Practice of physical activity on the part of adolescents attending public schools: a descriptive study
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
; 12(1)apr. 2013. tab
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em En, Es, Pt
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| ID: lil-678972
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BR1342.1
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To determine the practice of physical activity on the part of adolescents from public schools in the city of Picos, Piauí.Methods:
A descriptive study involving a sample of 145 adolescents of both genders aged 12 to 18 years. Data collection occurred from August to December 2010, using a specifically designed form.Results:
Among the participants, 62.8% were female with average age of 14.8 years (± 3.19). It was observed that 49.7% of the participants were classified as physically inactive. Of these, 86.1% were female (p = 0.000), 58.3% were aged between 12 and 14 years, 8.3% had a high body mass index, 9.7% had altered glucose and 45.8% had high blood pressure.Discussion:
Female and younger adolescents are more sedentary. This result is similar to the results of other studies on the same subject.Conclusion:
The regular practice of physical activity offers many health benefits and can contribute to the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Adolescente
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Saúde do Adolescente
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Atividade Motora
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
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Es
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Revista:
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article