes resultados similares aos de estudantes de outras regiões do país. Palavras-chave:Exercício. Estilo de Vida Sedentário. Estudantes. AbstractThe present study aimed to evaluate the level of sedentarism among university students in Rio Grande do Sul and the possible associated factors. The study sample consisted of university students from 23 courses enrolled in a higher education institution in Rio Grande do Sul in 2015; totaling 358 students (199 women and 159 men). The level of physical activity was assessed through the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and for other information, a sociodemographic questionnaire was applied. The comparison between the proportions of active and sedentary individuals was performed using the chi-square test with a significance level of 5%. The main result of the study indicated that 41% of the students are sedentary, and some of the factors associated with the sedentary lifestyle are being female, having a chronic disease, and studying for more than two years in the institution. Still, among men, being overweight also confers an association with a sedentary lifestyle. Thus, we conclude that a large proportion of university students in Rio Grande do Sul are on a sedentary level, and these results are similar to those in other regions of the country.

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“…It is possible to observe in previous studies that some sociodemographic variables can be more explored in research with this population, such as type of residence, marital status and family income, since these variables may present an important contribution in explaining the variations of physical activity practice among the elderly. 12 From this, there is the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that lead to inactivity or physical activity. It is observed that the main underlying hypothesis is that these situations are influenced by demographic, socioeconomic, cultural and psychosocial factors.…”

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Factors associated with physical activity level of elderly users of the third age gyms

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Objective:This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with the level of physical activity in older adults users of the Third Age Gyms (TAGs). Method: A total of 115 elderly people of both sexes participated, with mean age of 67.5 years (± 6.42), users of TAGs. A socio-demographic questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used. The analysis of the results was performed using a descriptive and inferential statistical approach using the Pearson Chi-square test, with gross odds ratios, binary logistic regression analysis, using a hierarchical analysis and a final regression model with the adjusted odds ratios. The analysis was made by means of descriptive and inferential statistics using Pearson's chi-square test, with calculation of odds gross ratios, binary logistic regression analysis, using hierarchical analysis and a final regression model to calculate the odds ratios adjusted. Results: There was a significant association between physical activity level with sex (p = 0.004), educational level (p = 0.048), perceived health (p = 0.046) and the importance of health to exercise (p <0.001). It is noteworthy that the women showed a 0.262 protection factor, have 73.8% chance of being the most active/very active compared to men. Also, seniors who have perception of good health/very good and consider exercise as important for the health showed a protection factor of 0.276 and 0.097 respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, the female sex, the high level of education, the perception of good health and the knowledge of the importance of exercise for health were associated with the active/very active level of physical activities in the TAGs.

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Fatores associados à atividade física em adultos, Brasília, DF

Abstract: The portion of inactive individuals in Brasília can be considered low, when compared to estimates from other Brazilian cities. Differences in BMI and physical activity score found between sexes are associated with the type of physical activity practiced.

Cited by 28 publications

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Prevalence of obesity, overweight and abdominal obesity and its association with physical activity in a federal University

Prevalence of obesity, overweight and abdominal obesity and its association with physical activity in a federal University

Nível de sedentarismo entre estudantes universitários do Rio Grande do Sul e os possíveis fatores associados

Factors associated with physical activity level of elderly users of the third age gyms

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