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Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) ; 36(1): 76-88, Jan-Mar. 2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-702630

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Objective: To review information regarding the association of physical activity (PA) with quality of life (QoL) in the elderly and to identify the study designs and measurement instruments most commonly used in its assessment, in the period 2000-2012. Methods: Relevant articles were identified by a search of four electronic databases and cross-reference lists and by contact with the authors of the included manuscripts. Original studies on the association between PA and QoL in individuals aged 60 years or older were examined. The quality of studies as well as the direction and the consistency of the association between PA and QoL were evaluated. Results: A total of 10,019 articles were identified as potentially relevant, but only 42 (0.42%) met the inclusion criteria and were retrieved and examined. Most studies demonstrated a positive association between PA and QoL in the elderly. PA had a consistent association with the following QoL domains: functional capacity; general QoL; autonomy; past, present and future activities; death and dying; intimacy; mental health; vitality; and psychological. Conclusion: PA was positively and consistently associated with some QoL domains among older individuals, supporting the notion that promoting PA in the elderly may have an impact beyond physical health. However, the associations between PA and other QoL domains were moderate to inconsistent and require further investigation. .


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Exercise/physiology , Motor Activity/physiology , Quality of Life/psychology , Exercise/psychology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Social Environment , Time Factors
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Rev. salud pública ; 14(6): 30-40, nov.-dic. 2012. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-703433

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Objetivo O presente estudo objetivou analisar a associação entre o estado nutricional (sobrepeso e obesidade) e a percepção de saúde em idosas de regiões de baixa renda do município de Curitiba, Brasil. Métodos A amostra foi composta por 449 idosas, participantes do programa Idoso em Movimento em alguns bairros de baixa renda do referido município. O peso corporal e a estatura foram mensurados para cálculo do Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC). Os pontos de corte do IMC de 25 e 30 kg/m² foram considerados para determinação do sobrepeso e obesidade, respectivamente. Uma questão específica foi utilizada para avaliar a percepção de saúde das idosas, sendo classificada como percepção de saúde positiva ou negativa. A análise dos dados apropriou-se da estatística descritiva, teste de Kruskal-Wallis e Qui-quadrado. A regressão logística binária foi utilizada para identificar a associação entre o estado nutricional e percepção de saúde, sendo controlada pela idade, classificação econômica, estado civil, anos de escolaridade, situação ocupacional e tempo semanal de atividade física. O nível de significância foi de 5 %. Resultados A obesidade esteve significativamente associada à percepção de saúde negativa (p<0,05). Idosas com obesidade tiveram cerca de duas vezes mais chances de ter uma percepção de saúde negativa. A condição de sobrepeso não esteve associada com uma percepção de saúde negativa. Conclusão A redução da obesidade em populações de baixa renda pode ser fundamental para a promoção de uma percepção de saúde positiva entre idosas.


Objective The present study was aimed at analyzing the association between elderly women's perception of their nutritional status (overweight and obesity) regarding their overall health in low-income neighborhoods in Curitiba, Brazil. Methods The sample consisted of 449 elderly women participating in the Idoso em Movimento program in low-income neighborhoods in Curitiba. Body weight and height were measured to calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI); 25 kg/m² and 30 kg/m² cut-off points were considered for determining weight status regarding being overweight and obese, respectively. A specific question concerning elderly health perception was used for classifying them into negative or positive health perception categories. Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-square tests were used for data analysis in terms of descriptive statistics. Binary logistic regression was used for analyzing the association between weight status and health perception, controlling for age, economic status, marital status, years spent in formal education, occupational status and time spent on physical activity per week. A 5 % significance level was used. Results Obesity was significantly associated with a perception of suffering negative health (p<0.05). Obese elderly women were twice as likely to have a negative perception of their health. Being overweight was not associated with a negative perception of health. Conclusion Decreasing obesity in obese low-income elderly is paramount for promoting better health perception in this risk group.


Objetivo Analizar la asociación entre el estado nutricional (sobrepeso y obesidad) y la percepción de salud de mujeres adultas mayores en localidades de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Curitiba, Brasil. Métodos La muestra contó con 449 participantes de la tercera edad en el programa de movimiento en algunos barrios de bajos ingresos de esta ciudad. El peso corporal y la estatura se midieron para calcular el Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC). Los puntos de corte de IMC de 25 y 30 kg/m² fueron considerados para determinar el sobrepeso y la obesidad, respectivamente. Fue incluida una pregunta para evaluar la percepción de salud. Análisis de los datos utilizó la estadística descriptiva, prueba de Kruskal-Wallis y Chi-cuadrado. La regresión logística binaria se utilizó para determinar la asociación entre el estado nutricional y la percepción de la salud, controlado por edad, situación económica, estado civil, escolaridad, situación laboral y la actividad física. El nivel de significancia utilizado fue 5 %. Resultados La obesidad se asoció significativamente con la percepción de salud negativa. Las adultas mayores con obesidad fueron dos veces más propensas a tener una percepción negativa de la salud. La condición de sobrepeso no se asoció con una percepción negativa de la salud. Conclusión Los programas dirigidos a la prevención de la obesidad y la promoción de la salud en adultas mayores de bajos recursos pueden orientar sus acciones para una mejor percepción para la salud en este subgrupo.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Nutritional Status , Obesity , Self Concept , Body Mass Index , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Obesity/psychology , Poverty
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