Physical Activity and Sleep in Adults and Older Adults in Southern Brazil

Monteiro, Luciana Zaranza; Farias, Joni Marcio de; Lima, Tiago Rodrigues de; Schäfer, Antônio Augusto; Meller, Fernanda Oliveira; Silva, Diego Augusto Santos

doi:10.3390/ijerph20021461

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“…Furthermore, they must reduce their sitting time and alternate it with some PA (Füzéki et al, 2017). A study conducted by Monteiro et al (2023) showed that an active lifestyle that includes moderate and vigorous PA for adults and older adults has benefits for physical and mental health, well-being, and good sleep quality. Owing to these multiple positive effects, this kind of activity must be encouraged during the leisure time of adults and the general population.…”

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The Perception of Physical Activity / Physical Education Among University Employees

Leuciuc,

Boca,

Petrariu

et al. 2023

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Questionnaires are an effective way to assess the level of physical activity. The aim of our study was to assess subjectively the physical activity of university employees by using a self-report scale. The online self-report questionnaire used in our study was applied anonymously in October 2021 and was completed by 126 respondents. To analyze the results, we used analysis of variance and Bonferroni post hoc test for the groups (gender, occupation, area of residence, level of study, and age) included in our research. The analysis by gender revealed that females were more active than males. Participants from rural areas were the most active group in our study compared to those from urban areas, who recorded one of the smallest values. Statistical significance was achieved in all analyses. This study assessed the level of physical activity among university employees, and the results of our analysis showed that over 78% of the participants met the requirements of moderate to high-level physical activity according to the guidelines. Our results and data analysis suggest that the perception of physical activity / physical education in the daily life of university employees is high, but professional activity and leisure time prevail in their schedule.

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The Perception of Physical Activity / Physical Education Among University Employees

Leuciuc,

Boca,

Petrariu

et al. 2023

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“…7 Moreover, according to data on Dutch adults, 32.1% had a problem related to poor sleep quality, and 43.2% reported not getting enough sleep. 8 Another study on three preindustrial societies illustrated that, on average, hunters and gatherers in Africa and Bolivia have a sleep duration of 5.4-7.1 h. 9 A growing percentage of people are limiting their sleep due to rising demands and lifestyle modifications such as extended work hours, increased environmental lighting, and the inclusion of new communication devices that create a lifestyle of perpetual availability. 10,11 However, these shifts in sleep patterns aren't without repercussions.…”

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“…Moreover, according to data on Dutch adults, 32.1% had a problem related to poor sleep quality, and 43.2% reported not getting enough sleep 8 . Another study on three preindustrial societies illustrated that, on average, hunters and gatherers in Africa and Bolivia have a sleep duration of 5.4–7.1 h 9 …”

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Unveiling the sleep‐cardiovascular connection: Novel perspectives and interventions—A narrative review

Berjaoui,

Tesfasilassie Kibrom,

Ghayyad

et al. 2023

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IntroductionSleep is an important neurophysiological condition that is intricately linked to general health, laying the basis for both physiological and psychological well‐being. A thorough examination of sleep disorders and cardiovascular health demonstrates their deep relationship, emphasizing the numerous diagnostic tools and treatment techniques available.AimThis study aims to examine the impact, mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, treatment strategies, implications, and healthcare interventions of the sleep‐cardiovascular connection, to better understand the relationship between sleep disorders and cardiovascular health.MethodsThe paper reviews key studies conducted from 2015‐till date, investigating the impact of sleep disorders on the cardiovascular system. It looked into data relating to cardiovascular outcomes based on the degree of sleep disorders, considered potential confounding factors, and addressed current research constraints.ResultsThe findings highlight a strong link between sleep problems and poor cardiovascular outcomes. Emerging diagnostic tools, such as enhanced sleep‐related technology and biomarkers, open up new avenues for determining the impact of sleep disturbances on cardiovascular health. In addition, the research discusses several treatment options, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy to pharmaceutical therapies, and their potential benefits in addressing sleep‐related cardiovascular risks.ConclusionThe complex association between sleep disturbances and cardiovascular health emphasizes the need to recognize sleep as a critical component of overall well‐being. Thus collaboration among medical disciplines, as well as individualized therapies, are critical to improving patient care. Moreover, Understanding and managing the consequences of sleep problems on cardiovascular health can lead to more effective interventions, better outcomes, and improved public health as research advances.

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“…The demographic and socioeconomic factors included age, ethnicity, income, and educational level (Li et al, 2018;Mander et al, 2017;Whinnery et al, 2014). As for lifestyle factors, increasing evidence suggested an association between reduced sleep time and unhealthy lifestyles, including physical inactivity (Monteiro et al, 2023), smoking (Jaehne et al, 2012), and drinking alcohol (Ebrahim et al, 2013). The third grouping included health-related variables: higher BMI (Appelhans et al, 2013;Deacon-Crouch et al, 2020), hypertension (Li & Shang, 2021), and diabetes (Chattu et al, 2019) were closely related to decreased sleep duration.…”

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The early‐stage impacts of shock events on adult sleep: Lessons from the COVID‐19 pandemic

Yuan,

Hu,

Zeng

et al. 2024

Stress and Health

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The present study aims to estimate the early‐stage association of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic with sleep duration, 4 months after the initial outbreak, at a national level. Using the China Family Panel Studies in 2018 and its follow‐up in 2020, 16,563 adult participants were analyzed in our study. The first wave transmissibility of the COVID‐19 pandemic in mainland China was used as a quasi‐natural experiment. The difference in difference method was employed to compare variations across participants interviewed before or after the pandemic and between groups from provinces with different COVID‐19 severity. The study observed a decline in workday sleep duration among adults, regardless of their employment status. Specifically, working adults experienced a significant decrease in sleep duration on work days (−1.54, 95% confidence interval −2.16 to −0.92), alongside an increase on work‐free days (2.41, 1.56–3.24), leading to a wider sleep discrepancy in sleep patterns (3.95, 3.31–4.59). Noteworthy, working‐age adults (−2.00, −2.79 to −1.22) and males (−3.31, −4.31 to −2.30) exhibited greater sleep decreases on work days, whereas females exhibited a more pronounced disparity in sleep patterns (6.18, 4.73–7.63) between work and work‐free days. The pandemic is significantly associated with prolonged changes in adults' sleep duration, including sleep decreases on work days and catch‐up sleep on work‐free days for working adults. To prepare for future global emergencies, the government may need to promote resilience to mitigate the pandemic's adverse impacts on the working population. Guaranteeing adequate sleep among working adults and reducing sleep debt should be prioritized in such efforts.

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Physical Activity and Sleep in Adults and Older Adults in Southern Brazil

Cited by 8 publications

References 36 publications

The Perception of Physical Activity / Physical Education Among University Employees

The Perception of Physical Activity / Physical Education Among University Employees

Unveiling the sleep‐cardiovascular connection: Novel perspectives and interventions—A narrative review

The early‐stage impacts of shock events on adult sleep: Lessons from the COVID‐19 pandemic

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