Elto Legnani

Transtornos alimentares e imagem corporal em acadêmicos de Educação Física

The objective of this study was to identify the relationships possible eating disorders and distortion of body image in physical education students. The sample was composed by 229 students (45.6% males). The body image was analyzed by mean Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) and the eating disorders through Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26). The presence of possible eating disorders was associated with distortion of body image (p<0.001) and not with nutritional status (p=0.448). Already the distortion in body image was associated both with possible eating disorders (p<0.001) and with the nutritional status (p=0.016). The university students with distortion of body image that were 5.29-folder higher (CI 95%: 2.15-13.09) when compared with no disorders group. The possible eating disorders indicators and distortion body image were higher in females and the higher nutritional status prevalence in males.The objective of this study was to identify the relationships possible eating disorders and distortion of body image in physical education students. The sample was composed by 229 students (45.6% males). The body image was analyzed by mean Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) and the eating disorders through Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26). The presence of possible eating disorders was associated with distortion of body image (p<0.001) and not with nutritional status (p=0.448). Already the distortion in body image was associated both with possible eating disorders (p<0.001) and with the nutritional status (p=0.016). The university students with distortion of body image that were 5.29-folder higher (CI 95%: 2.15-13.09) when compared with no disorders group. The possible eating disorders indicators and distortion body image were higher in females and the higher nutritional status prevalence in males.

Fatores de risco à saúde cardiovascular em escolaresda Tríplice Fronteira

This study identified cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in students from Tri-Border Region: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Study participants were 1.183 adolescents of both sexes, ages from 15 to 18 years, who completed a questionnaire to identify the CRF. The proportion of adolescents with four or more CRF was 65.2%. Brazilian male adolescents had the highest prevalence of insufficiently active (78.3%), while the low consumption of vegetables (39.4%) and high time in sedentary activities (83.1%) were higher in Argentinean male adolescents. Paraguayan female adolescents had the highest proportion of insufficiently active (83.0%), while the high time in TV and media, low consumption of fruit, alcohol consumption and the clustering of four or more CRF were higher in Argentinean female adolescents (38.3%, 92.5%, 59.7% and 69.2%, respectively). These results may contribute to policies of healthy lifestyle promotion in the Tri-Border Region.

Propriedades psicométricas da versão brasileira do Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2)

This study aims to validate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2). The original version was translated into Portuguese and back-translated into English. After minor changes identified in the translation process, the Portuguese version of the EMI-2 showed semantic, idiomatic, cultural and conceptual equivalences. The final version of the translated EMI-2 was administered in sample of 2380 university of both sexes to identify the psychometric properties. The adequacy of the translated version with 44 items distributed among 10 factors was tested, and construct confirmatory validity for the selected sample was assumed. The results showed Cronbachs alpha coefficient acceptable (.738 to .918) and 78.4% of items had substantial kappa index of agreement (> 61%) when the application of the questionnaire was repeated. In conclusion, the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric qualities of the EMI-2 were satisfactory, thus enabling its application in studies in Brazil.

Associação entre comportamento alimentar, consumo de cigarro, drogas e episódios depressivos em adolescentes

Objective The goal of this study was to identify the prevalence of symptoms of eating disorders in female students enrolled in state elementary schools and investigate a possible association between these eating disorders and smoking, illicit drug use and depressive episodes. Methods The Bulimic Investigatory Test of Edinburgh with symptom and severity scales and the Eating Attitudes Test - 26 with additional questions on smoking, illicit drug use and depressive episodes were used. The sample consisted of roughly 300 female students aged 10 to 15 years. Results The results showed that 4.2% and 3.6% of the students presented symptoms of eating disorders according to the Bulimic Investigatory Test of Edinburgh and Eating Attitudes Test - 26, respectively. The rates of smoking, illicit drug use and depressive episodes were 4.2%, 4.9% and 10.7%, respectively. Depressive episodes were significantly associated with the following parameters: Bulimic Investigatory Test of Edinburgh - symptom scale (p=0.04) and Bulimic Investigatory Test of Edinburgh - severity scale (p=0.02). Smoking (p=0.01) and illicit drug use (p=0.04) were also associated with the Bulimic Investigatory Test of Edinburgh - symptom scale. Conclusion This study found that these students were at high risk of developing risky behaviors, such as eating disorders and depressive episodes.

Exercise motives in a sample of Brazilian university students

Objetivo del estudio fue identificar los motivos que pueden inducir los estudiantes universitarios a practicar ejercicio fisico, segun algunos indicadores socio-demograficos. Participaron del estudio 2.380 sujetos (1.213 ninas y 1.167 ninos) con edad entre 20 y 30 anos. Motivos para el ejercicio fisico fueron identificados por la version traducida y adaptada del Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2). Los estudiantes universitarios reportaron ofrecer significativamente mayor importancia al ejercicio fisico por los motivos asociados con la Prevencion de Enfermedades. Los factores menos enfasis en el lenguaje estadistica se identificaron en el contexto de la motivacion relacionada con el Reconocimiento Social y de la Competencia. Sexo, edad, nivel economico familiar, estado civil, experiencia de practica y status de peso corporal revelaron efecto significativo sobre el grado de importancia indicado por los estudiantes universitarios para el ejercicio fisico. En conclusion, los hallazgos pueden contribuir a disenar programas para promover el ejercicio fisico y la probable reduccion de la incidencia de abandono entre los estudiantes universitarios.

SIMULTANEIDADE DE FATORES DE RISCO CARDIOVASCULAR EM UNIVERSITÁRIOS: PREVALÊNCIA E COMPARAÇÃO ENTRE PERÍODOS DE GRADUAÇÃO

The clustering of several factors may be at greater risk to the individual than a single risk factor. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of clustering factors between senior students (402) and freshmen students (1,197). The risk factors observed were the insufficient physical activity, the behaviors of smoking, drinking and eating habits. The obesity, abdominal fat and high blood pressure were measured. The clustering of risk factor was categorized according to the frequency, 1 to 3; 4 to 6; 7 or more. The prevalences between the graduation periods were compared using the chi-square test. The prevalence of 1 to 3 clustered risk factors was higher among freshmen (39.3%) than senior students (25.1%) p <0.001. Prevalence of 4 and 6 clustered risk factors were more among senior students (67.7%) than freshmen (55.5%) p <0.001, as well as clustered of 7 or more risk factors (7.2% among senior students and 4.1% to freshmen) p <0.01. Therefore, the greatest number of clustered risk factors was found in senior students compared to freshmen. Descriptors: Students; Risk Factors; Physical Activity; Cardiovascular Diseases.

Motivos para a prática de exercício físico em universitários e fatores associados

Objetivo do estudo foi identificar motivos para pratica de exercicio fisico em universitarios de acordo com sexo, idade e condicao economica. Amostra foi constituida por 238 0 sujeitos (121 3 mocas e 116 7 rapazes), com idades entre 18 e 35 anos. Motivos para pratica de exercicio fisico foram identificados mediante versao traduzida do Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2). Rapazes reportaram oferecer significativamente maior importância para pratica de exercicio fisico em motivos identificados com Condicao Fisica e Competicao, e mocas com Controle de Peso Corporal e Aparencia Fisica. Motivos relacionados a Prevencao de Doencas, ao Controle de Peso Corporal e a Reabilitacao de Saude aumentaram significativamente com a idade. Motivos associados ao Controle de Peso Corporal e a Aparencia Fisica receberam importância significativamente maior pelos universitarios mais privilegiados economicamente. Concluindo, resultados encontrados poderao contribuir para delineamento de programas de promocao de exercicio fisico e provavel reducao dos casos de abandono entre os universitarios.

Fatores motivacionais associados à prática de exercício físico em estudantes universitários

ABSTRACT: The study identified motivational factors associated with physical exercise in college students through translated and adapted version of the Exercise Motivations Inventory. Methodo-logy: the participants were 63 students (20 and 30 years). Results: The main motivating factors for physical exercise were Prevention of Disease, Pleasure/Well-being and Physical Condition. Significant differences between genders were observed in five motivational factors: Affiliation (p ≤ 0.01), Competition (p ≤ 0.01), Body Weight Control (p ≤ 0.04), Rehabilitation of health (p ≤ 0.03) and Social Recognition (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: important motivational aspects to be considered in interventions aimed at the promotion of regular physical exercise in this group of individuals. KEYWORDS: Motivation; physical activity; health promotion; young adult. Factores de motivacion para el ejercicio fisico en estudiantes universitarios RESUMEN: El estudio identifico los factores motivacionales asociados con ejercicio fisico en estudiantes universitarios a traves de la version traducida y adaptada del Exercise Motivations Inventory. Metodologia: participaron del estudio 63 estudiantes (20 y 30 anos). Resultados: Los principales factores de motivacion fueron Prevencion de la Enfermedad, Placer/Bienestar y Condicion Fisica. Diferencias entre sexos se observo en cinco factores de motivacion: Afiliacion (p

Motivos para el ejercicio físico en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios brasileños

Objetivo del estudio fue identificar los motivos que pueden inducir los estudiantes universitarios a practicar ejercicio fisico, segun algunos indicadores socio-demograficos. Participaron del estudio 2.380 sujetos (1.213 ninas y 1.167 ninos) con edad entre 20 y 30 anos. Motivos para el ejercicio fisico fueron identificados por la version traducida y adaptada del Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2). Los estudiantes universitarios reportaron ofrecer significativamente mayor importancia al ejercicio fisico por los motivos asociados con la Prevencion de Enfermedades. Los factores menos enfasis en el lenguaje estadistica se identificaron en el contexto de la motivacion relacionada con el Reconocimiento Social y de la Competencia. Sexo, edad, nivel economico familiar, estado civil, experiencia de practica y status de peso corporal revelaron efecto significativo sobre el grado de importancia indicado por los estudiantes universitarios para el ejercicio fisico. En conclusion, los hallazgos pueden contribuir a disenar programas para promover el ejercicio fisico y la probable reduccion de la incidencia de abandono entre los estudiantes universitarios.

Motivos para a prática de exercício físico em uma amostra de universitários brasileiros

Objetivo del estudio fue identificar los motivos que pueden inducir los estudiantes universitarios a practicar ejercicio fisico, segun algunos indicadores socio-demograficos. Participaron del estudio 2.380 sujetos (1.213 ninas y 1.167 ninos) con edad entre 20 y 30 anos. Motivos para el ejercicio fisico fueron identificados por la version traducida y adaptada del Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2). Los estudiantes universitarios reportaron ofrecer significativamente mayor importancia al ejercicio fisico por los motivos asociados con la Prevencion de Enfermedades. Los factores menos enfasis en el lenguaje estadistica se identificaron en el contexto de la motivacion relacionada con el Reconocimiento Social y de la Competencia. Sexo, edad, nivel economico familiar, estado civil, experiencia de practica y status de peso corporal revelaron efecto significativo sobre el grado de importancia indicado por los estudiantes universitarios para el ejercicio fisico. En conclusion, los hallazgos pueden contribuir a disenar programas para promover el ejercicio fisico y la probable reduccion de la incidencia de abandono entre los estudiantes universitarios.