scholarly journals BOWEL FREQUENCY AND SYMPTOMS OF CONSTIPATION AND ITS RELATION WITH THE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH CHAGAS DISEASE

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
Daniela Carolina Barizon TEZA ◽  
Érika Cristina FERREIRA ◽  
Mônica Lúcia GOMES
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Intestinal constipation (IC) in patients with the digestive form of Chagas disease is one of the main reasons for seeking medical care. Population data indicate that the practice of physical activity improves gastrointestinal motility. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the bowel frequency and symptoms of constipation and their relationship with the level of physical activity in patients with and without Chagas disease. METHODS: Patients (n=120) of both genres, aged between 35 and 84 years, in which 50% (n=60) were in the Chagas group and 50% (n=60) were in the control group, were evaluated regarding the level of IC using the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) and regarding the level of physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). RESULTS - Patients in the Chagas group classified as active (IPAQ 2) had higher proportion (P=0.0235) of moderate IC with severe abdominal distension (P=0.0159) and decreased evacuation frequency (P=0.0281) than the patients in the control group, considered to be very active (IPAQ 1). The sedentary lifestyle was greater (P=0.0051) in the Chagas group with duration, intensity and frequency of physical activity lower than the control group. The health perception in the Chagas group was regular for 46.7% (P=0.0035) and poor for 8.3% (P=0.0244). CONCLUSION: There is a lower risk of developing intestinal constipation in more active individuals, evidencing that the level of physical activity interferes with bowel frequency and symptoms of constipation in patients with and without Chagas disease. The level of physical activity and health perception were worse in the Chagas group, reinforcing the disease stigma, which should be modified by the training of health professionals who routinely attend these patients.

scholarly journals Prática de atividade física no lazer e fatores associados em frequentadores de academias ao ar Livre

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva ◽  
Alice Meyer Iepsen ◽  
Eduardo Lucia Caputo ◽  
Patrícia Becker Engers ◽  
Carla Francieli Spohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
White Skin ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n2p185 Fitness zones (FZ) are a great alternative to physical activity practice. The aim of this study was verify physical activity practice and associated factors among FZ users of Pelotas. Participants answered a questionnaire containing demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, health and on the use of FZs. A long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity and those who reported at least 150 minutes / week of PA in the leisure time were considered sufficiently active. The study included 323 subjects (65.3% women), mean age 52.5 years, 83.6% white skin color and 61.9% married. Almost half of respondents were overweight (48.0%), 45.8% had high blood pressure, 10.5% had diabetes and 64.4% used medications. About 77.7% of respondents were classified as sufficiently active. Health perception was associated to leisure physical activity, and the better the health perception, the higher the prevalence of sufficient physical activity. Collective programs with participation of Physical Education teacher can contribute to interaction of practitione with the use of fitness zones and increase the level of physical activity of individuals.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS BEFORE AND DURING SCHOOL SUSPENSION BROUGHT BY THE COVID-19 QUARANTINE

2020 ◽  
pp. 475
Author(s):  
Javier Arturo Hall-López
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Suspension ◽  
Percentage Difference ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The aim of this paper was to compare the physical activity (PA) levels in physical education (PE) teachers before and during school suspension brought by the COVID-19 quarantine. Thirty-seven PE teachers participated in the descriptive cross-sectional comparative methodological design study. In order to evaluate the PA levels, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was applied. As a statistical method, the equality of variance was calculated using the Student t test for independent samples. The results revealed less total PA MET-minutes/week in PE teachers (p=.005), with a percentage difference of 69.8 Δ%, during the COVID-19 quarantine compared to the state before the COVID-19 pandemic. PE teachers are considered professionals who help public health by reducing sedentary lifestyle in society. In that context, decrement in PA level, i.e., their inactivity determined during the COVID-19 pandemic is unacceptable.

scholarly journals Physical Training Increases Erythroferrone Levels in Men

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1215
Author(s):  
Inga Dziembowska ◽  
Małgorzata Wójcik ◽  
Jakub Bukowski ◽  
Ewa Żekanowska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Intensity ◽  
Study Group ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Training Cycle ◽  
Intense Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Intense physical activity contributes to an increased demand for red blood cells, which transport oxygen to working muscles. The purpose of this study was to assess the concentration of erythroferrone (ERFE), the novel marker of erythroid activity in athletes, during the beginning of their training season. The study group consisted of 39 athletes aged 23.24 ± 3.77 years. The study was carried out during the athletes’ preparatory period of the training cycle. The control group consisted of 34 healthy men aged 22.33 ± 2.77 years. The erythropoietic activity was evaluated by determining athletes’ concentrations of erythropoietin (EPO) and erythroferrone (ERFE). The level of physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). In the athletes’ group, we observed higher concentrations of EPO (Me = 12.65 mIU/mL) and ERFE (40.00 pg/mL) compared to the control group (EPO: Me = 5.74 mIU/ml, p = 0.001; ERFE: Me = 25.50 pg/mL, p = 0.0034). The average intensity of physical exercise significantly differentiated the participants as far as EPO and ERFE concentrations. These results suggest that intense physical activity, at least at the beginning of the training season, may stimulate EPO production, which increases ERFE release. This seems to be an adaptative mechanism that provides adequate iron for enhanced erythropoiesis.

scholarly journals Instrument for evaluation of sedentary lifestyle in patients with high blood pressure

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ◽  
Viviane Martins da Silva ◽  
Thelma Leite de Araujo ◽  
Nirla Gomes Guedes ◽  
Larissa Castelo Guedes Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Receiver Operating Characteristic ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Operating Characteristic ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

ABSTRACTObjective:this article describes the diagnostic accuracy of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire to identify the nursing diagnosis of sedentary lifestyle.Method:a diagnostic accuracy study was developed with 240 individuals with established high blood pressure. The analysis of diagnostic accuracy was based on measures of sensitivity, specifi city, predictive values, likelihood ratios, effi ciency, diagnostic odds ratio, Youden index, and area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve.Results:statistical differences between genders were observed for activities of moderate intensity and for total physical activity. Age was negatively correlated with activities of moderate intensity and total physical activity.Conclusion:the analysis of area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve for moderate intensity activities, walking, and total physical activity showed that the International Physical Activity Questionnaire present moderate capacity to correctly classify individuals with and without sedentary lifestyle.

scholarly journals EFFICIENCY OF MOTOR STEREOTYPE CORRECTION IN YOUNG PERSONS WITH POSTURE DISTURBANCES, FLAT FEET AND OBESITY BY PHYSICAL THERAPY

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
pp. 83-91
Author(s):  
S.P. Nakonechna
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Functional Movement Screen ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Flat Feet ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Objective of the study: to assess the effectiveness of the correction of the motor stereotype in young people (students) with postural disorders, flat feet and obesity by means of physical therapy. Material and methods. Surveyed 110 first-year students. The control group consisted of students with normal body weight, normal posture and no signs of flat feet. The comparison group consisted of students with obesity, impaired posture in the sagittal plane and flat feet. They were divided into two groups: group 1 - students who expressed a desire to correct diagnosed violations on their own and / or in independently selected rehabilitation institutions and / or during classroom physical education. Group 2 consisted of students undergoing rehabilitation using the developed program of physical therapy, which lasted 6 months and included kinesiоtherapy, massage, kinesiological taping, nutritional modification, behavioral psychocorrection. The movement stereotype of students was assessed by the Functional Movement Screen, the level of physical activity - by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results. Students with poor posture, flat feet and obesity showed violations of the motor stereotype, which was confirmed on the basis of the worst results of all Functional Movement Screen tests (p <0.05), as well as a lower level of general motor activity (according to the levels of weekly energy consumption, determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire) (p <0.05) relative to the indicators of their healthy peers. Analyzing the gender difference in the test results, it was found that the guys were easier to perform exercises related to the implementation of strength (6, 7 tests), and the girls - flexibility (2, 5 tests). The developed program of physical therapy with the use of functional training on the Prosedos platform, massage, kinesiological taping, nutrition modification, behavioral psychocorrection showed a statistically significantly better effect on all characteristics of the movement pattern and the level of physical activity of students compared to the results of individuals who did non-specialized programs (p <0.05). Findings. During their studies in higher educational institutions, students with disabilities in health require increased attention in the context of identifying and correcting pathological changes, is a consequence of chronic diseases, if possible - non-drug means, in particular, physical therapy.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN MINYAK ZAITUN TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH SISTOLIK PENDERITA HIPERTENSI YANG DIBERI JUS TOMAT

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Daniati Ristia Ayu ◽  
Martha Irene Kartasurya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
True Experiment ◽  
Paired T Test ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Latar Belakang : Hipertensi merupakan faktor risiko terjadinya penyakit jantung koroner, stroke, infark miokardia, gagal jantung dan penyakit ginjal. Tomat mengandung likopen yang mempunyai aktivitas antioksidan sehingga dapat menurunkan tekanan darah. Minyak zaitun meningkatkan absorbsi likopen dari tomat dan mengandung asam oleat yang dapat menurunkan tekanan darah. Tujuan: Menganalisis pengaruh penambahan minyak zaitun terhadap tekanan darah sistolik penderita hipertensi yang diberi jus tomat.Metode : Jenis penelitian adalah true experiment dengan rancangan pre –post test with control group design. Subjek penelitian adalah wanita menopause dengan tekanan darah sistolik 140 ­– 159 mmHg yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, 12 pada kelompok perlakuan dan 12 pada kontrol. Intervensi dilakukan selama 7 hari. Tekanan darah sistolik diukur menggunakan Sphygmomanometer air raksa. Asupan makanan diukur menggunakan metode food recall 2x24 jam dan dianalisis menggunakan nutrisurvey. Aktivitas fisik dianalisis menggunakan International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Analisis statistik menggunakan uji paired t-test, Wilcoxon, independent t-test dan Mann Whitney.Hasil : Ada penurunan tekanan darah sistolik pada kelompok perlakuan dari 150,9±1,7 mmHg menjadi 136,4±4,5 mmHg (p=0,002) dan pada kelompok kontrol dari 148,5±4,5 mmHg menjadi 138,4±5,5 mmHg (p=0,0001). Rerata penurunan tekanan darah sistolik pada kelompok perlakuan 14,5±4,7 mmHg, lebih besar daripada kelompok kontrol 10,1±2,3 mmHg (p=0,007)Kesimpulan : Jus tomat dengan minyak zaitun sebanyak 10ml selama 7 hari menurunkan tekanan darah sistolik lebih banyak daripada jus tomat saja.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN YOGHURT KACANG MERAH TERHADAP KADAR KOLESTEROL LDL PADA WANITA DISLIPIDEMIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Teguh Ady Nur Cahyo ◽  
Martha Irene Kartasurya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Food Recall ◽  
True Experiment ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Latar Belakang : Dislipidemia merupakan kelainan metabolisme lipid yang ditandai dengan peningkatan maupun penurunan profil lemak dalam darah dan berakibat terjadinya penyakit kardiovaskular (CVD). Kandungan utama kacang merah seperti isoflavon, proantosianidin dan serat berperan dalam menurunkan kolesterol LDL. Bakteri Asam Laktat (BAL) pada yoghurt kacang merah dapat mengaktifkan isoflavon menjadi aglikon sehingga menurunkan kolesterol LDL.Tujuan: Menganalisis pengaruh pemberian yoghurt kacang merah terhadap kadar kolesterol LDL pada wanita dislipidemia.Metode : Jenis penelitian adalah true experiment dengan rancangan pre-post test with control group. Subjek penelitian adalah 37 wanita dengan kadar kolesterol LDL ≥130 mg/dL yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, kelompok kontrol dan perlakuan (225 ml yoghurt kacang merah/hari). Intervensi dilakukan selama 15 hari. Kadar kolesterol LDL dihitung dengan kolesterol total - kadar kolesterol HDL-1/5 kadar trigliserida. Asupan makanan selama intervensi diukur menggunakan metode food recall 24 jam dan dianalisis menggunakan program nutrisurvey. Aktivitas fisik dianalisis menggunakan International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Uji normalitas menggunakan Shapiro Wilk. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji dependent t-test, Wilcoxon, independent t-test dan Mann Whitney.Hasil : Tidak terdapat perbedaan kolesterol LDL awal antara kedua kelompok. Ada penurunan kolesterol LDL pada kelompok perlakuan dari 174,67 mg/dL menjadi 158,7 mg/dL. Ada penurunan kolesterol LDL pada kelompok kontrol dari 162,96 mg/dL menjadi 155,49 mg/dL. Pada kelompok perlakuan lebih besar daripada kelompok Kontrol (p=0,001). Penurunan kadar kolesterol LDL pada kelompok perlakuan dan kontrol masing-masing sebesar 15,97 mg/dL (9,4%) dan 7,47 mg/dL (4,6%). Simpulan : Konsumsi yoghurt kacang merah dengan dosis 225ml/hari selama 15 hari menurunkan kadar kolesterol LDL pada wanita dislipidemia.

scholarly journals Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Rheumatic Diseases

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (04) ◽  
pp. 329-335
Author(s):  
M. Acar ◽  
E. Tonga ◽  
A. Daskapan ◽  
M. Karataş ◽  
A. Tekindal
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate levels of physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and to compare the results with both healthy subjects and each other. Methods: A group of 50 rheumatoid arthritis patients, 95 osteoarthritis patients, 82 fibromyalgia patients and 110 healthy subjects were included in this study. Physical activity levels were assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: There were significant differences in walking and total physical activity scores in IPAQ between the rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), fibromyalgia (FMS) patients and the control group (p<0.05). 36.6% of the fibromyalgia group, 28.4% of the osteoarthritis group, 38% of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 22.7% of the healthy subjects were found to be inactive. 45.1% of the fibromyalgia group, 42.1% of the osteoarthritis group, 46% of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 36.4% of the healthy subjects were found to be insufficiently active. Conclusion: As a result, when compared to healthy people, physical activity levels were significantly decreased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia. The decreases in the physical activity levels were clearer in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than in patients with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Recommending regular physical activity should be integral to rheumatic disease management and walking offers a potentially accessible, inexpensive, and acceptable physical activity intervention.

scholarly journals The Impact of Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Physical Activity Levels in Adult Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 446
Author(s):  
Anna Rutkowska ◽  
Katarzyna Kacperak ◽  
Sebastian Rutkowski ◽  
Luisa Cacciante ◽  
Pawel Kiper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Metabolic Equivalent ◽  
Free Mobility ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sport And Recreation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The lockdown with a prohibition of free mobility introduced in many countries has affected restrictions in physical activity (PA). The purpose of the study was to compare PA during restrictions and the “unfreezing” stage. The study group consisted of 89 healthy adult students. To assess the level of PA, a long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used. The first evaluation was carried out in the period from 16 to 20 April 2020 at the time of the lockdown and the second in the period from 11 to 14 May 2020 during the so-called “unfreezing”. The average total PA rate during the first measurement was 8640 metabolic equivalent (MET)-min/week and in the second, 10,560 MET-min/week. The analysis of total energy expenditure showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.029). The establishment of “unfreezing” laws for sport and recreation and the reduction of restrictions have significantly contributed to an increase in the overall level of PA. Based on our outcomes, we recommend students follow the scientific guidelines for undertaking PA (i.e., WHO) during the pandemic in order to maintain an appropriate pro-healthy dose of exercise.

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