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Evaluation of Risks and Benefits of Physical Activity: Fighting a Societal Burden
Brás, Rui; Esteves, Dulce; Rodrigues, Ricardo; Duarte, Paulo; Gouveia, Ana; O'Hara, Kelly; Pinheiro, PauloPhysical Activity (PA) is considered a coadjutant factor in the control of hypertension, helping to control this societal burden. This study investigates the factors that may influence the adoption of PA recommendations by hypertensive individuals by comparing physical activity patterns among hypertensives and normotensives and the importance placed on PA by both groups. Data from 966 Portuguese participants ag...
Supervised Exercise Patterns among Diabetic and Non-diabetic Portuguese Adults
Esteves, Dulce; Gouveia, Ana; Rodrigues, Ricardo; Pinheiro, Paulo; Brás, Rui; O'Hara, Kelly; Duarte, PauloBackground. Physical activity (PA) is a keystone of diabetes management, but although self-exercise is beneficial, supervised exercise (SE), adapted to individual characteristics, and is more effective. Objectives. The main research goal is to compare SE patterns among diabetic and non-diabetic Portuguese adults. Methods. A total of 484 participants (85 diabetics, 399 non-diabetics), aged 41-90 years old (mean=...
Physical activity level as a booster of entrepreneurial intention: a social inn...
Rodrigues, Ricardo; Marques, Carla; Esteves, Dulce; Brás, Rui; Santos, Gina; Gouveia, Ana; Duarte, Paulo; Pinheiro, Paulo; O'Hara, KellyThis study aims to investigate if engaging in physical activity (PA) and gender influences people’s entrepreneurial intention (EI). A survey for measuring EI and PA was developed and administered to the general population. The data were collected with a questionnaire distributed across all continental Portuguese regions. A two-way analysis of variance was used to test the influence of PA level and gender in EI....
Physical activity and supervised exercise among hypertensives and normotensives...
Esteves, Dulce; Duarte, Paulo; Pinheiro, Paulo; Brás, Rui; Rodrigues, Ricardo; Gouveia, Ana; O'Hara, KellyPurpose Physical activity (PA) is considered central to hypertension prevention and management. The main purpose of this article is to compare supervised exercise (SE) patterns among hypertensive and normotensive Portuguese adults. Methods A total of 966 participants aged between 15 and 90 years old (mean 41.9; SD 19.5) were surveyed face-to-face in public places across Portugal. Participants were considered hy...
Physical activity patterns and perceptions among portuguese type 2 diabetic and...
Esteves, Dulce; Gouveia, Ana; Rodrigues, Ricardo; Pinheiro, Paulo; Brás, Rui; O'Hara, Kelly; Duarte, PauloBackground. The increasing prevalence and incidence of type 2 Diabetes has turned it into a worldwide epidemic. Although Physical Activity (PA) may play an essential role in the prevention and management of this disease, sedentary lifestyles continue to increase among diabetics. Besides, there is evidence to believe that diabetics and non-diabetics show different patterns of PA behavior, perceptions and informa...
Effect of the Internet and online social media on awareness of ACSM physical ac...
Esteves, Dulce; Pinheiro, Paulo; Brás, Rui; Rodrigues, Ricardo Gouveia; Gouveia, Ana; O'Hara, Kelly; Duarte, PauloIntervention strategies to increase physical activity (PA) that can reach many people in a cost-effective manner are desired. Web-based interventions have shown promising results, but little investigation focus the effect of use Internet Sites and online social media as information sources on PA knowledge. This investigation aims to evaluate the effect of seeking for PA information on Internet Sites and online ...
Physical activity level and perceptions about exercise in patients with Osteopo...
Esteves, Dulce; Pinheiro, Paulo; Brás, Rui; Gouveia Rodrigues, Ricardo; Gouveia, Ana; O'Hara, Kelly; Duarte, PauloOsteoporosis is a major health concern around the world. Physical activity (PA) is an essential preventive and therapeutic approaches for osteoporosis. This investigation aims to evaluate PA level and of perceptions about exercise of osteoporosis patients, regarding (1) importance of exercise on osteoporosis condition (IE); (2) balance between exercise benefits and risks (B/R); (3) importance of participation i...
Análise da procura de informação sobre atividade física nos media sociais online
Esteves, Dulce; Pinheiro, Paulo; Brás, Rui; O'Hara, Kelly; Zuzda, YolandaOs media sociais online apresentam oportunidades para a promoção de um estilo de vida saudável, por poderem proporcionar um suporte social que incentive a adoção de comportamentos mais ativos. Para isso, é necessário que os indivíduos procurem informações sobre atividade física nesses canais. O objetivo desta investigação é avaliar a extensão do uso dos media sociais online como fontes de informação sobre exerc...
The effect of sex and localised fatigue on triceps surae musculoarticular stiff...
Faria, Aurélio; Gabriel, Ronaldo; Moreira, Helena; Camacho, Tanya; Brás, Rui; Ditroilo, MassimilianoPurpose: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of fatigue on musculoarticular stiffness (MAS) of the ankle joint across sexes. Methods: Twenty-seven males and 26 females participated in the study. After baseline assessment of MAS and related variables, localised fatigue was induced in triceps surae using the standing heel-rise test during which the subjects were instructed to lift and ...
Nível de atividade física e hábitos de vida saudável de universitários portugueses
Esteves, Dulce; Vieira, Sérgio; Brás, Rui; O'Hara, Kelly; Pinheiro, PauloEste estudo visa avaliar o nível de atividade física e hábitos de vida saudável de alunos de duas universidades portuguesas. Utilizou-se o Questionário Internacional da Atividade Física para avaliar o nível de atividade física dos estudantes, juntamente com questões de avaliação dos hábitos de vida. 35% dos estudantes inquiridos apresenta nível de atividade física baixo, reportando a disponibilidade, os horário...