Engagement in physical activity (PA) depends on intrapersonal, interpersonal/cultural, organizational, physical environment and political factors. Considering that it is important to understand this phenomenon in different populational contexts, this study aimed to investigate the factors related to engagement in PA according to sociodemographic aspects, eating habits, self-rated health, activities of daily living, noncommunicable diseases, mental health and public policies in Brazilian older people. This study had a cross-sectional design and used data from the Brazilian National Health Survey, 2019. Sample size was composed of 22,726 participants, aged 60 years or older, of both sexes, and all the data were collected by interview/questionnaire. According to the adjusted logistic regression, males were more active than females (OR = 1.59 (95% CI 1.40–1.80)), and those living in northern and northeastern Brazil were more likely to be inactive when compared to the southeastern region. Moreover, those with a higher educational level and income (OR = 1.36 (1.06–1.73) and OR = 1.60 (1.22–2.11)); with healthy eating habits (OR = 1.05 (1.03–1.06)); with positive self-rated health (OR = 2.67 (95% CI 1.51–4.71)); with better functional autonomy (OR = 1.22 (1.17–1.27)); and who reported that there was some public place (square, park, closed street, beach) to go for a walk, exercise or practice sport close to their home were more likely to be active (OR = 1.49 (1.34–1.67)). Sociodemographic factors, healthy eating habits, positive self-rated health, higher functioning in activities of daily living and living close to places where PA is practiced were associated with regular engagement in PA (i.e., ≥150 min/week).
O projeto Erguer/Aracaju tem como proposta acompanhar a evolução cognitiva e do desempenho acadêmico, bem como, a diminuição do comportamento sedentário dos alunos através do movimento nas aulas. Este relato de experiência objetiva analisar a intervenção e implementação do Projeto Erguer/Aracaju a respeito das aulas fisicamente ativas e pausas ativas. Atualmente a pesquisa acontece em seis escolas da rede municipal de Aracaju-SE. As escolas estão divididas em grupos de intervenção (aulas fisicamente ativas e pausas ativas) e grupo controle. A amostra é composta por 181 crianças do primeiro ano do ensino fundamental do ano letivo de 2022. Este relato reflete sobre as informações obtidas empiricamente a partir da coleta de dados, das reuniões semanais da equipe de pesquisa, dos diários de campo, filmagens das intervenções e capacitação dos professores. O conteúdo do projeto foi inserido na organização pedagógica das escolas durante o ano letivo, e os resultados indicam que as ações do projeto Erguer/Aracaju foram positivas e precisam se intensificar para que essa nova perspectiva se mantenha fortalecida.
Introdução: A contagem do número de passos tem sido uma grande vantagem para avaliar os comportamentos relacionados aos indicadores de saúde da população, inclusive em crianças com idade escolar. Objetivo: Analisar a correlação entre o número de passos diários, índice de massa corporal, qualidade de vida e tempo de sono de escolares. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com duas turmas do 1º ano de uma escola da rede municipal de Aracaju, Brasil. A amostra foi composta por 31 alunos de ambos os sexos com idade entre 6 e 8 anos. O número de passos foi obtido através de pedômetros. Foram coletadas informações antropométricas de peso e altura, qualidade de vida (questionário AUQEI), sonolência diurna (Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale) e tempo de sono (registro diário). Foram realizadas análises descritivas e de correlação. Resultados: A maioria das crianças apresentaram boa qualidade de vida e tempo de sono suficiente. Observamos correlação moderada e positiva entre o número de passos na escola e o escore de qualidade de vida (Rho 0,50; p = 0,01). Conclusão: O número de passos na escola está correlacionado positivamente com a qualidade de vida de crianças. Todavia, são necessários mais estudos que ajudem a esclarecer melhor a relação do número de passos no ambiente escolar.
This study analyzed whether sociodemographic factors, health perception, dietary habits, and screen time are related to physical activity (PA) in older people with and without non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey; the sample was older adults (≥60 years old; n = 22,726). The outcome of this study was being physically active or inactive during leisure time, and NCD was used as a moderating variable. The correlates investigated were sociodemographic and health-related variables. According to the logistic regression analysis, it was observed that being male had an association only in the group with NCDs (OR = 1.25 (1.05–1.48)), as well as residing in the northeastern region (OR = 1.26 (1.04–1.53)). On the other hand, high levels of education (OR = 4.09 (2.92–5.2); OR = 1.92 (1.48–2.49)) and income (OR = 1.64 (1.09–2.48); OR = 1.86 (1.33–2.60)) were associated with PA in both groups, as well as dietary habits (OR = 1.03 (1.01–1.05); (OR = 1.05 (1.04–1.07)). Advanced age (OR = 0.96 (0.94–0.97); OR = 0.97 (0.96–0.98)) and reporting a regular health perception (OR = 0.53 (0.43–0.66); OR = 0.61 (0.52–0.73)) were factors associated with physical inactivity in both groups. Gender, education, and income were unequally associated with an active lifestyle in both groups, and therefore, barriers to PA may arise.
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