Ciro Romelio Rodriguez Añez

Distância percebida até as instalações de lazer e sua associação com a prática de atividade física e de exercícios em adolescentes de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

The aim of this study was to verify the association between perceived distance to recreational facilities (parks, gyms, sports courts, and bike lanes) for physical activity and exercise among adolescents in Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 1,474 adolescents (14-18 years) enrolled in public schools. There was an inverse association between distance (> 31 minutes) to gyms and sports courts and physical activity among boys (PR = 0.78; 95%CI: 0.69-0.88 and PR = 0.79; 95%CI: 0.66-0.95, respectively). The number of facilities near home was positively associated with physical activity in boys (PR = 1.18; 95%CI: 1.04-1.34). Among girls, distance (> 31 minutes) to sports courts was inversely associated with strength training (PR = 0.93; 95%CI: 0.87-0.99). The findings suggest that distance from home and number of recreational facilities in the neighborhood may affect patterns of physical activity among adolescents and that the association differs between boys and girls.O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a associacao entre a distância percebida ate instalacoes de lazer (parques, pracas, academias, ginasios e ciclovias) com a pratica de atividade fisica e de exercicios em adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. Estudo transversal realizado com amostra representativa de 1.474 adolescentes (14-18 anos), alunos da rede publica de ensino. Foi verificada associacao inversa entre a distância > 31 minutos ate academias e ginasios com a pratica de atividade fisica nos meninos (RP = 0,78; IC95%: 0,69-0,88 e RP = 0,79; IC95%: 0,66-0,95, respectivamente). O numero de instalacoes proximas da residencia associou-se positivamente com a pratica de atividade fisica nos meninos (RP = 1,18; IC95%: 1,04-1,34). Para as meninas, a distância > 31 minutos ate um ginasio apresentou associacao inversa com a pratica de exercicios de forca (RP = 0,93; IC95%: 0,87-0,99). Esses achados sugerem que a distância e a quantidade de instalacoes de lazer no bairro podem afetar o padrao de atividade fisica de adolescentes, sendo essa relacao diferente entre os sexos.

Autoeficácia e atividade física em adolescentes de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

Este trabalho teve o objetivo de analisar a associacao entre atividade fisica e autoeficacia em adolescentes. Realizou-se um estudo inquerito de base escolar com 1.698 adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. A atividade fisica foi avaliada segundo frequencia semanal (dias/semana) de pratica de atividade fisica de intensidade moderada ou vigorosa. A autoeficacia foi analisada segundo a soma de uma escala composta por dez itens. A associacao entre autoeficacia e atividade fisica foi testada pela regressao de Poisson (p < 0,05), estratificada por sexo. Entre os meninos, apenas elevada autoeficacia foi associada com todas as categorias de atividade fisica (p < 0,001), enquanto para as meninas niveis moderados e elevados de autoeficacia foram associados com todas as categorias de atividade fisica (p < 0,001). Conclui-se que a autoeficacia tem associacao positiva com atividade fisica entre adolescentes, no entanto esta relacao e mais consistente entre as meninas. Este e um aspecto importante para o delineamento de intervencoes para a promocao de atividade fisica nesse grupo populacional.This study aimed to examine the association between physical activity and self-efficacy in adolescents. A school-based survey was conducted with 1,698 adolescents from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. Physical activity was evaluated as weekly frequency (days per week) of moderate or vigorous physical activity. Self-efficacy was analyzed as the sum of a 10-item scale. The association between self-efficacy and physical activity was tested by Poisson regression (p < 0.05), stratified by gender. Among boys, only high self-efficacy was associated with all categories of physical activity (p < 0.001), while for girls moderate and high levels of self-efficacy were associated with all categories of physical activity (p < 0.001). In conclusion, self-efficacy showed a positive association with physical activity in adolescents, although the relationship was more consistent in girls. The finding is important for designing interventions to promote physical activity in this age group.

Perceived distance to recreational facilities and the association with physical activity and exercise among adolescents in Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil

The aim of this study was to verify the association between perceived distance to recreational facilities (parks, gyms, sports courts, and bike lanes) for physical activity and exercise among adolescents in Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 1,474 adolescents (14-18 years) enrolled in public schools. There was an inverse association between distance (> 31 minutes) to gyms and sports courts and physical activity among boys (PR = 0.78; 95%CI: 0.69-0.88 and PR = 0.79; 95%CI: 0.66-0.95, respectively). The number of facilities near home was positively associated with physical activity in boys (PR = 1.18; 95%CI: 1.04-1.34). Among girls, distance (> 31 minutes) to sports courts was inversely associated with strength training (PR = 0.93; 95%CI: 0.87-0.99). The findings suggest that distance from home and number of recreational facilities in the neighborhood may affect patterns of physical activity among adolescents and that the association differs between boys and girls.O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a associacao entre a distância percebida ate instalacoes de lazer (parques, pracas, academias, ginasios e ciclovias) com a pratica de atividade fisica e de exercicios em adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. Estudo transversal realizado com amostra representativa de 1.474 adolescentes (14-18 anos), alunos da rede publica de ensino. Foi verificada associacao inversa entre a distância > 31 minutos ate academias e ginasios com a pratica de atividade fisica nos meninos (RP = 0,78; IC95%: 0,69-0,88 e RP = 0,79; IC95%: 0,66-0,95, respectivamente). O numero de instalacoes proximas da residencia associou-se positivamente com a pratica de atividade fisica nos meninos (RP = 1,18; IC95%: 1,04-1,34). Para as meninas, a distância > 31 minutos ate um ginasio apresentou associacao inversa com a pratica de exercicios de forca (RP = 0,93; IC95%: 0,87-0,99). Esses achados sugerem que a distância e a quantidade de instalacoes de lazer no bairro podem afetar o padrao de atividade fisica de adolescentes, sendo essa relacao diferente entre os sexos.

Apoio social e prática de atividade física em adolescentes da rede pública de ensino: qual a importância da família e dos amigos?

The aim of this study was to verify the association between different types and sources of social support and physical activity among adolescents from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. A school-based survey was conducted with a representative sample of adolescents from public schools (n = 1,469). Multiple regression models were used to test the association between weekly frequency and sources of social support from family and friends and weekly frequency of physical activity. Among boys, frequent company of family (PR: 2.88; 95%CI: 2.00-4.13) and friends (PR: 5.46; 95%CI: 2.33-12.78) and positive reinforcement from friends (PR: 1.81; 95%CI: 1.18-2.77) were positively associated with physical activity. Sporadic invitation by the family was negatively associated with physical activity (PR: 0.66; 95%CI: 0.46-1.14). For girls, frequent company of family (PR: 3.39; 95%CI: 1.49-7.69) and friends (PR: 4.06; 95%CI: 2.22-7.45) increased the likelihood of physical activity. Company of friends was the most important type of social support for physical activity among these adolescents.O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a associacao entre diferentes tipos e fontes de apoio social com a pratica de atividade fisica exercida de adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. Um inquerito de base escolar foi realizado com amostra representativa de adolescentes da rede publica de ensino (n = 1.469). Modelos de regressao multipla foram utilizados para testar a associacao entre a frequencia semanal de apoio social recebido da familia e dos amigos com a pratica de atividade fisica. Entre os meninos, a companhia frequente da familia (RP: 2,88; IC95%: 2,00-4,13) e a dos amigos (RP: 5,46; IC95%: 2,33-12,78), alem do reforco positivo destes (RP: 1,81; IC95%: 1,18-2,77), apresentaram associacao positiva com a atividade fisica. O convite esporadico da familia apresentou associacao negativa (RP: 0,66; IC95%: 0,46-1,14). Para as meninas, a companhia frequente da familia (RP: 3,39; IC95%: 1,49-7,69) e a dos amigos (RP: 4,06; IC95%: 2,22-7,45) aumentam a probabilidade da realizacao de atividade fisica. Conclui-se que a companhia dos amigos e o tipo de apoio social mais importante para a pratica de atividade fisica de adolescentes.

Social support and physical activity in adolescents from public schools: the importance of family and friends

The aim of this study was to verify the association between different types and sources of social support and physical activity among adolescents from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. A school-based survey was conducted with a representative sample of adolescents from public schools (n = 1,469). Multiple regression models were used to test the association between weekly frequency and sources of social support from family and friends and weekly frequency of physical activity. Among boys, frequent company of family (PR: 2.88; 95%CI: 2.00-4.13) and friends (PR: 5.46; 95%CI: 2.33-12.78) and positive reinforcement from friends (PR: 1.81; 95%CI: 1.18-2.77) were positively associated with physical activity. Sporadic invitation by the family was negatively associated with physical activity (PR: 0.66; 95%CI: 0.46-1.14). For girls, frequent company of family (PR: 3.39; 95%CI: 1.49-7.69) and friends (PR: 4.06; 95%CI: 2.22-7.45) increased the likelihood of physical activity. Company of friends was the most important type of social support for physical activity among these adolescents.O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a associacao entre diferentes tipos e fontes de apoio social com a pratica de atividade fisica exercida de adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. Um inquerito de base escolar foi realizado com amostra representativa de adolescentes da rede publica de ensino (n = 1.469). Modelos de regressao multipla foram utilizados para testar a associacao entre a frequencia semanal de apoio social recebido da familia e dos amigos com a pratica de atividade fisica. Entre os meninos, a companhia frequente da familia (RP: 2,88; IC95%: 2,00-4,13) e a dos amigos (RP: 5,46; IC95%: 2,33-12,78), alem do reforco positivo destes (RP: 1,81; IC95%: 1,18-2,77), apresentaram associacao positiva com a atividade fisica. O convite esporadico da familia apresentou associacao negativa (RP: 0,66; IC95%: 0,46-1,14). Para as meninas, a companhia frequente da familia (RP: 3,39; IC95%: 1,49-7,69) e a dos amigos (RP: 4,06; IC95%: 2,22-7,45) aumentam a probabilidade da realizacao de atividade fisica. Conclui-se que a companhia dos amigos e o tipo de apoio social mais importante para a pratica de atividade fisica de adolescentes.

Self-efficacy and physical activity in adolescents in Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil

Este trabalho teve o objetivo de analisar a associacao entre atividade fisica e autoeficacia em adolescentes. Realizou-se um estudo inquerito de base escolar com 1.698 adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. A atividade fisica foi avaliada segundo frequencia semanal (dias/semana) de pratica de atividade fisica de intensidade moderada ou vigorosa. A autoeficacia foi analisada segundo a soma de uma escala composta por dez itens. A associacao entre autoeficacia e atividade fisica foi testada pela regressao de Poisson (p < 0,05), estratificada por sexo. Entre os meninos, apenas elevada autoeficacia foi associada com todas as categorias de atividade fisica (p < 0,001), enquanto para as meninas niveis moderados e elevados de autoeficacia foram associados com todas as categorias de atividade fisica (p < 0,001). Conclui-se que a autoeficacia tem associacao positiva com atividade fisica entre adolescentes, no entanto esta relacao e mais consistente entre as meninas. Este e um aspecto importante para o delineamento de intervencoes para a promocao de atividade fisica nesse grupo populacional.This study aimed to examine the association between physical activity and self-efficacy in adolescents. A school-based survey was conducted with 1,698 adolescents from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. Physical activity was evaluated as weekly frequency (days per week) of moderate or vigorous physical activity. Self-efficacy was analyzed as the sum of a 10-item scale. The association between self-efficacy and physical activity was tested by Poisson regression (p < 0.05), stratified by gender. Among boys, only high self-efficacy was associated with all categories of physical activity (p < 0.001), while for girls moderate and high levels of self-efficacy were associated with all categories of physical activity (p < 0.001). In conclusion, self-efficacy showed a positive association with physical activity in adolescents, although the relationship was more consistent in girls. The finding is important for designing interventions to promote physical activity in this age group.

Study protocol: healthy urban living and ageing in place (HULAP): an international, mixed methods study examining the associations between physical activity, built and social environments for older adults the UK and Brazil

BackgroundThe ability to ‘age in place’ is dependent on a range of inter-personal, social and built environment attributes, with the latter being a key area for potential intervention. There is an emerging body of evidence that indicates the type of built environment features that may best support age friendly communities, but there is a need to expand and consolidate this, while generating a better understanding of how on how research findings can be most effectively be translated in to policy and practice.MethodsThe study is based on two case study cities, Curtiba (Brazil) and Belfast (UK), which have highly contrasting physical, social and policy environments. The study deploys a mix methods approach, mirrored in each city. This includes the recruitment of 300 participants in each city to wear GPS and accelerometers, a survey capturing physical functioning and other personal attributes, as well as their perception of their local environment using NEWS-A. The study will also measure the built environments of the cities using GIS and develop a tool for auditing the routes used by participants around their neighbourhoods. The study seeks to comparatively map the policy actors and resources involved in healthy ageing in the two cities through interviews, focus groups and discourse analysis. Finally, the study has a significant knowledge exchange component, including the development of a tool to assess the capacities of both researchers and research users to maximise the impact of the research findings.DiscussionThe HULAP study has been designed and implemented by a multi-disciplinary team and integrates differing methodologies to purposefully impact on policy and practice on healthy ageing in high and low-middle income countries. It has particular strengths in its combination of objective and self-reported measures using validated tools and the integration of GPS, accelerometer and GIS data to provide a robust assessment of ‘spatial energetics’. The strong knowledge exchange strand means that the study is expected to also contribute to our understanding of how to maximise research impact in this field and create effective evidence for linking older adult’s physical activity with the social, built and policy environments.

Apoyo social y práctica de actividad física en adolescentes de la escuela pública: ¿Cuál es la importancia de la familia y los amigos?

The aim of this study was to verify the association between different types and sources of social support and physical activity among adolescents from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. A school-based survey was conducted with a representative sample of adolescents from public schools (n = 1,469). Multiple regression models were used to test the association between weekly frequency and sources of social support from family and friends and weekly frequency of physical activity. Among boys, frequent company of family (PR: 2.88; 95%CI: 2.00-4.13) and friends (PR: 5.46; 95%CI: 2.33-12.78) and positive reinforcement from friends (PR: 1.81; 95%CI: 1.18-2.77) were positively associated with physical activity. Sporadic invitation by the family was negatively associated with physical activity (PR: 0.66; 95%CI: 0.46-1.14). For girls, frequent company of family (PR: 3.39; 95%CI: 1.49-7.69) and friends (PR: 4.06; 95%CI: 2.22-7.45) increased the likelihood of physical activity. Company of friends was the most important type of social support for physical activity among these adolescents.O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a associacao entre diferentes tipos e fontes de apoio social com a pratica de atividade fisica exercida de adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. Um inquerito de base escolar foi realizado com amostra representativa de adolescentes da rede publica de ensino (n = 1.469). Modelos de regressao multipla foram utilizados para testar a associacao entre a frequencia semanal de apoio social recebido da familia e dos amigos com a pratica de atividade fisica. Entre os meninos, a companhia frequente da familia (RP: 2,88; IC95%: 2,00-4,13) e a dos amigos (RP: 5,46; IC95%: 2,33-12,78), alem do reforco positivo destes (RP: 1,81; IC95%: 1,18-2,77), apresentaram associacao positiva com a atividade fisica. O convite esporadico da familia apresentou associacao negativa (RP: 0,66; IC95%: 0,46-1,14). Para as meninas, a companhia frequente da familia (RP: 3,39; IC95%: 1,49-7,69) e a dos amigos (RP: 4,06; IC95%: 2,22-7,45) aumentam a probabilidade da realizacao de atividade fisica. Conclui-se que a companhia dos amigos e o tipo de apoio social mais importante para a pratica de atividade fisica de adolescentes.

La percepción de la distancia a las instalaciones de ocio y su relación con la actividad física y el ejercicio en los adolescentes de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

The aim of this study was to verify the association between perceived distance to recreational facilities (parks, gyms, sports courts, and bike lanes) for physical activity and exercise among adolescents in Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 1,474 adolescents (14-18 years) enrolled in public schools. There was an inverse association between distance (> 31 minutes) to gyms and sports courts and physical activity among boys (PR = 0.78; 95%CI: 0.69-0.88 and PR = 0.79; 95%CI: 0.66-0.95, respectively). The number of facilities near home was positively associated with physical activity in boys (PR = 1.18; 95%CI: 1.04-1.34). Among girls, distance (> 31 minutes) to sports courts was inversely associated with strength training (PR = 0.93; 95%CI: 0.87-0.99). The findings suggest that distance from home and number of recreational facilities in the neighborhood may affect patterns of physical activity among adolescents and that the association differs between boys and girls.O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a associacao entre a distância percebida ate instalacoes de lazer (parques, pracas, academias, ginasios e ciclovias) com a pratica de atividade fisica e de exercicios em adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. Estudo transversal realizado com amostra representativa de 1.474 adolescentes (14-18 anos), alunos da rede publica de ensino. Foi verificada associacao inversa entre a distância > 31 minutos ate academias e ginasios com a pratica de atividade fisica nos meninos (RP = 0,78; IC95%: 0,69-0,88 e RP = 0,79; IC95%: 0,66-0,95, respectivamente). O numero de instalacoes proximas da residencia associou-se positivamente com a pratica de atividade fisica nos meninos (RP = 1,18; IC95%: 1,04-1,34). Para as meninas, a distância > 31 minutos ate um ginasio apresentou associacao inversa com a pratica de exercicios de forca (RP = 0,93; IC95%: 0,87-0,99). Esses achados sugerem que a distância e a quantidade de instalacoes de lazer no bairro podem afetar o padrao de atividade fisica de adolescentes, sendo essa relacao diferente entre os sexos.

La autoeficacia y la actividad física en adolescentes de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

Este trabalho teve o objetivo de analisar a associacao entre atividade fisica e autoeficacia em adolescentes. Realizou-se um estudo inquerito de base escolar com 1.698 adolescentes de Curitiba, Parana, Brasil. A atividade fisica foi avaliada segundo frequencia semanal (dias/semana) de pratica de atividade fisica de intensidade moderada ou vigorosa. A autoeficacia foi analisada segundo a soma de uma escala composta por dez itens. A associacao entre autoeficacia e atividade fisica foi testada pela regressao de Poisson (p < 0,05), estratificada por sexo. Entre os meninos, apenas elevada autoeficacia foi associada com todas as categorias de atividade fisica (p < 0,001), enquanto para as meninas niveis moderados e elevados de autoeficacia foram associados com todas as categorias de atividade fisica (p < 0,001). Conclui-se que a autoeficacia tem associacao positiva com atividade fisica entre adolescentes, no entanto esta relacao e mais consistente entre as meninas. Este e um aspecto importante para o delineamento de intervencoes para a promocao de atividade fisica nesse grupo populacional.This study aimed to examine the association between physical activity and self-efficacy in adolescents. A school-based survey was conducted with 1,698 adolescents from Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. Physical activity was evaluated as weekly frequency (days per week) of moderate or vigorous physical activity. Self-efficacy was analyzed as the sum of a 10-item scale. The association between self-efficacy and physical activity was tested by Poisson regression (p < 0.05), stratified by gender. Among boys, only high self-efficacy was associated with all categories of physical activity (p < 0.001), while for girls moderate and high levels of self-efficacy were associated with all categories of physical activity (p < 0.001). In conclusion, self-efficacy showed a positive association with physical activity in adolescents, although the relationship was more consistent in girls. The finding is important for designing interventions to promote physical activity in this age group.