scholarly journals Systematic review of active transportation to school in youth – an update from Brazil’s Report Card

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Rossato de Victo ◽  
Tatiane Kosimenko Ferrari Figueiredo ◽  
Dirceu Solé ◽  
André Oliveira Werneck ◽  
Danilo Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Age Group ◽  
National Data ◽  
The North ◽  
South Of Brazil ◽  
Passive Transportation ◽  
Brazilian Children

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to update a systematic review on the use of active transportation to school in Brazilian children and adolescents. All studies were extracted from the LILACS; BIREME; SCIELO and MEDLINE. The search was carried out on manuscripts published in the period 2018-2019. The descriptors were used in Portuguese, English and Spanish. In overall, 8 manuscripts were included in this systematic review, with 1 presenting data from three periods (2009, 2012 and 2015). The study data were obtained between 2009 and 2015 and the age group found between 7 to 19 years old. Of the selected articles, 2 presented national data, 1 from the north, 2 from the northeast, 1 from the southeast and 2 from the south of Brazil. The use of active transportation was superior to passive transportation on 6 occasions and its use was common in boys than in girls (4 of 6 articles). The use of active transportation is still more common than passive transportation in most Brazilian regions, although some cities have the opposite. The results suggest that the prevalence of active transportation is higher in boys than girls. Public policies must be created to favor the use of active transportation among Brazilian youth.

scholarly journals Active transportation to school for children and adolescents from Brazil: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerson Luis de Moraes Ferrari ◽  
Eduardo Rossato De Victo ◽  
Tatiane Kosimenko Ferrari ◽  
Dirceu Solé
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Monitoring Systems ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Northeastern Region ◽  
Clinical Conditions ◽  
Evaluation Of Public Policies ◽  
Southeastern Region ◽  
Brazilian Children

The aim of this study was to describe the use of active transportation to school (ATS) for Brazilian children and adolescents through a systematic review. This review was carried out from February to March of 2018 by using databases from the area, governmental policies and research and by contacting researchers from this area. The databases used were: LILACS; BIREME; SCIELO; MEDLINE and SCOPUS. The search was performed in articles published from January 2007 to December 2017. The inclusion criteria were: original articles published in journals; articles that measured ATS; articles that evaluated Brazilian children and/or adolescents with ages ranging between 0 and 19 years of age, without specific clinical conditions, without diagnoses of diseases and non-athletes. Overall, 19 articles were selected for this study. Only 8 presented ATS values for gender, with boys and girls using ATS similarly, 4 for each gender. Regarding regions, 11 studies presented data from the Southern regions, 3 studies presented data from the Southeastern region, 3 from the Northeastern region and 2 studies presented data from Brazil as a whole. The Northern and Midwestern regions were not studied in any of the articles. Based on the results, the prevalence of ATS for children and adolescents varies according to the studies and regions in Brazil. Authorities should be encouraged to build monitoring systems for ATS to support planning and evaluation of public policies.

scholarly journals The association of inadequate lip coverage and malocclusion with dental trauma in Brazilian children and adolescents – A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walbert de Andrade Vieira ◽  
Vanessa Gallego Arias Pecorari ◽  
Paulo Henrique Gabriel ◽  
Júlio Vargas‐Neto ◽  
Eduardo César Almada Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Brazilian Children

scholarly journals Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Brazilian children and adolescents: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Pelegrini ◽  
Mateus Augusto Bim ◽  
Fernanda Ulsula de Souza ◽  
Karoline Sisnandes da Silva Kilim ◽  
André de Araújo Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
World Health ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Brazilian Children

abstract It is important to know about overweight and obesity situation of Brazilian children and adolescents. The present study aims to update scientific production, through a systematic review, on the prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity in Brazilian children and adolescents. Nine databases were verified, and 1,316 references were examined from 2018 to 2019. The electronic search was conducted by three independent researchers. All review steps followed a strategy based on PRISMA. 40 studies were included in this systematic review. Most studies use the World Health Organization classification criteria. The prevalence of overweight in Brazilian children and adolescents varies from 8.8% to 22.2% (boys: 6.2% to 21%; girls: 6.9% to 27.6%). The prevalence of obesity varied from 3.8% to 24% (boys: 2.4% to 28.9%; girls: 1.6% to 19.4%). It was observed that the socioeconomic factors (sex, skin color, economic level, region, mother's educational level, living in a rented house and without access to the internet), hereditary/genetic (family history of dyslipidemia and overweight and rs9939609 genotype) and behavioral (physical activity, screen time, eating habits, perceived body weight, health vulnerability, presence of a result close to home, alcoholic beverages, cigarette consumption) were associated with the outcome. It is concluded that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Brazilian children and adolescents are worrisome and most of the factors associated with the outcomes are subject to change from the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Results From Brazil’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (s2) ◽  
pp. S104-S109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Nardo ◽  
Diego Augusto Santos Silva ◽  
Gerson Luis de Moraes Ferrari ◽  
Edio Luiz Petroski ◽  
Ricardo Lucas Pacheco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Incomplete Data ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Report Card ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Sufficient Data ◽  
Brazilian Children

Background:Very few studies have comprehensively analyzed the physical activity of children and adolescents in Brazil. The purpose of this article is to show the methodology and summarize findings from the first Brazilian Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.Methods:Three Brazilian research institutions coordinated the activities to develop the Brazilian 2016 Report Card. The data available were collected independently and then synthesized by the Research Work Group using the grade system developed for the First Global Matrix released in 2014, which included 9 indicators of physical activity. Where possible, grades were assigned based on the percentage of children and youth meeting each indicator: A is 81% to 100%; B is 61% to 80%; C is 41% to 60%; D is 21% to 40%; F is 0% to 20%; INC is incomplete data.Results:Among the 9 indicators, only 5 had sufficient data for grading. Overall Physical Activity received a C- grade, Active Transportation received a C+ grade, Sedentary Behavior received a D+ grade, and Government Strategies and Investments received a D grade.Conclusions:The low grades observed highlight the need for continued efforts aimed at improving physical activity in Brazilian children.

scholarly journals Systematic review of childhood and adolescence sedentary behavior: analysis of the Report Card Brazil 2018

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Samara da Silva ◽  
Alexsandra Da Silva Bandeira ◽  
Priscila Cristina dos Santos ◽  
Luís Eduardo Argenta Malheiros ◽  
Ana Caroline F. C. de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Watching Tv ◽  
Brazilian Children

The aim of this study was to summarize studies examining the prevalence of sedentary behavior among Brazilian children and adolescents. A systematic review conducted on eight databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, SPORTDiscus, BIREME, Scielo, and Google Scholar). The criteria applied were: original research; samples including Brazilian children and adolescents; to be a school- or population-based survey; observational studies using different measures of sedentary behavior; studies showing the prevalence of at least one component of sedentary behavior. Of the 205 studies included, 104 were analyzed. There was a greater concentration of studies in the southern (n=41) and northeastern (n=18) regions. The components more frequently investigated were watching TV (n=36) and screen time (n=32). Only three studies included children under seven years, and the age range more investigated was 10 to 19 years. Most of the studies used a self-reported questionnaire and showed variability in the cut-off point applied (from 2 to 4 hours/day). The prevalence of adolescents who met recommendations ranged from 9.4% to 68.0% for sedentary behavior (<2 hours/day) and from 16.8% to 67.2% for TV viewing (<2 hours/day). The prevalence ranged from 39.1% to 97.7% for computer use and from 47.7% to 98.0% for videogame use. Most of the studies reported that less than half of the adolescents met the recommendations of sedentary behavior and TV viewing. On the other hand, more than half of them devoted less than two hours a day to computer and videogame use.

scholarly journals Complex chronic conditions in children and adolescents: hospitalizations in Brazil, 2013

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 2727-2734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erly Catarina de Moura ◽  
Martha Cristina Nunes Moreira ◽  
Lívia Almeida Menezes ◽  
Isadora Almeida Ferreira ◽  
Romeu Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Complex Chronic Conditions ◽  
The North ◽  
Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Duration Of Hospitalization ◽  
South Of Brazil

Abstract This article aims to estimate the extent of hospitalizations for complex chronic conditions in Brazil. Data from the Hospital Information System for 2013 were compiled according to the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision. Hospitalization rates were estimated according to region, sex, age and disease chapter, taking into account the 2012 population as a reference, as well the percentage of highly complex procedures and mortality rates. Public hospitals treated 190,000 inpatients in 2013. The rate was highest among the population in the South of Brazil, those who were male and children under the age of one. The rate was lowest among the population in the North, females and children aged between 10 and 14years. The mean duration of hospitalization was six days, the percentage of highly complex procedures was 13.5% and the mortality rate was 1.3%. The three most common causes for hospitalizations were diseases of the respiratory system, neoplasms and diseases of the nervous system. The incidence of complex chronic conditions is 331 inwards per 100,000 children and adolescents in Brazil, with an estimate of 240,000 children and adolescents hospitalized. This panorama points to the problem as an emergent public health issue in Brazil.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Development and Psychometric Properties of Loneliness Measures for Children and Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3285
Author(s):  
Aimée Cole ◽  
Caroline Bond ◽  
Pamela Qualter ◽  
Marlies Maes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Measure Development ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Health And Academic Achievement ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Gaining Insight

This paper reviews the three most commonly used measures of loneliness for children and adolescents (children: Loneliness and Aloneness Scale for Children and Adolescents [LACA] and Children’s Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Scale [CLS]; adolescents: UCLA Loneliness Scale [UCLA] and LACA). Loneliness is a pertinent issue across populations and affects the mental health and academic achievement of children and adolescents. To date, there has been no thorough examination of the loneliness measures for this age group. We examine how each of the three measures was developed, and assess the psychometric properties of those measures, gaining insight into whether they are valid and reliable assessments of loneliness. Results suggest that the UCLA Loneliness Scale is the most popular measure of loneliness for use with adolescents, but it does not have robust psychometric properties for that group. For children, the CLS appears most suitable. Results of the review identify gaps in aspects of measure development, with no measure having been developed with children or adolescents. Implications for future loneliness measurement research are considered.

scholarly journals Health- and skill-related physical fitness profile of Brazilian children and adolescents: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Augusto Pedretti ◽  
Júlio Brugnara Mello ◽  
Anelise Reis Gaya ◽  
Alessandro Pedretti ◽  
Adroaldo Cezar Araujo Gaya
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Risk Zone ◽  
Health Level ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Muscle Health ◽  
Brazilian Children

Since 1994, the Projeto Esporte Brasil (PROESP-Br) battery tests has been used to evaluate health- and skill-related physical fitness among aged 6-17 Brazilian schoolchildren. The aim of this study was to delineate the Brazilian children and youth’s physical fitness profile from a systematic review over studies that used the PROESP-Br proposal. The search was carried at PubMed, ScienceDirect, Lilacs, SciELO and Google Scholar. Original studies published between 1994 and 2017 about physical fitness (health and/or motor performance) with schoolchildren (children and/or adolescents) that used the PROESP-Br battery test were included. A total of 13.582 participants  were evaluated to health-related fitness and 276 to skill-related fitness from 18 included studies. The methodological quality was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment scale adapted version. The results show that 27-30% of youngsters are at health “risk zone” for Body Mass Index (BMI), 70% for cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), 50% and 65% for flexibility (FLEX) and muscular strength (MST), respectively. The data concerning skill-related fitness were inconsistent. In summary, the results suggest that Brazilian children and adolescents have low cardiovascular health level (BMI/CRF), mainly regarding CRF, and low muscle health level (FLEX/MST). We emphasize that the lack of studies regarding skill-related fitness, make it impossible to describe the profile of the components of this construct.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental trauma in Brazilian children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walbert de Andrade Vieira ◽  
Vanessa Gallego Arias Pecorari ◽  
Rodolfo Figueiredo-de-Almeida ◽  
Nelson Carvas Junior ◽  
Júlio Vargas-Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Brazilian Children

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dental trauma in Brazilian children and adolescents. A systematic review was conducted considering eight databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed), LILACS, BBO, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Open Access Theses and Dissertations, and OpenThesis. Only prevalence studies that used a probabilistic sampling method were included, without restriction on year or language of publication. The JBI critical appraisal tools for prevalence studies were used to assess the individual risk of bias. The individual studies were combined in the meta-analysis using the random-effects model. The heterogeneity between the studies was analyzed by Cochran’s Q and the I-square statistics. A meta-regression analysis was performed to evaluate the sources of heterogeneity. The GRADE approach assessed the certainty of evidence across included studies. The search resulted in 2,069 records, of which 36 were included in the study. The eligible studies were published from 2000 to 2021, with a total sample of 40,194 children and adolescents. Most studies (75%) had a low risk of bias. In permanent teeth, the prevalence of dental trauma was 21% (95%CI: 16.0; 26.0) and in deciduous teeth; 35% (95%CI: 26.0; 44.0). The prevalence of dental trauma among boys was higher than among girls for both dentitions. Based on a low certainty, the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in Brazilian children and adolescents is higher than that found worldwide both in deciduous and permanent teeth. Also, the prevalence of dental trauma among boys is higher than among girls.

scholarly journals Adequate sleep duration among children and adolescents: a review of the Brazil's Report Card

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Eduardo Argenta Malheiros ◽  
Margarethe Thaisi Garro Knebel ◽  
Marcus Vinicius Veber Lopes ◽  
Gabrielli Thais de Mello ◽  
Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Brazilian Children

abstract – This study aimed to summarize existing research examining the prevalence of adequate sleep duration or meeting sleep recommendations among Brazilian children and adolescents. A systematic review was conducted on eight databases. The criteria for inclusion were original research, samples including Brazilian children and adolescents (age 0–18), studies that reported variables regarding sleep duration using both objective or subjective measures, school- or population-based surveys with random sampling, and cross-sectional or cohort studies. Of the 54 articles included, only 27 used data from different studies. Most of the studies were conducted in the southern region (n = 17) with only two studies having a nationally representative sample. Two studies included children below age five, and the age group most investigated was adolescents (>10 years old). A majority of the studies used a self-reported questionnaire and showed variability in the cutoff point applied for adequate sleep duration with the most reported being ≥8 hours. The proportion of adolescents who met recommendations or had adequate sleep duration ranged from 15% to 89%. Among children, the prevalence ranged from 17% to 95%. The least variability was observed among toddlers, ranging from 93% to 95%. No consistent gender differences were observed among the gender-stratified groups of children and adolescents across the studies. It can be observed that, because of the wide range of results and the lack of data with national representativeness, the prevalence of sufficient sleep among young people aged below 18 remains undefined in Brazil.

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