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Interaction between the Family Health Units and the Academia da Cidade Program in Recife, Northeastern Brazil

The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between the professionals of the Family Health Units (FHU) from Recife and the Academia da Cidade Program (ACP). A descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach was performed. The study population consisted of 203 professionals ...

Contributions and challenges of the professional of physical education in Centro de Atenção Psicossocial

This study aimed to analyze the contributions and challenges of the professional practice of Physical Education at the Center for Psychosocial Care (CAPS) from Recife. Cross-sectional, descriptive study of quantitative and qualitative approach. The study population was composed of professionals from CAPS...

Monitoring and evaluation of physical activity interventions in the primary care network of Pernambuco

The aim of this study was to analyze the elements that characterize monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in physical activity interventions developed in the primary care network in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. A statewide cross-sectional study was carried out in 104 cities, and questionnaires were used to...

Muerte súbita en el deporte
Sudden death in sports

La muerte súbita de un atleta o deportista siempre es un hecho trágico de gran exposición mediática, que genera gran impacto social. Afortunadamente es un hecho extremadamente raro que tiene una incidencia entre 1:80 000 y 1:200 000 atletas/año. Sus causas son distintas de acuerdo con la edad del at...

Motivaciones para la actividad física deportiva y consumo de alcohol en estudiantes de preparatoria

Cienc. enferm; 22 (3), 2016
RESUMEN La actividad física deportiva se ha considerado un factor protector de consumo de alcohol, no obstante la relación de estas variables no es consistente. Objetivo: Identificar la relación entre las motivaciones para la ac tividad física deportiva, días y minutos utilizados y el consumo de a...

Algunos aspectos de interés sobre la vigorexia
Some aspects of interest on vigorexia

Introducción: la actividad física tiene beneficios fisiológicos, psicológicos y sociales, y puede contribuir a la prevención y al control de muchas enfermedades, aunque el exceso de ejercicio físico se puede convertir en un problema que afecta la vida de las personas. En ese contexto se describe a ...

Um olhar sobre a deficiência visual e a prática de atividade física ao longo da vida

Rev. Kairós; 19 (3), 2016
O presente estudo teve como objetivo relatar e enfocar a história de vida de uma deficiente visual congênita com sessenta e quatro anos, nascida no Norte de Portugal. Foi aplicada uma entrevista, com os dados sendo transcritos e analisados em categorias para reflexão sobre suas experiências: sensóri...

Associated factors with mammographic changes in women undergoing breast cancer screening

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate association of sociodemographic, anthropometric, and epidemiological factors with result of mammogram in women undergoing breast cancer screening. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data obtained through interviews, anthropometric measurements, and mammography...

Consumption of fruits and vegetables associated with other risk behaviors among adolescents in Northeast Brazil

Rev. paul. pediatr; 34 (3), 2016
Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of consumption of fruits and vegetables and identify the association with low level of physical activity, exposure to sedentary behavior, consumption of soft drinks and overweight/obesity in adolescents. Methods: This is a cross-sectional school-based stu...

Physical activity and screen time in children and adolescents in a medium size town in the South of Brazil

Rev. paul. pediatr; 34 (3), 2016
Abstract Objective: To analyze the associations between sex and age with behaviour related to physical activity practice and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 480 (236 boys) subjects enrolled in a public school in the city of Londrina, in the south o...