Nível de atividade física associado ao estilo e satisfação com a vida da população idosa do município de Botucatu-SP
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2008-02-29
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Rolim, Lívia Maria de Castro [UNESP]
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Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
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O envelhecimento da população é a mais importante mudança demográfica que tem ocorrido em muitos países do mundo e representa um desafio para o século XXI. A atividade física e seus benefícios do estilo de vida ativo, na qualidade de vida e no controle de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, vem sendo cada vez mais discutida e analisada cientificamente como fundamental neste processo. Associar nível de atividade física com aspectos de qualidade de vida, investigando questões referentes a aspectos sociais, morbidade referida, bem estar, cuidados com a saúde, formas de socialização e habilidades intelectuais e motoras de idosos de Botucatu, SP. Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico do tipo transversal com 365 idosos da cidade de Botucatu-SP, realizado em 2003. Utilizou-se uma composição dos questionários sobre hábitos e satisfação com a vida, de Flanagan, de Nahas e WHOQOL-100, bem como, de nível de atividade física (IPAQ) e morbidade referida. Foi incluída uma pergunta aberta: “O que é qualidade de vida para o senhor (a)”? a qual foi analisada e separada em três grupos: lazer, obrigação e valores interiores. Foram feitas associações com as informações demográficas, de morbidades, o nível de atividade física e satisfação com a vida. Foram classificados apenas 15,89% ativos, 12,87% moderadamente ativos e 71,23% sedentários. Nas morbidades, a maior prevalência foi entre os sedentários com pressão alta para quase todos os grupos. A maioria dos idosos estavam satisfeitos com a vida, principalmente aqueles com nível de atividade física ativo em adquirir habilidades intelectuais para o grupo obrigação e lazer (OR=2,03; IC=2,91-4,57 e OR=3,5; IC=1,4- 8,74). De um modo geral, tem-se que os ativos se mostram mais satisfeitos com a vida que os demais quando se reúne todos os...
Population ageing has been the major demographic change occurring in many countries, and it represents a challenge to the 21st century. Physical activity and the beneficial effects of an active lifestyle on quality of life and on the control of non-transmittable chronic diseases has been increasingly discussed and scientifically analyzed as fundamental in this process. To associate physical activity levels with aspects related to quality of life by investigating questions concerning social aspects, reported morbidity, well being, healthcare, forms of socialization, intellectual and motor skills of elderly individuals in Botucatu, SP. Methods: This is a transversal-type epidemiological study on 365 individuals in the city of Botucatu – SP. It was conducted in 2003 and used a composition of questionnaires on habits and life satisfaction by Flanagan, by Nahas and WHOQOL-100, as well as others on physical activity levels (IPAQ) and reported morbidity. An open question was included: “What does quality of life mean to you?”, which was analyzed and separated into three groups: leisure, duties and inner values. Associations with demographic data and information concerning morbidity, physical activity levels and life satisfaction were made. Results: Of all the individuals, only 15.89% were classified as active, 12.87% as moderately active and 71.23% as sedentary. As regards morbidity, the highest prevalence was found among sedentary individuals, and high blood pressure was observed for almost all groups. Most of the elderly individuals were satisfied about life, particularly those who were physically active in acquiring intellectual skills for domains duties and leisure (OR=2.03; CI=2.91-4.57 and OR=3.5; IC=1.4-8.74). In general, it is observed that active individuals are more satisfied about life than the others when all the domains are gathered... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
Population ageing has been the major demographic change occurring in many countries, and it represents a challenge to the 21st century. Physical activity and the beneficial effects of an active lifestyle on quality of life and on the control of non-transmittable chronic diseases has been increasingly discussed and scientifically analyzed as fundamental in this process. To associate physical activity levels with aspects related to quality of life by investigating questions concerning social aspects, reported morbidity, well being, healthcare, forms of socialization, intellectual and motor skills of elderly individuals in Botucatu, SP. Methods: This is a transversal-type epidemiological study on 365 individuals in the city of Botucatu – SP. It was conducted in 2003 and used a composition of questionnaires on habits and life satisfaction by Flanagan, by Nahas and WHOQOL-100, as well as others on physical activity levels (IPAQ) and reported morbidity. An open question was included: “What does quality of life mean to you?”, which was analyzed and separated into three groups: leisure, duties and inner values. Associations with demographic data and information concerning morbidity, physical activity levels and life satisfaction were made. Results: Of all the individuals, only 15.89% were classified as active, 12.87% as moderately active and 71.23% as sedentary. As regards morbidity, the highest prevalence was found among sedentary individuals, and high blood pressure was observed for almost all groups. Most of the elderly individuals were satisfied about life, particularly those who were physically active in acquiring intellectual skills for domains duties and leisure (OR=2.03; CI=2.91-4.57 and OR=3.5; IC=1.4-8.74). In general, it is observed that active individuals are more satisfied about life than the others when all the domains are gathered... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Qualidade de vida - Idoso - Botucatu(SP), Idosos - Aspectos sociais, Saúde coletiva, Atividade física
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ROLIM, Lívia Maria de Castro. Nível de atividade física associado ao estilo e satisfação com a vida da população idosa do município de Botucatu-SP. 2008. 94 f. Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, 2008.