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Multicomponent exercise training does not alter depressive symptoms in older pe...

Background: Depression is a prevalent mental health condition among older adults, negatively impacting their quality of life and overall well-being. Physical exercise has been identifed as a potential intervention for improving mental health in this population. Multicomponent training (MCT), which combines exercises targeting multiple physical capacities, is widely prescribed to older adults; however, its efcac...

The influence of structured physical activity on vaccination response from adul...

Background: Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, understanding factors that influence vaccine efficacy is crucial, particularly in older adults. Regular physical exercise and/or structured physical activity (SPA) has emerged as a potential modulator of immune responses, enhancing vaccine effectiveness. This systematic review aims to consolidate current evidence on the impact of SPA/exercise on both immune and ...

Cluster analysis of risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases in elder...

Negative health behaviors incorporated into lifestyle are considered the main risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in adults and the elderly. However, the relationship between the aggregation of these factors and the sociodemographic conditions of the elderly needs to be better elucidated. The aim of this study was to analyze the simultaneity of the five risk factors for NCDs in the elderly...

Underdiagnosis of Arterial Hypertension in quilombola adults from Bahia region,...

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a chronic disease linked to hereditary, economic and social factors, with a high prevalence in the black Brazilian population. Neglect in public health policies directed at the quilombola population generates important exposure to the onset of SAH and its underdiagnosis. In this sense, the present investigation aims to analyze the prevalence and factors associated with th...

Leisure physical inactivity and common mental disorders in Primary Health Care ...

Objective: To assess the association between leisure-time physical inactivity (IFL) and common mental disorders (CMD) among Primary Health Care (PHC) workers. Methods: Cross-sectional study, carried out with a random sample of 2,136 PHC workers from municipalities in the state of Bahia. The data collection questionnaire included sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, lifestyle and the Self-Reporting...

Transtornos mentais comuns e atividade f?sica no lazer entre residentes de ?rea...

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Prevalence of Common Mental Disorders and their association with functional dis...

The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Common Mental Disorder (CMD) and to verify its association with functional disability in the elderly. Cross-sectional study with application of the instruments: sociodemographic, health, behavioral data, Self-Reporting Questionnaire, Katz Index and Lawton and Brody Scale. The prevalence of CMD was 37.2% and it was found to be associated with sex, ...

Temas Emergentes em Atividade Física, Saúde e Bem-Estar: Realidades de Brasil e...

Effects of strength training on the functional capacity of institutionalized el...

This is a quasi-experimental study that verified effects of strength training on the functional capacity of institutionalized elderly. The elderly were evaluated by capacity tests and submitted to strength training (nine exercises, 3x12 maximum repetitions, 60-90 seconds interval) for a period of 12 weeks (frequency 3x / week). It was observed that the short-term strength training program improves the performan...

Validade de conteúdo do Instrumento de Avaliação da Saúde do Idoso

Objective Assess the content validity of the Elderly Health Assessment Tool with low education. Methods The data collection instrument/questionnaire was prepared and submitted to an expert panel comprising four healthcare professionals experienced in research on epidemiology of aging. The experts were allowed to suggest item inclusion/exclusion and were asked to rate the ability of individual items in questionn...