Exercise as medicine! Physical activity mitigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depressive symptoms in adults with depression.

We investigated the longitudinal association between physical activity (PA) and symptoms of depression and anxiety in people with depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used data from baseline (June 2020) to wave 3 (June 2021) of the PAMPA Cohort, an ambispective cohort with adults in south Brazil. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale assessed depressive and anxiety symptoms in all waves. Participants reported frequency (minutes), type (aerobic, strength, combined), and place (out of home, at home) of physical activity at baseline. Generalized linear models were used to investigate the interaction between time and PA, adjusting for possible confounding variables. Subjective memory decline was assessed using multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models to obtain adjusted hazard ratio (HR) and respective 95% confidence interval (CI). Participants (n = 424) with self-reported clinically diagnosed depression were included. We observed a non-linear increase trajectory of depression during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. PA was associated with a slower trajectory of depressive (slope: -1.89; 95%CI: -3.34, -0.43 points) but not anxiety (slope: -1.33; 95%CI: -2.93, 0.25 points) symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants who continued physically active from pre-pandemic in wave 1 showed a lower risk of subjective memory decline during follow-up than those who persisted inactive in the same period (HR: 0.52; 95%CI: 0.30, 0.89). PA attenuated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depressive symptoms in adults living with depression in south Brazil. Regularity of physical activity was associated with fewer depression and anxiety symptoms and a lower risk of subjective memory decline.

Absolute intensity thresholds for tri-axial wrist and waist accelerometer-measured movement behaviors in adults.

AIM: This study was aimed to: (1) compare raw triaxial acceleration data from GENEActiv (GA) and ActiGraph GT3X+ (AG) placed on the non-dominant wrist; (2) compare AG placed on the non-dominant and dominant wrist, and waist; (3) derive brand- and placement-specific absolute intensity thresholds for inactive and sedentary time, and physical activity intensity in adults. METHODS: Eighty-six adults (44 men; 34.6 ± 10.8 years) performed nine activities while simultaneously wearing GA and AG on wrist and waist. Acceleration (in gravitational equivalent units; mg) was compared with oxygen uptake (measured with indirect calorimetry). RESULTS: Increases in acceleration mirrored increases in intensity of activities, regardless of device brand and placement. Differences in acceleration between GA and AG worn at the non-dominant wrist were small but tended to be high at lower intensity activities. Thresholds for differentiating inactivity (<1.5 MET) from activity (≥1.5 MET) ranged from 25 mg (AG non-dominant wrist; sensitivity 93%, specificity 95%) to 40 mg (AG waist; sensitivity 78%, specificity 100%). For moderate intensity (≥3 METs), thresholds ranged from 65 mg (AG waist; sensitivity 96%, specificity 94%) to 92 mg (GA non-dominant; sensitivity 93%, specificity 98%); vigorous intensity (≥6 METs) thresholds ranged from 190 mg (AG waist; sensitivity 82%, specificity 92%) to 283 mg (GA non-dominant; sensitivity 93%, specificity 98%). CONCLUSION: Raw triaxial acceleration outputs from two widely used accelerometer brands may have limited comparability in low intensity activities. Thresholds derived in this study can be utilized in adults to reasonably classify movement behaviors into categories of intensity.

Association of Sleep Duration and Use of Sleeping Medication with Multimorbidity in Adults: Results from the PAMPA (Brazil) Cohort Study.

Objective To analyze the association of sleep duration and use of sleeping medication with multimorbidity. Materials and Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Prospective Study about Mental and Physical Health (PAMPA) cohort. Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of two or more conditions from a list of twelve health problems. Descriptive analyses were performed considering proportion and its 95% confidence interval (95%CI). We performed logistic regression (to obtain odds ratios, ORs) to estimate the associations, including models adjusted for confounding factors. Results In total, 2,936 participants were included, 79,1% of them women, 54.2% aged between 18 and 39 years, and 88.9% with white skin color. Compared with regular sleep (seven to eight hours a day), five hours or less of sleep increased the odds of multimorbidity by 145% (95%CI: 1.90-3.14), and 9 hours or more of sleep increased the odds by 49% (95%CI: 1.14-1.95) for the crude model; the results remained significant even in the adjusted models. Discussion Consumption of sleeping medication was associated with multimorbidity. Short and prolonged sleep duration increased the odds of multimorbidity, regardless of the sociodemographic and behavior characteristics. The regular use of sleeping medication was also associated with multimorbidity. The results of the present study are important but require caution due to reverse causality, and longitudinal studies are needed to confirm the findings.

Incidence of memory complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Brazil: findings from PAMPA cohort.

Population-level studies investigating the incidence of memory complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic are scarce. Objective: This study aimed to examine the incidence of memory complaints over 15 months during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults from Southern Brazil. Methods: Data from the PAMPA (Prospective Study about Mental and Physical Health in Adults) cohort, a longitudinal study with adults residing in Southern Brazil, were analyzed. An online-based, self-administered questionnaire was used to assess self-rated memory. Participants rated their memories as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor. Incident memory complaints were defined as worse memory perception from baseline to follow-up. Cox proportional hazard models were used to identify factors associated with the increased risk of memory complaints. Results: During follow-up, a cumulative incidence of 57.6% for memory complaints was observed. Female sex (hazard ratio [HR] 1.49; 95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.16-1.94), lack of access to prescribed medicine (HR: 1.54; 95%CI 1.06-2.23), and worsened anxiety symptoms (HR: 1.81; 95%CI 1.49-2.21) were associated with an increased risk of memory complaints. Regular practice of physical activity was associated with a reduced risk of memory complaints (HR: 0.65; 95%CI 0.57-0.74). Conclusion: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, 6 in 10 adults in Southern Brazil have developed memory complaints. Factors including sex and lack of medications increased the risk of incident memory complaints. Physical activity reduced the risk of incident memory complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Estudos em nível populacional que investiguem a incidência de queixa na memória durante a pandemia de COVID-19 são escassos. Objetivo: Nosso objetivo foi examinar a incidência de queixa na memória, ao longo de 15 meses durante a pandemia de COVID-19, em adultos do Sul do Brasil. Métodos: Foram analisados dados da coorte Estudo Prospectivo sobre Saúde Mental e Física em Adultos (PAMPA), um estudo longitudinal com adultos residentes no Sul do Brasil. Um questionário autoadministrado online foi usado para avaliar a memória autorreferida. Os participantes classificaram sua memória como excelente, muito boa, boa, regular ou ruim. A queixa na memória incidente foi definida como pior percepção de memória desde a linha de base até o acompanhamento. Modelos de risco proporcional de Cox foram usados para identificar fatores associados ao aumento do risco de queixa na memória incidente. Resultados: Durante o seguimento, observou-se incidência cumulativa de 57,6% para queixa na memória. Sexo feminino (hazard ratio ­ HR 1,49; intervalo de confiança ­ IC 95% 1,16­1,94), falta de acesso ao medicamento prescrito (HR: 1,54; IC95% 1,06­2,23) e sintomas de ansiedade (HR: 1,81; IC95% 1,49­2,21) foram associados a risco aumentado de queixa na memória incidente. A prática regular de atividade física foi vista como fator protetor (HR: 0,65; IC95% 0,57­0,74). Conclusões: Desde a pandemia de COVID-19, seis em cada dez adultos no Sul do Brasil desenvolveram queixa na memória. Fatores como sexo e falta de medicamentos aumentaram o risco de queixa na memória incidente. A atividade física reduziu o risco de queixa na memória incidente durante a pandemia de COVID-19.

Incidence of memory complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Brazil: findings from PAMPA cohort / Incidência de queixas de memória durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no sul do Brasil: dados da coorte PAMPA

ABSTRACT. Population-level studies investigating the incidence of memory complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic are scarce. Objective: This study aimed to examine the incidence of memory complaints over 15 months during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults from Southern Brazil. Methods: Data from the PAMPA (Prospective Study about Mental and Physical Health in Adults) cohort, a longitudinal study with adults residing in Southern Brazil, were analyzed. An online-based, self-administered questionnaire was used to assess self-rated memory. Participants rated their memories as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor. Incident memory complaints were defined as worse memory perception from baseline to follow-up. Cox proportional hazard models were used to identify factors associated with the increased risk of memory complaints. Results: During follow-up, a cumulative incidence of 57.6% for memory complaints was observed. Female sex (hazard ratio [HR] 1.49; 95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.16-1.94), lack of access to prescribed medicine (HR: 1.54; 95%CI 1.06-2.23), and worsened anxiety symptoms (HR: 1.81; 95%CI 1.49-2.21) were associated with an increased risk of memory complaints. Regular practice of physical activity was associated with a reduced risk of memory complaints (HR: 0.65; 95%CI 0.57-0.74). Conclusion: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, 6 in 10 adults in Southern Brazil have developed memory complaints. Factors including sex and lack of medications increased the risk of incident memory complaints. Physical activity reduced the risk of incident memory complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RESUMO. Estudos em nível populacional que investiguem a incidência de queixa na memória durante a pandemia de COVID-19 são escassos. Objetivo: Nosso objetivo foi examinar a incidência de queixa na memória, ao longo de 15 meses durante a pandemia de COVID-19, em adultos do Sul do Brasil. Métodos: Foram analisados dados da coorte Estudo Prospectivo sobre Saúde Mental e Física em Adultos (PAMPA), um estudo longitudinal com adultos residentes no Sul do Brasil. Um questionário autoadministrado online foi usado para avaliar a memória autorreferida. Os participantes classificaram sua memória como excelente, muito boa, boa, regular ou ruim. A queixa na memória incidente foi definida como pior percepção de memória desde a linha de base até o acompanhamento. Modelos de risco proporcional de Cox foram usados para identificar fatores associados ao aumento do risco de queixa na memória incidente. Resultados: Durante o seguimento, observou-se incidência cumulativa de 57,6% para queixa na memória. Sexo feminino (hazard ratio — HR 1,49; intervalo de confiança — IC 95% 1,16-1,94), falta de acesso ao medicamento prescrito (HR: 1,54; IC95% 1,06-2,23) e sintomas de ansiedade (HR: 1,81; IC95% 1,49-2,21) foram associados a risco aumentado de queixa na memória incidente. A prática regular de atividade física foi vista como fator protetor (HR: 0,65; IC95% 0,57-0,74). Conclusões: Desde a pandemia de COVID-19, seis em cada dez adultos no Sul do Brasil desenvolveram queixa na memória. Fatores como sexo e falta de medicamentos aumentaram o risco de queixa na memória incidente. A atividade física reduziu o risco de queixa na memória incidente durante a pandemia de COVID-19.

Knee, low back and disabling pain and their associated factors in instructors of gym clubs: a census study / Fatores associados às dores no joelho, na lombar e incapacitante em instrutores de academias de ginástica: um estudo censitário

Abstract Background Although gym club instructors are closely linked to health and well-being, this group of workers shows specific characteristics that may favor the involvement in musculoskeletal disorders in their occupational routines. Objective To identify the prevalence of knee, low back, and disabling pain and their association with sociodemographic, nutritional, and occupational variables in instructors from gym clubs in the city of Pelotas, southern Brazil. Method A census-type study was carried out with all professionals working at gym clubs (n=497). Crude and multivariable analyses were performed considering "sex", "age", "income", "occupational physical activity", "time working at the gym clubs" and "modality performed" as exposures. Outcomes were disabling pain, and knee and low back pain. Results The disabling pain affected 20.9% of the workers and was associated with the gym clubs modality performed and with the working longest time in the gym clubs. Half of the professionals related to low back pain in the previous year. This outcome was associated with the age (inversely), of females and Pilates instructors. The knee pains affected, in the last year, 41.5% of the professionals; there was a significant association between age (inversely) and time of work in the gym clubs. Conclusion The instructors had a high prevalence of the three outcomes analyzed. Those who have been working longer time at gym clubs, women, youngers, Pilates, or gymnastic instructors were at an increased risk of presenting the outcomes.

Resumo Introdução Embora os instrutores de academias de ginástica estejam ligados à saúde e ao bem-estar, esse grupo de trabalhadores apresenta características específicas que podem favorecer o surgimento de distúrbios osteomusculares em suas rotinas ocupacionais. Objetivo Verificar a prevalência de dor no joelho, dor lombar e dor incapacitante e sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas, nutricional e ocupacionais em instrutores de academias de ginástica da cidade de Pelotas, Brasil. Método Censo realizado com todos os profissionais atuantes nas academias da cidade (n=497). Foi realizada análise bruta e ajustada (regressão de Poisson), considerando as variáveis de exposição "sexo", "idade", "renda", "atividade física ocupacional", "anos de trabalho como profissional de academia" e "modalidade ministrada". As variáveis desfecho foram dor no joelho, dor lombar e dor incapacitante. Resultados A dor incapacitante acometeu 20,9% dos profissionais e esteve associada com a função de ministrar aulas de ginástica e com o maior tempo de trabalho em academia. Metade dos entrevistados referiu sentir dor lombar no último ano, sendo associado à idade (inversamente), ao sexo feminino e ministrar aulas de Pilates. A dor no joelho acometeu, no último ano, 41,5% dos profissionais, havendo associação significativa com a idade (inversamente) e o tempo de trabalho em academia. Conclusão Conclui-se que os instrutores das academias de ginástica tiveram uma alta prevalência dos três desfechos analisados. O tempo de trabalho em academia, o sexo feminino, idade, profissionais de Pilates e de ginástica estiveram associados com maiores prevalências das dores investigadas.

Incidence of multimorbidity and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a cohort study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, access to healthcare services may have become difficult, which may have led to an increase in chronic diseases and multimorbidity. OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of multimorbidity and its associated factors among adults living in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cohort study conducted in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: We included data from the two waves of the Prospective Study About Mental and Physical Health (PAMPA). Data were collected via online questionnaires between June and July 2020 (wave 1) and between December 2020 and January 2021 (wave 2). Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of two or more diagnosed medical conditions. RESULTS: In total, 516 individuals were included, among whom 27.1% (95% confidence interval, CI: 23.5-31.1) developed multimorbidity from wave 1 to 2. In adjusted regression models, female sex (hazard ratio, HR: 1.97; 95% CI: 1.19-3.24), middle-aged adults (31-59 years) (HR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.18-2.70) and older adults (60 or over) (HR: 2.41; 95% CI: 1.25-4.61) showed higher risk of multimorbidity. Back pain (19.4%), high cholesterol (13.3%) and depression (12.2%) were the medical conditions with the highest proportions reported by the participants during wave 2. CONCLUSION: The incidence of multimorbidity during a six-month period during the COVID-19 pandemic was 27.1% in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Incidence of multimorbidity and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, access to healthcare services may have become difficult, which may have led to an increase in chronic diseases and multimorbidity. OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of multimorbidity and its associated factors among adults living in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cohort study conducted in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: We included data from the two waves of the Prospective Study About Mental and Physical Health (PAMPA). Data were collected via online questionnaires between June and July 2020 (wave 1) and between December 2020 and January 2021 (wave 2). Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of two or more diagnosed medical conditions. RESULTS: In total, 516 individuals were included, among whom 27.1% (95% confidence interval, CI: 23.5-31.1) developed multimorbidity from wave 1 to 2. In adjusted regression models, female sex (hazard ratio, HR: 1.97; 95% CI: 1.19-3.24), middle-aged adults (31-59 years) (HR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.18-2.70) and older adults (60 or over) (HR: 2.41; 95% CI: 1.25-4.61) showed higher risk of multimorbidity. Back pain (19.4%), high cholesterol (13.3%) and depression (12.2%) were the medical conditions with the highest proportions reported by the participants during wave 2. CONCLUSION: The incidence of multimorbidity during a six-month period during the COVID-19 pandemic was 27.1% in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

[Sociodemographic aspects, barriers, and motivations of cyclists from a South Brazilian city: a study of mixed methods]. / Aspectos sociodemográficos, barreiras e motivações de ciclistas de uma cidade sul-brasileira: um estudo de métodos mistos.

The scope of this study was to describe the characteristics of use and sociodemographic and motivational aspects of cyclists who travel on the cycle paths/lanes in the city of Pelotas (Brazil). A descriptive study was conducted applying mixed methods with quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 841 cyclists were randomly selected and assessed in the quantitative component. The majority of users were men (82.9%), from the middle age group (55.8%) and workers in the construction industry and local commerce (47.4%). More than 80% of the participants used the bicycle for commuting purposes. Although the large majority reported using the bicycle even in rigorous winter and summer conditions, only 56.6% reported use on rainy days. Nine interviews were performed in the qualitative component and the following barriers emerged: climate conditions related to the quality of streets, (rainy days); complex traffic systems; and the need for qualitative and quantitative improvement in the paths leading to outlying neighborhoods. Saving money with transport and health benefits (among leisure-time cyclists) are the main motivations for using a bicycle. The results reveal specific aspects for improvement in terms of public policies, and the need to prioritize specific user demands.

O objetivo foi descrever características de uso e aspectos sociodemográficos e motivacionais de ciclistas usuários do sistema cicloviário da cidade de Pelotas, estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Foi realizado um estudo de métodos mistos com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. No total, 841 ciclistas foram amostrados aleatoriamente e entrevistados no componente transversal descritivo do estudo. A maior parte dos usuários eram homens (82,9%), pertencentes à faixa etária entre 30 e 59 anos (55,8%) e trabalhadores da construção civil ou do comércio (47,4%). Mais de 80% utilizam a bicicleta como deslocamento. Embora a grande maioria tenha relatado utilizar bicicleta mesmo em dias de verão e inverno rigorosos, apenas 56,6% relataram manter o uso em dias de chuva. Nove entrevistas semiestruturadas foram realizadas no componente qualitativo e emergiram barreiras como condições climáticas atreladas à qualidade das vias (dias de chuva), relações de trânsito conflituosas e necessidade de melhoria e ampliação das vias em direção aos bairros. Entre as motivações, foram destacadas questões de economia de gastos com transporte e de cuidados da saúde (entre os ciclistas de lazer). Os resultados encontrados apresentam subsídios específicos para intervenções de políticas públicas e necessidade de foco de acordo com seus usuários.

Aspectos sociodemográficos, barreiras e motivações de ciclistas de uma cidade sul-brasileira: um estudo de métodos mistos / Sociodemographic aspects, barriers, and motivations of cyclists from a South Brazilian city: a study of mixed methods

Resumo O objetivo foi descrever características de uso e aspectos sociodemográficos e motivacionais de ciclistas usuários do sistema cicloviário da cidade de Pelotas, estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Foi realizado um estudo de métodos mistos com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. No total, 841 ciclistas foram amostrados aleatoriamente e entrevistados no componente transversal descritivo do estudo. A maior parte dos usuários eram homens (82,9%), pertencentes à faixa etária entre 30 e 59 anos (55,8%) e trabalhadores da construção civil ou do comércio (47,4%). Mais de 80% utilizam a bicicleta como deslocamento. Embora a grande maioria tenha relatado utilizar bicicleta mesmo em dias de verão e inverno rigorosos, apenas 56,6% relataram manter o uso em dias de chuva. Nove entrevistas semiestruturadas foram realizadas no componente qualitativo e emergiram barreiras como condições climáticas atreladas à qualidade das vias (dias de chuva), relações de trânsito conflituosas e necessidade de melhoria e ampliação das vias em direção aos bairros. Entre as motivações, foram destacadas questões de economia de gastos com transporte e de cuidados da saúde (entre os ciclistas de lazer). Os resultados encontrados apresentam subsídios específicos para intervenções de políticas públicas e necessidade de foco de acordo com seus usuários.

Abstract The scope of this study was to describe the characteristics of use and sociodemographic and motivational aspects of cyclists who travel on the cycle paths/lanes in the city of Pelotas (Brazil). A descriptive study was conducted applying mixed methods with quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 841 cyclists were randomly selected and assessed in the quantitative component. The majority of users were men (82.9%), from the middle age group (55.8%) and workers in the construction industry and local commerce (47.4%). More than 80% of the participants used the bicycle for commuting purposes. Although the large majority reported using the bicycle even in rigorous winter and summer conditions, only 56.6% reported use on rainy days. Nine interviews were performed in the qualitative component and the following barriers emerged: climate conditions related to the quality of streets, (rainy days); complex traffic systems; and the need for qualitative and quantitative improvement in the paths leading to outlying neighborhoods. Saving money with transport and health benefits (among leisure-time cyclists) are the main motivations for using a bicycle. The results reveal specific aspects for improvement in terms of public policies, and the need to prioritize specific user demands.

Mensuração da atividade física e comportamento sedentário: uma análise baseada em grupos de pesquisa / Measurement of physical activity and sedentary behavior: a research group-based analysis

O presente estudo caracterizou os grupos de pesquisa brasileiros que possuem linhas de pesquisa voltadas à temática da mensuração da atividade física e/ou comportamento sedentário. Autores de artigos originais envolvendo desenvolvimento, adaptação, tradução e testagem de qualidade de medidas de instrumentos da atividade física/comportamento sedentário na população brasileira foram convidados a responder um instrumento online contendo 19 questões para a identificação de líderes e de características gerais dos grupos de pesquisa. Vinte e oito grupos de pesquisa foram identificados, sendo o pioneiro criado na década de 1970 e a maioria nas últimas duas décadas. Enquanto a região sudeste apresentou a maior concentração de grupos, foi identificada ausência de grupos nas regiões norte e centro-oeste. Os métodos de mensuração mais testados por estes grupos foram os subjetivos, predominantemente questionários (n = 24), seguidos pelos métodos objetivos por meio de acelerômetros (n = 18) e pedômetros (n = 9). Foram identificadas várias conexões (parcerias permanentes com outros grupos/instituições) em nível nacional e internacional, especialmente com países da América do Norte, Europa e Austrália. Espera-se que os resultados do presente estudo possam estimular ações colaborativas entre grupos e pesquisadores brasileiros com o intuito de reduzir desigualdades regionais e aprimorar a produção do conhecimento na área da mensuração da atividade física e do comportamento sedentário

The present study characterized the Brazilian research groups that have research lines focused on the meas-uring of physical activity and/or sedentary behavior. Authors of original articles that involved the devel-opment, adaptation, translation, and quality testing of measures of physical activity/sedentary behavior instruments in the Brazilian population were invited to answer an online instrument containing 19 questions to identify leaders and general characteristics of research groups. Twenty-eight research groups were identified, the pioneer being created in the 1970's and the majority in the last two decades. While the Southeast region had the highest concentration of groups, the absence of groups was identified in the North and Midwest regions. The measurement methods most tested by these groups were subjective, predominantly questionnaires (n = 24), followed by objective methods using accelerometers (n = 18) and pedometers (n = 9). Several connections (permanent partnerships with other groups/institutions) were identified at national and international levels, especially with countries in North America, Europe, and Australia. It is expected that the results of the present study can stimulate collaborative actions between Brazilian groups and re-searchers to reduce regional inequalities and improve the production of knowledge in the area of measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior

Grupo de Trabalho em Mensuração da Atividade Física e Comportamento Sedentário: uma breve Apresentação / Work Group on Measurement of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: a Brief Presentation

A Sociedade Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde (SBAFS) exerce importante papel na união dos pesquisadores e fortalecimento da área no Brasil. Por essa razão, as decisões e direcionamentos das diferentes gestões da SBAFS, auxiliam, no desenvolvimento e consolidação da área. Uma das importantes ações da SBAFS nos últimos anos foi a criação de Grupos de Trabalhos (GTs) sobre diferentes temáticas da atividade física e saúde. Um dos GTs criados foi o GT de Mensuração da Atividade Física e Comportamento Sedentário. Neste contexto, o presente manuscrito descreve a criação do referido GT, suas atividades e ações no período de 2019 e 2021

The Brazilian Society of Physical Activity & Health (SBAFS) plays an important role in uniting researchers and strengthening the field in Brazil. For this reason, the decisions and directions of the different leader-ships of SBAFS help in the development and consolidation of the area. One of the important actions of the SBAFS in recent years was the creation of Working Groups ( WGs) on different themes of physical activity and health. One of the WGs created was the Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurement WG. In this context, the aim of this manuscript is to describe the creation of the aforementioned WG, its activities and actions in the period of 2019 to 2021

Projeto RESPIRE: protocolo de avaliação do impacto da pandemia na saúde da comunidade do IFSul / RESPIRE Project: protocol for evaluating the impact of the pandemic on the health of the IFSul community

A pandemia do coronavírus (COVID-19) configura-se como uma das maiores crises sanitárias já enfrentadas pela humanidade. Este protocolo detalha o estudo sobre o impacto do distanciamento social na saúde de escolares e servidores dos 14 Câmpus e Reitoria do Instituto Federal Sul-rio-gran-dense (IFSul). O estudo observacional longitudinal envolve duas coletas de dados: Coleta 1 - reali-zada entre os meses de maio e agosto de 2021 com informações referentes ao período pré e durante o distanciamento social; Coleta 2 - será realizada no retorno das aulas presenciais no período pós distanciamento social (previsto para abril de 2022). Participantes responderam um questionário auto aplicado através da plataforma QuestionPro, onde foram coletadas variáveis sociodemográficas, com-portamentais (atividades físicas, sedentárias, sono, alimentação, tabagismo e consumo de álcool), saú-de mental, autopercepção de saúde e relacionadas a instituição de ensino. Estratégias de alcance da população alvo envolveram a utilização da página do Câmpus, aplicação do questionário em aula para alunos, encaminhamento via e-mail aos servidores e divulgação nas mídias sociais. Entender como o distanciamento social afetou a saúde de estudantes e servidores e realizar um acompanhamento no retorno das aulas é importante para os gestores terem um diagnóstico de saúde dos diferentes mo-mentos, criarem políticas para facilitar o retorno as aulas, bem como, auxiliar no enfrentamento dos problemas identificados com a pesquisa durante o retorno as aulas presenciais

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is one of the biggest health crises ever faced by humanity. This protocol details the study on the impact of social distancing on the health of students and employees of the 14 college and Rectory of the Federal Institute of Sul-rio-grandense (IFSul). The longitudinal observational study involves two data collections: Collect 1 - carried out between May and August 2021 with informa-tion regarding the period before and during social distancing; Collect 2 - will be carried out on the return of in-person classes in the post-social distancing period (Scheduled for April 2022). Participants answered a self-administered questionnaire through the QuestionPro platform, where sociodemographic, behavioral (physical and sedentary activities, sleep, diet, smoking and alcohol consumption), mental health, self-per-ceived health and educational institution-related variables were collected. Strategies to reach the target pop-ulation involved using the Câmpus page, applying the questionnaire in class to students, forwarding it via email to servers and dissemination on social media. Understanding how social distancing has affected the health of students and employees and monitoring the return to classes is important for managers to have a health diagnosis of the different moments, create policies to facilitate the return to classes, as well as help in coping with problems identified with the research during the return to in-person classes

Utilização de um parque público para atividade física: estudo prospectivo em uma cidade de pequeno porte do Sul do Brasil / Use of a public park to physical activity practice: prospective study in a small city from the South of Brazil

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a estabilidade, durante um período de 12 meses, no uso e não uso de um espaço público para atividade física (AF) em adultos residentes de Canguçu (RS). Um segundo objetivo foi verificar a associação de estabilidade com variáveis sociodemográficas, comportamentais, nutricionais e de saúde. Por meio de um processo de amostragem acidental, 109 usuários e 109 não usuários do espaço público foram selecionados e responderam a um questionário. Cerca de 12 meses após a primeira coleta de dados, todos os sujeitos responderam ao mesmo questionário. A associação entre o status de utilização do espaço público e as variáveis independentes foi avaliada pelo teste do qui-quadrado, adotando-se um nível de significância de 5%. A maioria dos participantes era do sexo masculino (54,1%) e tinha entre 18 e 29 anos (77,5%). Quanto ao status de uso, 70,7% dos usuários continuaram a frequentar e 34,3% dos não usuários começaram a usar o espaço. Políticas públicas destinadas a promover a atividade física devem levar em consideração estes resultados, o que pode ajudar a atrair mais indivíduos para a prática nesse local, além de melhorar a prática de quem já a utiliza

The aim of this study was to analyze the stability, over a 12-month period, in the use and non-use of a public park to physical activity (PA) practice among adults from Canguçu (RS, Brazil). A second aim was to evaluate the association of this stability with sociodemographic, behavioral, nutritional and health variables. Through an accidental sampling process, 109 users and 109 non-users of the public park were selected and answered a questionnaire. About 12 months after the first data collection, the subjects were searched and answered the same questionnaire. The association between the status of use of the park and the independent variables was assessed by the Chi-square test. Most participants were male (54.1%) and aged between 18 and 29 years (77.5%). As for the status of use of the public park, 70.7% of users continued to attend the park and 34.3% of the non-users started using the park. Public policies designed to promote physical activity should take these results into account, which can help to increase the number of individuals practicing PA in the park, as well as practice of those who already use it.

Managing noncommunicable diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: findings from the PAMPA cohort.

The objective was to identify the impact of social distance in the management of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) in the adult population from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. This is an ambispective, population-based cohort study. Descriptive analysis and Poisson regression models were used and the results were reported as prevalence ratio and 95% confidence intervals. From a total of 1,288 participants, 43.1% needed medical care and 28.5% reported impaired management of NCDs during social distance. Female sex, age between 18 and 30 years old, living in the Serra region (central region of the state), people with depression and multimorbidity were more likely to have impaired management of NCDs. Being physically active reduced the probability of having impaired management of NCD by 15%. Reduced monthly income was associated with the difficulty in accessing prescription medicine and avoidance of seeking in-person medical assistance. Depression was associated with difficulties in accessing medications, while avoidance of seeking in-person medical assistance was more likely for people with multimorbidity, arthritis/arthrosis/fibromyalgia, heart disease, and high cholesterol.

Managing noncommunicable diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: findings from the PAMPA cohort / Manejo de doenças crônicas não-transmissíveis durante a pandemia de COVID-19: resultados da coorte PAMPA

Abstract The objective was to identify the impact of social distance in the management of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) in the adult population from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. This is an ambispective, population-based cohort study. Descriptive analysis and Poisson regression models were used and the results were reported as prevalence ratio and 95% confidence intervals. From a total of 1,288 participants, 43.1% needed medical care and 28.5% reported impaired management of NCDs during social distance. Female sex, age between 18 and 30 years old, living in the Serra region (central region of the state), people with depression and multimorbidity were more likely to have impaired management of NCDs. Being physically active reduced the probability of having impaired management of NCD by 15%. Reduced monthly income was associated with the difficulty in accessing prescription medicine and avoidance of seeking in-person medical assistance. Depression was associated with difficulties in accessing medications, while avoidance of seeking in-person medical assistance was more likely for people with multimorbidity, arthritis/arthrosis/fibromyalgia, heart disease, and high cholesterol.

Resumo O objetivo foi identificar o impacto do distanciamento social no manejo das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) na população adulta do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, sul do Brasil. Este é um estudo de coorte ambispectivo de base populacional. Foi utilizada análise descritiva e modelos de regressão de Poisson, os resultados são apresentados em razão de prevalência e intervalos de confiança de 95%. De um total de 1.288 participantes, 43,1% necessitaram de cuidados médicos e 28,5% relataram manejo prejudicado de DCNT durante o distanciamento social. Sexo feminino, idade entre 18 e 30 anos, residente na região da Serra (região central do estado), pessoas com depressão e multimorbidade apresentaram maior chance de manejo prejudicado das DCNT. Ser fisicamente ativo reduziu a probabilidade de ter gerenciamento prejudicado de DCNT em 15%. A redução da renda mensal esteve associada à dificuldade de acesso a medicamentos prescritos e a deixar de buscar atendimento médico presencial. A depressão foi associada a dificuldades de acesso a medicamentos, enquanto deixar de buscar assistência médica pessoalmente foi mais provável para pessoas com multimorbidade, artrite/artrose/fibromialgia, doenças cardíacas e colesterol alto.

Objectively measured physical activity according to the periods of the day in the Pelotas Cohort / Medida objetiva de atividade física de acordo com períodos do dia em uma coorte de Pelotas

This study aims to describe objectively measured physical activity (PA) in different periods of the day in young adults according to sex, socioeconomic position and during weekdays and weekends. This is a cross-sectional analysis carried out with the participants of the 1993 Pelotas Birth Cohort at 22 years. PA was assessed by triaxial accelerometer. Descriptive analyses were performed presenting the time spent on light PA (LPA) and bouted moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) in different periods of the day (morning - 6am to 11:59 am, afternoon ­ 12pm to 7:59 pm and night ­ 8pm to 11:59pm). The present study included 2,766 individuals (48.2% male and 51.8% female). LPA was higher among women, while bouted MVPA levels were higher among men. The median of PA was higher on weekdays compared to weekends for all intensities. The bouted MVPA medians in the morning and at night were zero minutes for all days and both sexes. The richest group presented a higher percentage of individuals with zero minutes. PA may vary according to different periods of the day and intensity. The absence of PA practice was markedly influenced by sex and socioeconomic position

Este estudo teve o objetivo de mensurar atividade física (AF) objetivamente em diferentes períodos do dia em adultos jovens de acordo com sexo, posição socioeconômica e dia de semana e final de semana. Esta é uma análise transversal conduzida com participantes da Coorte de Nascimentos de 1993 de Pelotas aos 22 anos. AF foi avaliada por um acelerômetro triaxial. Foram realizadas análises descritivas apresentando o tempo em AF leve (AFL) e moderada a vigorosa (AFMV ) em diferentes períodos do dia (manhã ­ 6h às 11:59h, tarde ­ 12h às 19:59h e noite ­ 20h às 0h). O presente estudo incluiu 2.766 individuos (48.2% homens e 51.8% mulheres). AFL foi maior entre as mulheres enquanto AFMV foi maior entre os homens. A mediana de AF foi maior nos dias de semana comparado aos dias de final de semana para qualquer intensidade. As medianas de AFMV pela manhã e noite foram zero minutos para todos os dias nos dois sexos. O grupo econômico mais alto apresentou maior percentual de individuos com zero minutos de AFMV. AF pode variar de acordo com diferentes períodos do dia e intensidades. A ausência de prática de AF foi marcadamente influenciada por sexo e posição socioeconômica

Intervindo em atividade física, alimentação e estresse em moradores de município de pequeno porte / Intervention on physical activity, diet and stress in people living in a small city

Objetivou-se apresentar o modelo conceitual e desafios de uma intervenção de educação em saúde, incluída por meio do Sistema Único de Saúde. Todos moradores de Dona Francisca, Rio Grande do Sul, de 50-80 anos de idade, atendidos pelos oito agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS) foram considerados elegíveis para a intervenção, que abrangeu: i) encontro individual; ii) contatos motivacionais; iii) encontros educacionais relacionados à atividade física, alimentação e controle de estresse. A intervenção foi conduzida pelos ACS previamente treinados. Foram realizadas três coletas de dados: i) linha de base (2014; n = 649); ii) intermediária (2015; n = 544) e; iii) final (2016; n = 555). Os principais desafios foram relacionados a pactuação dos ACS, baixa participação nos encontros educacionais e coleta de dados, especialmente em áreas rurais. Porém, houve capacitação dos ACS, maior acesso às informações de saúde para a população e coletas de dados que possibilitam traçar o perfil de uma população de município de pequeno porte

The aim of this study is to present the rationale and challenges of a health education intervention, which occurred through the unified health system. All residents of Dona Francisca/Rio Grande do Sul, aged 50-80 years and serviced by community health workers (CHW ) were elegible for the intervention, which consisted of: i) individual meeting; ii) motivational contacts; iii) educational meetings related to physical activity, nutrition and stress control. The intervention was handled by CHW, previously trained. Data were collected for: i) baseline (2014; n = 649); ii) intermediate (2015; n = 544); and iii) final (2016; n = 555) periods. The main challenges were related to CHW performance, low participantion in educational meetings and data collection, particulary among rural areas. However, there was training of CHW, greater access to health information for the population and data collection that make it possible to know the profile of a population of a small city

Can Off-Training Physical Behaviors Influence Recovery in Athletes? A Scoping Review.

Recently, the attention on recovery in sport increased enormously although there is lack of scientific evidence on the role of lifestyle in terms of movement [i.e., physical behaviors (PBs)], apart from sleep. Few studies assessed physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in athletes. The aims of this scoping review were to answer to the following scientific questions: (1) How active/inactive are competitive athletes out of training? (2) Do off-training PBs affect recovery, performance, and health? (3) What strategies can be implemented to improve recovery using off-training PBs, apart from sleep? From 1,116 potentially relevant articles, nine were eligible for inclusion in this review. The main issues identified were related to the heterogeneity concerning the types of sports, age category, gender, competitive level, sample size, and instruments/devices adopted, the paucity of studies investigating the effects of PBs while awake on recovery, and the lack of experimental designs manipulating PBs while awake to accelerate recovery. Furthermore, PA and SB domains were rarely investigated, while no research articles focused on the combined effect of 24-h PBs. Eight out of nine studies measured PA, seven SB, and two included sleep. Three studies included training practice into PA measurement by the means of accelerometry. Overall, almost the totality of the athletes achieved recommended PA levels although they sustained prolonged SB. In conclusion, more descriptive researches are needed in different athletic populations and settings. Furthermore, experimental designs aimed at investigating the effects of PBs manipulation on recovery and the putative mechanisms are encouraged.

Objectively measured physical activity in Brazilians with visual impairment: description and associated factors.

BACKGROUND: Low level of physical activity is a serious health issue in individuals with visual impairment. Few studies have objectively measured physical activity in this population group, particularly outside high-income countries. The aim of this study was to describe physical activity measured by accelerometry and its associated factors in Brazilian adults with visual impairment. METHODS: In a cross-sectional design, 90 adults (18-95 years old) answered a questionnaire and wore an accelerometer for at least 3 days (including one weekend day) to measure physical activity (min/day). RESULTS: Sixty percent of the individuals practiced at least 30 min/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Individuals who were blind were less active, spent more time in sedentary activities and spent less time in moderate and vigorous activities than those with low vision. Individuals who walked mainly without any assistance were more active, spent less time in sedentary activities and spent more time in light and moderate activities than those who walked with a long cane or sighted guide. CONCLUSION: Our data highlight factors associated with lower levels of physical activity in people with visual impairment. These factors, such as being blind and walking without assistance should be tackled in interventions to increase physical activity levels among visual impairment individuals. Implications for Rehabilitation Physical inactivity worldwide is a serious health issue in people with visual impairments and specialized institutions and public policies must work to increase physical activity level of this population. Those with lower visual acuity and walking with any aid are at a higher risk of having low levels of physical activity. The association between visual response profile, living for less than 11 years with visual impairment and PA levels deserves further investigations Findings of the present study provide reliable data to support rehabilitation programs, observing the need of taking special attention to the subgroups that are even more likely to be inactive.