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Padrão de atividade física dos adultos jovens de uma freguesia de Vila do Conde
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A associação entre a prática de atividade física e um melhor padrão de saúde tem sido relatada na literatura. A prática de exercício físico de forma regular influencia a qualidade de vida da pessoa. Por isso, conhecer o padrão de atividade física constitui o primeiro passo para a definição de qualquer programa de saúde. A importância da atividade física como um recurso para prevenir e controlar as doenças que não são de declaração obrigatória (ex. diabetes, doenças cardiovasculares, etc.) assim como para a definição de programas, politicas e guidelines tem vindo a ser assumido pelas entidades nacionais (DGS) e internacionais (OMS).Todavia, a evidência sobre o padrão de atividade física da população portuguesa é escassa. Por conseguinte, enveredou-se por uma investigação que toma como objeto de estudo a caracterização da atividade física.
O estudo desenvolvido teve como objetivos: (1) caracterizar o padrão de atividade física de jovens adultos de uma freguesia de Vila do Conde; (2) caracterizar o padrão de atividade física segundo o género dos jovens adultos de uma freguesia de Vila do Conde; e, (3) analisar a diferença ao nível do padrão de atividade física dos jovens adultos em função do género, estado civil, nível de ensino e idade.Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal, correlacional e inserido no paradigma quantitativo. A população em estudo versa adultos jovens, de uma freguesia de Vila do Conde. Participaram no estudo 30 adultos jovens de ambos os sexos, que soubessem ler e escrever e que aceitassem participar no estudo. Para a recolha de dados recorreu-se ao Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física (IPAQ) – Versão Curta. O instrumento de recolha de dados foi constituído por duas partes: a primeira parte, elaborada especificamente para o estudo, contemplou cinco questões que visaram a caracterização da amostra; e, a segunda, constituída pelo IPAQ.
Os principais resultados indicam que a maior parte dos participantes neste estudo pode ser considerado dentro do padrão de Atividade Física “ativo” definidos pela classificação da OMS. Na análise comparativa entre homens e mulheres, os homens reportaram padrão de atividade física superior aos das mulheres. Na análise da diferençado padrão de atividade física em função das variáveis idade, estado civil, género e nível de ensino, verificou-se não existir diferença significativa.
O impacto de intervenções no âmbito de promover a atividade física precisa ser mais explorado através de estudos sistemáticos. Desta forma, poder-se-á definir programas promotoras da atividade física da população.
The association between physical activity practice and a better standard of health has been reported in the literature. The practice of physical activity on a regular basis influences the quality of life of the person. Therefore, knowing the pattern of physical activity is the first step in the definition of any health program. The importance of physical activity as a resource to prevent and control non-mandatory diseases (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.) as well as the definition of programs, policies and guidelines has been assumed by the national entities (DGS) and international (WHO). However, the evidence on the physical activity pattern of the Portuguese population is scarce. Therefore, an investigation was undertaken that assumes as object of study the characterization of physical activity of a young adult population. The study objectives were: (1) to characterize the physical activity pattern of young adults in a village of Vila do Conde; (2) to characterize the pattern of physical activity according to the gender of the young adults of a parish of Vila do Conde; and (3) to analyse the difference in the physical activity pattern of young adults according to gender, marital status, educational level and age.The study is a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study inserted in the quantitative paradigm. The population under study is young adults, from a village in Vila do Conde. The study involved 30 young adults of both sexes, who could read and write, and who agreed to participate in the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) – Short Version – was used to collect data. The data collection instrument consisted of two parts: the first part, elaborated specifically for the study, included five questions that aimed to characterize the sample; and the second part, constituted by IPAQ. The main results of the study indicate that most of the participants in this study can be considered within the "active" physical activity pattern as defined by the WHO. In the comparative analysis between men and women, men reported a higher level of physical activity than women. In the analysis of the difference of the physical activity patternaccording to the variables age, marital status, gender and level of education, there was no significant difference. The impact of interventions to promote physical activity needs to be further explored through systematic studies. In this way, it will be possible to define programs that promote the population's physical activity.
The association between physical activity practice and a better standard of health has been reported in the literature. The practice of physical activity on a regular basis influences the quality of life of the person. Therefore, knowing the pattern of physical activity is the first step in the definition of any health program. The importance of physical activity as a resource to prevent and control non-mandatory diseases (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.) as well as the definition of programs, policies and guidelines has been assumed by the national entities (DGS) and international (WHO). However, the evidence on the physical activity pattern of the Portuguese population is scarce. Therefore, an investigation was undertaken that assumes as object of study the characterization of physical activity of a young adult population. The study objectives were: (1) to characterize the physical activity pattern of young adults in a village of Vila do Conde; (2) to characterize the pattern of physical activity according to the gender of the young adults of a parish of Vila do Conde; and (3) to analyse the difference in the physical activity pattern of young adults according to gender, marital status, educational level and age.The study is a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study inserted in the quantitative paradigm. The population under study is young adults, from a village in Vila do Conde. The study involved 30 young adults of both sexes, who could read and write, and who agreed to participate in the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) – Short Version – was used to collect data. The data collection instrument consisted of two parts: the first part, elaborated specifically for the study, included five questions that aimed to characterize the sample; and the second part, constituted by IPAQ. The main results of the study indicate that most of the participants in this study can be considered within the "active" physical activity pattern as defined by the WHO. In the comparative analysis between men and women, men reported a higher level of physical activity than women. In the analysis of the difference of the physical activity patternaccording to the variables age, marital status, gender and level of education, there was no significant difference. The impact of interventions to promote physical activity needs to be further explored through systematic studies. In this way, it will be possible to define programs that promote the population's physical activity.
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Projeto de Graduação apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de licenciada em Enfermagem
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Padrão de atividade física IPAQ Enfermagem Physical activity pattern IPAQ Nursing