Possible Association between the Lack of Regular Physical Activity with Tinnitus and Headache: Cross-sectional Study
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
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23(4): 375-379, Out.-Dez. 2019. tab
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Physical inactivity is an important risk factor for many aging-related symptoms. Studies suggest that physical activity may help to relieve tinnitus and headache.Objective:
To investigate the presence of tinnitus and headache in elderly individuals by associating it with the lack of regular physical activity.Methods:
A cross-sectional study including elderly individuals who live independently. The practice of physical activity and the complaints of headache and of tinnitus were checked by means of a questionnaire with objective questions. The statistical analysis was performed using the chi-squared test and relative risk, and a multiple logistic regression model was used to determine how well each factor predicted headache while controlling for each of the other factors.Results:
Based on a sample of 494 subjects, it was found that 213 (43.11%) complained of tinnitus. Among the complainants, 97 (45.53%) practiced physical activity regularly. We have confirmed associations between headache with lack of physical activity among elderly individuals with tinnitus (p = 0.0440). It was also observed that certain factors, such as male gender and tinnitus, are independent factors for the complaint of headache.Conclusion:
We have found that headache could be a symptom related to the lack of regular physical activity among elderly individuals with tinnitus. (AU)
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Main subject:
Tinnitus
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Exercise
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Headache
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Physical Education, Universidade Estadual de Londrina/BR
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Doctoral and Masters Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Unopar/BR
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