OPHTHALMOLOGIC EVALUATION IN PROFESSIONAL MALE SOCCER PLAYERS IN BRAZIL

ABSTRACT Introduction: Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil and worldwide, but there is insufficient data on the eye health of soccer players, and eye conditions may affect the well-being and performance of these athletes. Objective: To perform an ocular evaluation of a representative sample of professional soccer players from Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted over four consecutive years (2009-2012) at a single professional soccer club in Brazil. The ophthalmology evaluation was performed by the same ophthalmologist in each sample. Prior to the ophthalmology evaluation, all participants filled out a questionnaire to provide the following demographic data: age, position, use of contact lenses or ophthalmic drugs, symptoms, previous ocular surgery, and date of the last ophthalmology evaluation. Visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP) and color vision were tested during the ophthalmologic examination, and ophthalmoscopy and biomicroscopy exams were performed. Results: One hundred and twenty bilateral ophthalmology evaluations were performed in 84 professional soccer players between 2009 and 2012. Pinguecula and pterygium were the most common conditions found in the athletes’ biomicroscopy exams, corresponding to 63% (38/60) and 17% (10/60) of abnormalities, respectively. In the contrast sensitivity evaluation, only one athlete was color blind. No significant associations were found between the position of the athlete and the results of the biomicroscopy and ophthalmoscopy exams. Conclusion: Despite the high prevalence of abnormalities found in the ophthalmology evaluation, most refractive abnormalities did not require correction, and the biomicroscopy abnormalities were mostly benign. Level III; Study of non-consecutive patients.

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Quality of life evaluation of coinfected patients with HIV/tuberculosis in a hospital in northeast Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Farmácia Hospitalar e Serviços de Saúde ◽

10.30968/rbfhss.2020.112.0346 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 0346

Author(s):

Amanda D. SILVA ◽

Thaylany C. AMORIM ◽

Ádeny M. ARAGÃO ◽

Maria J. IBAÑEZ ◽

José A. FILHO ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Socioeconomic Conditions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Life Evaluation ◽

General Quality ◽

And Performance

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of life of patients coinfected with HIV/tuberculosis and to understand their perception of their health. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a hospital in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Data were collected between November 2017 and April 2018 through interviews. The WHOQOL-HIV Bref instrument was used, obtaining the total score and performance in the domains: physical, psychological, level of independence, social relationships, environment, spirituality. Sociodemographic and clinical data from the Logistic Control System of Medicines (SICLOM®) were also collected through a questionnaire. Results: Twenty-six patients were interviewed, 76.9% were male, mostly heterosexual, single, 43.1% presented an advanced state of immune system compromise. 73.1% considered their health "good" or "very good" and 69.2% did not consider themselves sick. The general quality of life, score from zero (worst quality of life) to one hundred (best quality of life) obtained an average of 69.6 ± 9.1. In the domains, the worst average was obtained at the independence level (11.1 ± 2.6) and the highest scores were in the spirituality (15.5 ± 3.8) and psychological (15.3 ± 2.2) domains. Conclusions: The low level of independence and the unfavorable socioeconomic conditions were important aspects influencing in the quality of life of the studied population. Knowledge about the most affected domains in the quality of life allows the elaboration of clinical guidelines and public assistance policies that contribute to the well-being of these patients.

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Peak torque angle, acceleration time and time to peak torque as additional parameters extracted from isokinetic test in professional soccer players: a cross-sectional study

Sports Biomechanics ◽

10.1080/14763141.2020.1784260 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Daniel Germano Maciel ◽

Glauko André Figueiredo Dantas ◽

Mikhail Santos Cerqueira ◽

Jean Artur Mendonça Barboza ◽

Vinícius Vieira De Alencar Caldas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Peak Torque ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Acceleration Time ◽

Time To Peak ◽

Professional Soccer ◽

Isokinetic Test ◽

Torque Angle

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Correlates of above-average cognitive performance among older adults: the SABE study

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/0102-311x00131913 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (9) ◽

pp. 1977-1986 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Henrique Salmazo da Silva ◽

Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte ◽

Fabíola Bof de Andrade ◽

Ana Teresa de Abreu Ramos Cerqueira ◽

Jair Lício Ferreira Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Cognitive Performance ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sabe Study ◽

Younger Age ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

This study aimed to identify factors associated with optimal global cognitive performance among older adults in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of community-dwelling older adults who participated in the SABE Study (Health, Well-Being and Ageing) in 2006. The dependent variable was cognitive performance, categorized as “normal” or “optimal”. The independent variables were socio-demographic data, lifestyle and health conditions. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, followed by multiple logistic regression (significance set at 5%). Optimal cognitive performance was found in 28.4% of the sample, representing 730,051 older adults. Optimal performance was associated with a younger age, a report of no difficulties regarding instrumental activities of daily living, non-abusive alcohol intake, self-rated income sufficient to meet one’s daily needs and contact with family and friends. Optimal cognitive performance among older adults is associated with conditions favoring participation and independence.

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Anxiety and Spiritual Well-Being in Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Holistic Nursing ◽

10.1177/0898010116655004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 261-270 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jéssika Leão Fabbris ◽

Ana Cláudia Mesquita ◽

Sílvia Caldeira ◽

Ana Maria Pimenta Carvalho ◽

Emilia Campos de Carvalho

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Survey Design ◽

Design Method ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Lower Probability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Spiritual Well Being ◽

The Mean

Purpose: To analyze the relation between anxiety and spiritual well-being in undergraduate nursing students. Design: Cross sectional, correlational, and survey design. Method: A total of 169 students from a Brazilian Nursing School completed three instruments: demographic data, Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Findings: The mean score of SWBS was high, and the mean score of BAI was low. When experiencing anxiety, there was lower probability of experiencing high spiritual well-being. For those students considering religiosity very important, the score of SWBS was high. Students scoring lower in SWBS had more probability of experiencing moderate/high anxiety. Conclusions: Higher scores of SWBS and importance given to religiosity were related to lower scores of BAI. Also, the performance and score of spiritual well-being were related to anxiety scores. Further research is worthy to identify and validate which educational aspects could promote spiritual well-being and reduce anxiety as well as research to analyze the relation between spiritual well-being score and learning outcomes.

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Participation in Physical Activity is Associated with Well-being in European University Students

Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine ◽

10.26773/mjssm.210906 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 41-46

Author(s):

Miguel Peralta ◽

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João Santos ◽

Joana Bordado ◽

Duarte Henriques-Neto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

European Social Survey ◽

Health Perception ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

European University

This study’s objective was to analyse the associations between physical activity (PA) and well-being in a rep- resentative sample of European university students. This cross-sectional study was based on data from the European Social Survey round 6, 2012, comprising 3,143 European university students (1456 men and 1687 women) from 27 countries, with a mean age of 21.3±2.9 years. Socio-demographic data, PA, health perception, and the six dimensions of well-being were self-reported. Men reported practising PA more often than women did (4.4±2.2 versus 4.1 ± 2.2, p<0.001) and had better health perception (4.2±0.7 versus 4.1 ± 0.8, p<0.001) and total well-being score (5.5±1.2 versus 5.2 ± 1.3, p<0.001). PA frequency was linearly associated with health perception (p<0.001) as well as the overall well-being score (p<0.001). There is a positive association between PA and the well-being of European university students. This emphasizes the importance of PA in the university students’ lifestyle and the need to develop programmes that reduce physical inactivity.

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Quality of life among elderly population

Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal ◽

10.32437/mhgcj-2019(2).60 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ioanna V. Papathanasiou ◽

Anna Rammogianni ◽

Dimitros Papagiannis ◽

Konstantinos Tsaras ◽

Foteini Kaberi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Health Factors ◽

The Mean

Introduction: Quality of Life (QoL) among elderly is an important issue that reflects the status of well-being of this vulnerable population. Aim: This study aims to assess quality of life among elderly population and to examine possible correlations with associated demographic, social and health factors. Material and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted, in which 257 elderlies from Greece were participated. For the data collection the WHOQOL-BREF (30-items Greek version) questionnaire was used as well as a questionnaire with questions about demographic data, social & health factors. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, means, percentages and standard deviations have been utilized. Inferential statistics such as t-test and pearson r correlation have been used to determined correlations between relevant variables. Level of significance accepted is p < 0.05. Results: From the total 257 elderlies 55.6% (n=143) were women and 44.4% (n=114) were men with a mean age 75.12±8.39. The mean score of overall QoL is 14.14±2.87 and the mean of each factor of WHOQOL-BREF is 13.56±2.79 for physical health, 13.61±2.74 for mental health, 13.72±2.60 for social relationships and 13.70±1.96 for environment. Age, marital status, number of children, level of education, residence area, lifestyle, chronic diseases and serious illnesses are the factors that affects levels of QoL among Greek elderly population Conclusions: Results indicates that levels of QoL between elderly are moderate and many demographic, social and health factors are correlated with QoL status.

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Evaluating burnout among health workers routinely screened for SARS-CoV-2.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-108503/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Silvia Figueiredo Costa ◽

Igor Carmo Borges ◽

Pedro Giavina-Bianchi ◽

Lewis Buss ◽

Carlos Henrique Mesquita Peres ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Workers ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Antibody Test ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Emotional Reactions ◽

Negative Feeling ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Healthcare workers (HW) are a vulnerable group to develop burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aims of this study were to evaluate the perception of HW about the antibody test, and, secondarily, the prevalence of burnout and factors associated with burnout among HW who took the test.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated burnout among HW in a 600-bed building entirely dedicated to COVID-19 inpatients care at Hospital das Clinicas (HC), located in São Paulo, Brazil. The HW answered an online questionnaire that included questions on burnout, a single-item scale based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory; demographic data, professional category, type of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) used, distancing from social support; and emotional reactions to their serology result. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were done to evaluate the risk of burnout.Outcomes: Among 4,417 HW tested, 528 (12.0%) were positive for SARS-CoV-2 and 1,945 answered the questionnaire. Burnout was reported by 308 (15.8%); anxiety, tenseness, and depression associated with COVID-19 were reported by 344 (17.7%); 292 (15.1%); and 181(9.3%) of the participants, respectively. The risk factors for burnout were: being a physician [adjOR:1.604;(95%CI 1.604-1.080;p=0.019)]; a physiotherapist [adjOR:2.047;(95%CI:1.285–3.261;p=0.003)]; perceiving a decrease in public safety[adjOR:1.983;(95%CI:1.229–3.199;p=0.005)]; anxiety [adjOR:2.721;(95%CI:1.812–4.085;p=<0.001)], and depression associated with COVID-19[adjOR:2.071;(95%CI:1.308–3.279;p=0.002)]; and having negative feeling towards had a previously negative SARS-CoV-2 serology[adjOR:1,989;(95%CI:1.484-2.664; p<0.001)].Interpretation: Routine serological testing was one of the strategies used in our hospital to promote the well-being of HW. We observed that those who had negative feeling regarding testing negative to COVID-19 in previous serologies were at higher risk of burnout, suggesting that the risk of contracting the disease is a major stressor for HW.

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Impact on Mental Health Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study in Portugal and Brazil

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17186794 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (18) ◽

pp. 6794 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Lígia Passos ◽

Filipe Prazeres ◽

Andreia Teixeira ◽

Carlos Martins

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Adult Population ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Mental Health ◽

Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional

Mental health effects secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic were till recently considered less important or were neglected. Portugal and Brazil are facing the pandemic in quite different ways. This study aimed to describe the mental health status of the general adult population in Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyze the differences between the two countries. A cross-sectional quantitative study was based on an online questionnaire. Socio-demographic data were collected in addition to four validated scales: CAGE (acronym cut-annoyed-guilty-eye) Questionnaire, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 and Patient Health Questionnaire-2. For each outcome, a multiple linear regression was performed. Five hundred and fifty people answered the questionnaire (435 women). The median age was 38 (Q1, Q3: 30, 47) years, 52.5% resided in Brazil and 47.5% in Portugal. The prevalence of anxiety was 71.3% (mild anxiety was present in 43.1%), the prevalence of depression was 24.7% and 23.8% of the sample had both depression and anxiety. Isolation was a significant factor for depression but not for anxiety. Well-being was below average. Mental illness was considerably higher than pre-COVID-19 levels. Portugal and Brazil will have to be prepared for future consequences of poor mental health and contribute immediate psychological support to their adult populations.

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Attitudes to aging in older carers – do they have a role in their well-being?

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610215000873 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (11) ◽

pp. 1893-1901 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Samantha M. Loi ◽

Briony Dow ◽

Kirsten Moore ◽

Keith Hill ◽

Melissa Russell ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Demographic Data ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Positive Attitudes

ABSTRACTBackground:Attitudes to aging have been investigated in non-carer populations and found to have important relationships with physical and mental health. However, these have not been explored in an older carer sample, although it is becoming increasingly important to clarify variables which are linked with positive carer outcomes. This is one of the first studies to report on older carers, their attitudes to aging, and the relationship with carer-related factors.Methods:A cross-sectional study of 202 carers with a mean age of 70.8 years was conducted in Victoria, Australia, using carer demographic data, carer factors such as depression (using the Geriatric Depression Scale), burden (using the Zarit Burden Inventory, ZBI), physical health, personality, and attitudes to aging (using the Attitudes to Aging Questionnaire, AAQ). Spearman rank correlation and hierarchical regression analyses were used.Results:This study showed that carers had overall positive attitudes to aging inspite of their caring role. It also identified that carer factors including depression and burden contributed a significant amount of the variance to attitudes to aging in terms of physical change and psychosocial loss. Personality traits, specifically neuroticism, and extraversion, were also important contributors to attitudes to aging.Conclusions:Results from this study demonstrated that inspite of moderate levels of depression and spending significant time caring, carers reported positive attitudes to aging. Treating depression, decreasing burden, and investigating the benefits of caring may assist older carers maintain their well-being.

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Doing it for the team: Soccer coaches’ identity leadership predicts players’ effort, turnover intentions, and performance

10.31234/osf.io/tb8qk ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Henning Krug ◽

S. Alex Haslam ◽

Kathleen Otto ◽

Gahis Safi ◽

Niklas K Steffens

Keyword(s):

Team Performance ◽

Turnover Intentions ◽

Individual Performance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Team Identification ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Team Outcomes ◽

Final Sample ◽

And Performance

Objectives: The present research investigates how coaches’ identity leadership predicts individual and team outcomes in soccer. Specifically, we tested hypotheses that coaches’ identity leadership would be associated with players’ perceptions of (a) higher team effort, (b) lower turnover intentions, (c) better individual performance, and (d) better team performance. In addition, we aimed to examine the relationship between coaches’ identity leadership and increased team identification of players and the degree to which the associations of identity leadership with these various outcomes were mediated by players’ strength of team identification.Design: We conduced a cross-sectional study of male soccer players in Germany.Method: The final sample consisted of 247 male soccer players nested in 24 teams that completed measures of their coaches’ identity leadership, team identification, team effort, turnover intentions, and individual/team performance.Results: Analysis revealed a positive relationship between coaches’ identity leadership and team effort, as well as individual and team performance. Moreover, coaches’ identity leadership was associated with lower turnover intentions. There was also evidence that the relationships between identity leadership and the investigated outcomes were mediated by team identification.Conclusions: These findings support claims that coaches’ identity leadership is associated with better individual and team outcomes because it helps to build a sense of ‘we’ and ‘us’ in the team they lead.

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