Evaluation of the quality of life among elderly female athletes
São Paulo med. j
;
124(5): 304-305, Sept. 2006. tab
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze quality of life (QOL) in elderly athletes.DESIGN:
Transversal, controlled study.METHODS:
Female athletes over 60 years who run 15 km, and a control group consisting of 15 healthy, sedentary, women over 60 were studied. Questionnaires on QOL and Depression were applied.RESULTS:
Athletes show better functional capa-city (98.8 versus 73.3), less pain (90.6 versus 64.9), better general state of health (86.8 versus 66.8) and better vitality (86.2 versus 67.3). Differences were observed in emotional characteristics (89.6 versus 60.0) and mental health (84.3 versus 68.3), with fewer depressive answers (1.9 versus 3.8).CONCLUSION:
Regular physical activity was related to better quality of life.RESUMO
OBJETIVO:
Analisar qualidade em vida de atletas idosas. TIPO DE ESTUDO Estudo transversal controlado.MÉTODOS:
Atletas maiores de 60 anos, que correm 15 km, e grupo controle com 15 mulheres saudáveis, sedentárias foram estudados. Aplicados questionários de qualidade de vida e depressão.RESULTADOS:
A capacidade funcional das atletas foi maior (98,8 versus 73,3). As atletas referiram menos dor (90,6 versus 64,9), melhor condição geral de saúde (86,8 versus 66,8), melhor vitalidade (86,2 versus 67,3). Houve diferença no aspecto emocional (89,6 versus 60,0) e saúde mental (84,3 versus 68,3), com menos respostas depressivas (1,9 versus 3,8).CONCLUSÃO:
A atividade física regular foi relacionada com melhor qualidade de vida.
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Running
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Aging
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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Medicine
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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