Amanda Soares

Prevalência de atividade física em mulheres

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of physical activity (PA) in women from Florianopolis–SC. Methods: Quantitative cross-sectional study conducted from 2012 to 2013 with 400 women aged 20-59 years in the urban area of the city of Florianopolis. A selfadministered questionnaire containing data on demographics, weight and height was used. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was applied. ANOVA was used to compare physical activity variables and the chi-squared test was used to compare the levels of physical activity (insufficiently active, active and very active). Significance level was set at 5% (p<0.05). Results: Approximately 58-76% of the women were considered sufficiently active, with a prevalence of moderate physical activity in all age groups, particularly at age 46-59 years (74 min/d). In all, 58.7% (n=232) of the women live with their partners, 81.8% (n=327) have a higher education degree, 74.5% (n=298) belong to socioeconomic class B, 46.8% (n=187) do not have children, and 74% (n=296) have normal weight. However, such variables do not seem to influence the practice of PA. Conclusion: The great number of very active women is highlighted and moderate physical activity is the most prevalent in all age groups. Therefore, they meet the recommendations for physical activity established by health agencies. doi: 10.5020/18061230.2014.p533

ATIVIDADE FÍSICA DE MÃES E DE ESCOLARES COM EXCESSO DE PESO E OBESIDADE

Objective: Verify the level of physical activity of mothers and children with overweight or obesity of the Latin American biggest public school, located in Florianopolis - SC. Method: This was a cross-sectional study with 214 participants, 107 students and their mothers. The variables used were: BMI of both, assessing obesity and overweight and those which instruments record the physical activity level of mothers and children (IPAC-short and DAFA). For data analysis were used descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: We identified that both students of both sexes are mostly in the 2nd third, 41% of boys and 38.4% girls, 61.6% of mothers with obesity are insufficiently active. In the age stratum, 24.29% of schoolchildren between 10 and 14 years are in the middle third and 39.2% of younger mothers were classified as insufficiently active. Conclusion: School children of both sexes are considered active, the obese mothers are considered insufficiently active and obese students are more active than children with overweight.

QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS PRATICANTES DE DANÇA DE SALÃO

Resumo The transversal cut study aimed to investigate the quality of life in ballroom dance practitioners in Florianopolis – SC. The sample was composed of 402 subjects aged 21 to 83 years, who use to attend ballroom dance classes. In order to perform the study, a questionnaire was carried out, which consists of four parts: personal identifi cation, socioeconomic status, dance practice and quality of life (assessed by means of the WHOQOL BREF Questionnaire). After carrying the study out it is observed that ballroom dance is searched by individuals in diff erent ages, particularly the younger unmarried ones belonging to an upperclass. Ballroom dance seems to be an instrument for improving/managing quality of life on the four diff erent domains (physical, psychological, social and environmental). By means of Spearman’s correlation the quality of life domain are associated to certain characteristics from which the most relevant were the participation in another activity (physical, psychological, social and environmental), the age (physical and environmental), the practice time (physical and social), and aspects of ballroom dance practice (physical). Furthermore, associations between physical, social, and environmental domains were found. The psychological domain is associated with the social one, and the environmental, is also associated with the psychological and social domains.

NÍVEL DE PERCEPÇÃO DE SAÚDE, ATIVIDADE FÍSICA E QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE IDOSOS

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the level of perceived health, physical activity and quality of life of older people from the city of Sao Jose - SC. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 190 subjects selected by convenience, 92% female. Then, a questionnaire divided into 4 parts was used as instrument: a) personal information and economic strata, b) perception of health, c) physical activity, and d) quality of life. Data underwent descriptive statistics. Results: Most of the patients were considered active (46%), insufficiently active (43%), with regular (40%) and good (37%) health perception. Regarding the domains of quality of life, scores generally ranged between 61-72%, in which the social field was considered the lowest and environmental field the highest. In addition, perceived quality of life according to its facets resulted in the total score of 72.1 ± 6.6, ranging from 46.8 to 84.3%, being therefore considered good. Conclusion: The elderly had a good quality of life, what goes against the facets that match such aging period. DESCRIPTORS: Elderly. Health. Motor Activity. Quality of life.