Nível de atividade física, condições de saúde e características sócio-demográficas de mulheres idosas brasileiras

Mazo, Giovana Zapellon; Mota, Jorge; Gonçalves, Lúcia Hisako Takase; Matos, Margarida Gaspar de

doi:10.5628/rpcd.05.02.202

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“…Such data confirm the studies conducted by Mazo et al (27), which showed a higher level of physical activity among the participants of interaction groups as compared to elderly in the overall population (24,25,26,27). At the institution where the present study was implemented, physical activities are optional, performed three times per week and include dancing, walking, gymnastics, stretching exercises and muscles strengthening.…”

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Effects of a health promotion and fall prevention program in elderly individuals participating in interaction groups

Pagliosa

Renosto

2014

Fisioter. mov.

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Introduction Falls in elderly people are an increasing public health problem resulting in high costs to health services. Thus, it is essential to invest in the development of actions and programs focused on decreasing such risks. Objective To verify the effects of a program of health promotion and prevention of falls in relation to balance and functional abilities in elderly people participating in interaction groups in Caxias do Sul City, RS State. Materials and methods For this purpose, 14 elderly people were selected for assessment and reassessment through the following instruments: the Barthel Index, Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and a questionnaire to characterize the sample. Over the course of 2 months, group activities were conducted in a multi-sensory and proprioceptive circuit with a frequency of 2 times per week, totaling 14 meetings. Results The average age of participants was about 72 years old, mostly women (78.6%); 64.3% of them had experienced falls, and 92.9% had already practiced physical activities. After the intervention, there was an average increase of 9.14 points in the BBS (p = 0.000) and an average reduction of 4.4 seconds in gait speed on the TUG test (p = 0.000). Conclusion The application of the proposed program resulted in increasing balance and gait performance of the elderly, reducing the risk of falls.

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Effects of a health promotion and fall prevention program in elderly individuals participating in interaction groups

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Renosto

2014

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“…The data collected indicates this, showing that seniors participate in activities that they enjoy such as leisure activities and social groups. This has been supported by other research showing that the elderly prefer to be engaged in social activities where social support can be offered as the maintenance of a positive self-concept ( Recently, the number of social groups has gradually increased in Brazil (Mazo et al, 2005). This increase promotes interaction while the elderly, especially women, develop activities of leisure within the group.…”

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“…The social participation endorses a more active senior in the process of aging with a better quality of life as demonstrated by Mazo et al (2005). A strong social participation along with diversified relations and exploration of social resources are very important factors in maintaining the senior's ability to function.…”

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Physical activity acting as a resource for social support among older adults in Brazil

Benedetti

Schwingel

Torres

2011

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Benedetti TRB, Schwingel A, Torres TL. Physical activity acting as a resource for social support among older adults in Brazil. J. Hum. Sport Exerc. Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 452-461, 2011. As people age, their various social roles and relationships change. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of physical activity participation on social engagement among older adults living in Brazil. The participants of the study were selected using probabilistic sampling, stratified by Census tracts (neighborhoods) and gender. The participants' information was assessed by two standardized questionnaires: "Brazil Old Age Schedule" (BOAS) and "Physical Activities International Questionnaire" (IPAQ). A total of 875 older adults living in Southern Brazil participated in this study. Their average age was 71.6 (SD=7.9), 61.4% were married, and 66.6% of the individuals lived with their children. The results show that older adults who were more physically active had a satisfactory level of social relations with their family (84.8%), friends (97%), and neighbors (96%). Also, physically active older adults were four times more likely to engage in social clubs than their less active counterparts (OR = 3.82). Similar trends were observed when comparing more and less active older adults in regard to their participation in other social group opportunities in the community, such as residents' association (OR=1.97) and social interaction groups (OR=1.52). This study underscores the positive role of physical activity in older adults' perceptions and participation in social groups available in the community.

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“…Apesar de comprovados os benefícios da atividade física para essa população, os adultos idosos continuam se apresentando como a faixa etária menos ativa fisicamente; ou seja, com o aumento da idade há uma gradativa diminuição da prática de atividade física (MAZO et al, 2005).…”

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Nível De Atividade Física E as Principais Barreiras Percebidas Por Idosos De Rio Claro

Manuela¹,

Nascimento²,

Gobbi³

et al. 2008

R. Educ. Fís. UEM

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RESUMOAtividades físicas beneficiam as esferas de vivência do idoso, por isso conhecer o nível de atividade física (NAF) e as principais barreiras à prática é relevante para planejar e desenvolver ações visando a um estilo de vida ativo dessa população. Em análise do NAF e das principais barreiras à prática de atividade física percebidas em idosos, 129 participantes responderam aos questionários Baecke modificado para idosos (QBMI) e de Barreiras. A média no NAF (QBMI) foi de 1,9 pontos e as barreiras mais percebidas foram: "doença" (52%); "necessidade de descanso" (47%); "falta de persistência" (46%); "suficientemente ativo" (41%). Foi também verificado que idosos mais ativos percebem menos barreiras do que os menos ativos. Conclui-se que: a) idosos apresentam baixo NAF; b) a percepção de pessoas idosas quanto a serem suficientemente ativas parece ser diferente do NAF recomendado; c) o NAF parece modular a percepção de barreiras.Palavras-chave: Atividade física. Idosos.

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Nível de atividade física, condições de saúde e características sócio-demográficas de mulheres idosas brasileiras

Cited by 35 publications

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Effects of a health promotion and fall prevention program in elderly individuals participating in interaction groups

Effects of a health promotion and fall prevention program in elderly individuals participating in interaction groups

Physical activity acting as a resource for social support among older adults in Brazil

Nível De Atividade Física E as Principais Barreiras Percebidas Por Idosos De Rio Claro

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