Factors associated with low levels of physical activity among elderly residents in a small urban area in the interior of the Brazilian Amazon

Freire, Renato Campos; Fernandes, Tiótrefis Gomes; Borges, Grasiely Faccin; Guerra, Ricardo Oliveira; Abreu, Daniela Cristina Carvalho de

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“…As an earlier study showed, the environment might influence the PA of individuals. Smaller residential areas indicate a higher proportion of weekly PA [ 41 ]. The inhabitants of smaller towns and villages are more likely to achieve PA recommendations [ 42 ].…”

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Association with subjective measured physical activity (GPAQ) and quality of life (WHOQoL-BREF) of ageing adults in Hungary, a cross-sectional study

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Background: It is well known that physical activity (PA) has health benefits. This study aimed to examine physical activity carried out by the senior (over 50) participants and its relation to their quality of life (QoL). Methods: Surveillance of PA and QoL was measured by using questionnaires (GPAQ, WHOQoL-BREF) in this study. Descriptive data were presented as means and standard deviations (SD) for continuous variables and as percentages for categorical variables. Multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted. The significance level was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: Overall, 250 participants were recruited, the mean age of the study population (n = 243) was 70.2 (SD 7.1) years. The results clearly showed that the Hungarian participants aged over 50 years were more likely to do PA if they had university degree and lower age (p ≤ 0.001) and used more active transportation (p = 0.035) if they had low education. The results of WHOQoL-BREF showed that the Hungarian individuals have better QoL if they have university degree (p ≤ 0.001) and lower age (p ≤ 0.001). Using multivariate linear regression analysis to examine the effect of PA patterns on QoL adjusted for demographic variables (age, education, BMI, place of living), the result showed significant correlation between WHOQoL-BREF dimensions and GPAQ (p ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: Higher amount of PA among aging population can result in better QoL in all dimensions.

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Association with subjective measured physical activity (GPAQ) and quality of life (WHOQoL-BREF) of ageing adults in Hungary, a cross-sectional study

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“…21 However, the finding of this study is lower than in the studies conducted in Northwest Ethiopia (78%), 22 West Ethiopia (63.4%), 23 , China (63.1%), 17 and Brazil among elderly residents (45.3%). 16 The possible justification for this discrepancy might be the difference in source population and tool. Studies conducted in Northwest and West Ethiopia only include patients with hypertension, however this study includes patients with type II diabetes.…”

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“…Physical inactivity is associated with different factors. According to different studies, physical activity is associated with age, 15 residence, 15 , 16 sex, body mass index, 16 , 17 drinking alcohol, smoking cigarette, educational status and economical status. 17…”

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<p>Level of Physical Activity and Its Associated Factors Among Type II Diabetes Patients in Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia</p>

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2020

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Background Overweight and obesity results in poor control of chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus. The main reason for being overweight and obese among patients with chronic illness is low level of physical activity. Thus, this study aimed to assess level of physical activity and its associated factors among type II diabetes patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was employed from October 1 to November 25 2019 in Dessie Referral Hospital. The study utilized systematic sampling technique to recruit the sample population of 364 diabetic patients. Face-to-face exit interview was used to collect the data. The data were presented with text and tables. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression was employed to identify independent predictors of low level of physical activity at a P -value of <0.05. Results From the total study participants, 110 (33.1%) of them did not perform health enhancing physical activity. Patients whose body mass index was below 18.5 kg/m 2 did not perform health enhancing physical activity twice more likely compared with patients whose weight was normal (AOR=2.36, 95%CI: 0.02–5.42). Patients who were depressed did not perform health enhancing physical activity five times more likely compared with their counterparts (AOR=4.83, 95%CI: 1.46–15.96). In addition, being widowed ( P =0.037), living in an urban area ( P =0.028) and duration of disease ( P =0.020) were statistically associated with low level of physical activity. Conclusion and Recommendations The level of physical activity among patients with type II diabetes was low. Being widowed, living in an urban area, being underweight, duration of disease and being depressed were independent predictors of low level of physical activity. Health education should be given in every visit to patients with type II diabetes. Promotion of physical activity through campaign should be done.

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“…Coari está geograficamente localizada às margens do Rio Solimões, no estado do Amazonas, e o acesso à cidade só pode ser alcançado por via fluvial (barcos) ou aérea (avião). Uma vez que as cidades do interior do Amazonas estão interligadas apenas por rios e as rodovias intermunicipais não estão disponíveis, o acesso a essas cidades é muito limitado (Freire Junior, Fernandes, Borges, Guerra, & de Abreu, 2018 A função física foi avaliada usando o Short Physical Performance Battery -SPPB (Guralnik et al, 1994). O SPPB mede três importantes capacidades funcionais: equilíbrio em pé (semi-estático), velocidade da marcha (caminhada) em um percurso de caminhada de 4 metros e o tempo gasto para realizar o teste de levantar e sentar da cadeira 5 vezes (força dos membros inferiores) (anexo 3).…”

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“…Como as cidades do Amazonas são cercadas e interconectadas pelos rios Negro e Solimões, a maioria da população idosa que reside no interior do estado, vive ou já viveu em algum momento da sua vida em comunidades ao longo da margem dos rios, as chamadas "comunidades ribeirinhas". Essa exposição a fatores de riscos externos característicos dessa região vivenciadas por décadas pelos idosos poderiam levá-los à possíveis adaptações orgânicas e funcionais às situações de desequilíbrio.Estudos recentes(Freire Junior et al, 2018;Maia Ribeiro et al, 2013) sugerem que condições ambientais e atividades cotidianas desses idosos que residem no interior do Amazonas poderiam influenciar positivamente no equilíbrio e no desempenho funcional.Assim, o estilo de vida e as condições ambientais provavelmente contribuem para a manutenção da força e função dos membros inferiores, bem como um nível mais alto de…”

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A Deus, por guiar meus passos e permitir vivenciar essa caminhada de crescimento pessoal e profissional. Um agradecimento muito especial à Prof. Dra. Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu, por ser, além de uma orientadora admirável, uma grande amiga e inspiração de conduta profissional e pessoal. Agradeço do fundo do meu coração sua amizade e todo o seu apoio ao longo deste trabalho. Seus ensinamentos foram fundamentais para o meu crescimento e amadurecimento profissional nesse processo de doutoramento. Obrigado por acreditar em mim. Me sinto muito honrado pela oportunidade de aprender com você. Que a minha vida profissional me permita seguir teus passos, pisando exatamente sobre as suas pegadas! Ao Prof, Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso e toda a equipe do "Gait and Brain Lab" por me receberem com tanto carinho no meu estágio sanduíche na University Western of Ontario, fazendo com que eu me sentisse em casa. Agradeço toda a ajuda oferecida neste período especial do meu doutorado. Ao Dr. Frederico Pieruccini-Faria pela amizade e ensinamentos valiosos durante o meu estágio sanduíche. Sua ajuda e conselhos foram fundamentais. Aos amigos do Laboratório de Avaliação e Reabilitação do Equilíbrio, por toda ajuda, pela amizade, e pelas agradáveis conversas e risadas durante o "cafezinho do LARE".

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Factors associated with low levels of physical activity among elderly residents in a small urban area in the interior of the Brazilian Amazon

Cited by 24 publications

References 48 publications

Association with subjective measured physical activity (GPAQ) and quality of life (WHOQoL-BREF) of ageing adults in Hungary, a cross-sectional study

Association with subjective measured physical activity (GPAQ) and quality of life (WHOQoL-BREF) of ageing adults in Hungary, a cross-sectional study

<p>Level of Physical Activity and Its Associated Factors Among Type II Diabetes Patients in Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia</p>

Influência socioeconômica no desempenho da marcha de idosos residentes em regiões com diferentes índices de desenvolvimento humano

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