ResumoIntroduction: Sleep is a vital and physiological necessity that has the power to restore one's organism and to conserve one's energy. Among teenagers, it was noticed that there was a decrease in sleep hours, making them become vulnerable to the insomnia state. Objective: To verify the levels of insomnia among teenagers before and after the participation in a physical exercise program. Methods: This research is an epidemiological study, almost experimental and analytical. In the first stage, there were promoted laboratory exams, anthropometric, hemodynamic, and nutritional and psychological analysis for 635 teenagers aged between 10 to 16 years. Among them, 63 teenagers were diagnosed with overweight and obesity, so they were invited to participate in a physical exercise program. Results: The control group showed a bigger percentage of insomnia (above average), in both the pre-test (72.7%) and in the post-test (90%), and in the average comparison of the two groups there was a significant difference (p = 0.006). Conclusion: A significant decrease of the levels of insomnia among teenagers that participated in the exercise program was noted, providing greater well-being and mood for their daily activities. AbstractIntrodução: O sono é uma necessidade vital e fisiológica que tem o poder de restauração do organismo e conservação da energia. Entre os adolescentes, notou-se que houve uma diminuição nas horas de sono tornando-os muito vulneráveis à apresentação do quadro de insônia. Objetivo: Verificar níveis de insônia entre adolescentes com excesso de peso antes e depois de um programa de exercício físico. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico quase experimental e analítico. Na primeira fase do estudo, foram realizados exames laboratoriais, antropométricos, hemodinâmicos e análises nutricionais e psicológicas em 635 adolescentes com idade entre 10 a 16 anos. Destes, 63 adolescentes foram diagnosticados com exceso de peso sendo convidados a participarem de um programa de exercício fisico. Resultados: O grupo-controle evidenciou maior percentual (acima da média) de insônia, tanto no pré (72,7%), quanto no pós teste (90%), e na comparação das médias dos dois grupos, houve uma diferença significativa (p = 0,006). Conclusão: Ressalta-se a significativa diminuição nos níveis de insônia entre os adolescentes que participaram do programa de exercício, propiciando maior bem-estar e disposição para o dia a dia.Palavras-chave: Insônia. Adolescentes. Excesso de peso.
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