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
Article
in English, Spanish, Portuguese
| LILACS, BDENF - Nursing
| ID: lil-678972
Responsible library:
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.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
BDENF - Nursing
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LILACS
Main subject:
Adolescent
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Adolescent Health
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Motor Activity
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
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Spanish
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Portuguese
Journal:
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Piauí/BR