Identification of obesity in children and teenagers.

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a condition that increases the risk of developing several health problems, resulting in high health care costs worldwide. Therefore, it is important to investigate several avenues for the control of this condition. This study aimed to identify a dermatoglyphical condition that distinguishes obesity individuals from those of appropriate weight. METHODS: The sample comprised 2172 children and teenagers between the ages of 10 and 19 years, female and male, from public and private schools of the municipality of Joaçaba, Santa Catarina, Brazil. RESULTS: In a comparison of qualitative variables, i.e., patterns, significant differences were observed between groups, including a higher frequency of ulnar loops (LU) on the index and middle fingers (MET2 and MET3) in the appropriate weight group. In the obesity group, a greater frequency of whorls (W) on fingers MET2 and MET3 was observed in males. In females, there were statistically significant correlations between the presence of radial loops (LR) on MET3 in the appropriate weight group and arches (A) in the obesity group. CONCLUSIONS: The study uncovered dermatoglyphical marks characteristic of obesity individuals.

Corrigendum: Teachers' Interpersonal Style in Physical Education: Exploring Patterns of Students' Self-Determined Motivation and Enjoyment of Physical Activity in a Longitudinal Study.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02721.].

Obesity in people with diabetes in COVID-19 times: Important considerations and precautions to be taken.

At the end of 2019, a new disease with pandemic potential appeared in China. It was a novel coronavirus called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Later, in the first quarter of 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of this disease a pandemic. Elderly people, people with comorbidities, and health care professionals are more vulnerable to COVID-19. Obesity has been growing exponentially worldwide, affecting several age groups. It is a morbidity that is associated with genetic, epigenetic, environment factors and/or interaction between them. Obesity is associated with the development of several diseases including diabetes mellitus, mainly type 2. Diabetes affects a significant portion of the global population. Obesity and diabetes are among the main risk factors for the development of severe symptoms of COVID-19, and individuals with these conditions constitute a risk group. Based on a literature review on obesity in people with diabetes in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study presents updated important considerations and care to be taken with this population.

Assessing the Relationship between Autonomy Support and Student Group Cohesion across Ibero-American Countries.

Teacher-endorsed supporting behaviors present themselves as key influencers of student adaptive academic and social functions. The objective of this paper was twofold. First, this study sought to test a model in which student-perceived autonomy support was associated with group cohesion, considering the mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction and intrinsic motivation. Second, the current study examined the dimensionality of the model across five Western countries, namely Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. A convenience sample of 3033 college students (Mage = 21.51 ± SD = 3.71) were recruited for the analysis. The results revealed that perceived autonomy support was positively associated with needs satisfaction, being consequently associated with intrinsic motivation and, ultimately, with group cohesion. Additionally, a multigroup analysis revealed that the model was invariant across college students from the different countries. The current results are discussed around the promotion of teacher uses of autonomy-supportive behaviors fostering adaptive outcomes in students regarding positive social relations and that the cultures of Ibero-American countries are equivalent in this process.

Interpersonal autonomy support style and its consequences in physical education classes.

This intervention study investigates the effects of teacher autonomy support on basic psychological needs, self-determined motivation for giving physical education classes and satisfaction from engaging in physical activity. The sample consisted of 61 students (32 in the experimental group and 29 in the control group), aged 12 to 14 years. Two physical education teachers were part of the group, one who was trained to give autonomy-support classes and the other used the usual class model. The experimental group teacher gave classes based on the autonomy support style, while his control group counterpart did not follow any model. The students, assessed before and after the 8-month intervention, were measured for perception of interpersonal teaching style, basic psychological needs, self-determined motivation and satisfaction from engaging in physical activity. The results showed that the experimental group exhibited higher indices for autonomy, competence and relatedness, self-determined motivation and satisfaction from engaging in physical activity, when compared to the control group. The study provides evidence of the effectiveness of programs that support autonomy in physical education classes, emphasizing the importance of pedagogical strategies and educational programs that promote the development of basic psychological needs, self-determined motivation and its positive consequences in relation to physical education classes.

Translation and cultural adaptation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module for quality of life assessment in patients with lung cancer in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To translate the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 29-item Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module (QLQ-LC29, developed for the assessment of quality of life in patients with lung cancer) to Portuguese, conducting a pilot study of the Portuguese-language version and adapting it for use in Brazil. METHODS: For the translation, cultural adaptation, and pilot testing of the QLQ-LC29, we followed the guidelines established by the EORTC. The translation (English → Portuguese) and back-translation (Portuguese → English) were both carried out by translators, working independently, who were native speakers of one language and fluent in the other. After review, a draft version was created for pilot testing in lung cancer patients in Brazil. RESULTS: A total of 15 patients diagnosed with lung cancer completed the Portuguese-language version of the questionnaire. At the end of the process, we conducted a structured interview to identify any patient difficulty in understanding any of the questions. The final versions were sent to the EORTC and were approved. CONCLUSIONS: The Portuguese-language version of the EORTC QLQ-LC29 appears to be a useful, important, reliable questionnaire that is a valid tool for assessing quality of life in patients with lung cancer in Brazil.

Dermatoglyphical impressions are different between children and adolescents with normal weight, overweight and obesity: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Obesity is a health condition that causes a great impact on public health. The aim of this study was to determine the association between dermatoglyphic characteristics and excessive weight in children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in the center-west region of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: The sample comprised of 2,172 children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years old of both sexes and from public and private teaching networks. Results: The results suggested a predictive marker of obesity, with a greater number of lines in left hand finger two (Mesql2) and a higher frequency of the whorl pattern in participants of a healthy weight, while the overweight group had a higher frequency of the radial loop pattern and the obese group had a higher frequency of the ulnar loop pattern. Conclusion: It was concluded that there may be different dermatoglyphic characteristics depending on the nutritional status of children and adolescents.

Teachers' Interpersonal Style in Physical Education: Exploring Patterns of Students' Self-Determined Motivation and Enjoyment of Physical Activity in a Longitudinal Study.

This longitudinal study explored patterns of basic psychological needs and self-determined motivation, as well as its association with the teaching style and the physical activity enjoyment in a group of students. The sample consisted of 200 secondary education students (105 girls and 95 boys) aged 11 to 13 years (M = 12.65, SD = 0.79) at the start of the study. Students were assessed twice in a 22 month-period. Descriptive analyses were conducted between major variables at both time points, and to explore the number and nature of clusters, we relied on latent profile analysis. The statistical analyses showed three different patterns: downward, stable and upward, with different outcomes and determinants. The downward pattern was associated with more negative enjoyment and a controlling style, while the upward pattern with more positive enjoyment and autonomy support. This study, which was based on a person-centered approach, provided a bigger picture of the interplay between autonomy, competence, relatedness, self-determined motivation, autonomy/control support, and physical activity enjoyment.

Relationship between physical activity and disability due to pain in seniors: cross-sectional study / Relação entre atividade física e a incapacidade pela dor em idosos: estudo transversal

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The practice of physical activities brings benefits to physical and mental health, and in the senior population it can contribute to reducing pain complaints. This study aimed to assess the relationship between the level of physical activity and pain disability in seniors. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with senior people living in the city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The selection of the seniors was carried out through simple random sampling, totaling 410 respondents. The Modified Baecke Questionnaire for Seniors (MBQS) was used to classify the level of physical activity, also classifying the seniors as active or sedentary. For the analysis of disability due to pain, the Pain Disability Index (PDI) was used. RESULTS: Of the 410 seniors participants in this study, 58.5% were female, with a mean age of 72.21±7.0 years. 41% of the seniors were considered active or very active. The sedentary seniors were those who presented greater physical limitations due to pain (p<0.00). Network analysis showed that greater pain limitations were related to leisure, social, and vital activities. It was observed that the higher the level of physical activity, the lower the limitation due to pain (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: Physical activity contributes to the seniors' physical health and can avoid greater risks of pain-related disability.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A prática de atividade física traz benefícios para a saúde física e mental e, na população idosa, pode contribuir para reduzir as queixas de dor. Neste estudo, foi verificado se o nível de atividade física poderia influenciar a limitação pela dor em indivíduos idosos. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, realizado com idosos residentes no município de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil. A seleção dos idosos foi realizada por meio de amostragem aleatória simples, totalizando 410 entrevistados. Para a classificação do nível de atividade física, foi utilizado o Questionário Baecke Modificado para Idosos (QBMI), que classificou os idosos em ativos ou sedentários. Para a análise da incapacidade pela dor, foi utilizado o Índice de Incapacidade Relacionada com a Dor (Pain Disability Index - PDI). RESULTADOS: Dos 410 idosos participantes deste estudo, 58,5% foram mulheres, com média de idade de 72,21±7,0 anos. Foram considerados ativos ou muito ativos 41% dos idosos. Os idosos sedentários foram os que apresentaram maior limitação física pela dor (p<0,01). A análise de rede mostrou que maiores limitações pela dor foram relacionadas a atividades de lazer, sociais e para realização de necessidades básicas. Observou-se que quanto maior o nível de atividade física, menor foi a limitação pela dor (p<0,01). CONCLUSÃO: A atividade física contribui para a saúde física dos idosos com dor crônica, podendo evitar riscos maiores de incapacidade relacionada à dor.

Dermatoglyphic traits of brazilian golfers / Traços dermatoglíficos dos golfistas brasileiros

ABSTRACT Played all over the world, golf has gained popularity, for it is a sport that depends on individual abilities. For this reason the search for tools that aim to seek and guide its respective talented players has become very important. Therefore, this study had the objective of comparing the distribution of the dermatoglyphic indicators of high performance golfers and of a group control of non-athletes. The sample was composed of 46 individuals with paired age and gender, divided into two groups: the Group Golf (GG), composed of 23 golfers, and the Group Control (GC), composed of 23 individuals control randomly selected. The golfers, part of the Project Golf Brazil of the Brazilian Golf Confederation, were between 11 and 21 years old. The results demonstrated that the number of lines in the pattern was of six possible variables of fingerprint (MESQL1, MESQL2, MESQL4, MESQL5, SQTLE, SQTL) is significantly higher in the golfers (GG) when compared to the group control (GC). When observed the qualitative variables, i. e., the pattern type, significant diferences where observed between the groups, since the golfers (GG) presented more Radial Loops (RL) in MDT5 when compared to the group control (GC). The results found in this study demonstrated that the dermatoglyphic profile of high performance golfers differ from the non-athlete population.

RESUMO Jogado em todo o mundo, o golfe está ganhando popularidade, sendo um esporte que depende das habilidades individuais, tornando-se importante a busca por ferramentas que visem buscar e orientar seus respectivos talentos. O presente estudo teve por objetivo comparar a distribuição dos indicadores dermatoglíficos de golfistas de alto rendimento e de um grupo controle de não atletas. A amostra foi composta por 46 indivíduos com idade e sexo pareados, divididos em dois grupos: o Grupo Golf (GG), composto por 23 golfistas e o Grupo Controle (GC), composto por 23 indivíduos controle aleatoriamente selecionados. Os golfistas, parte do Projeto Golf Brasil da Confederação Brasileira de Golfe, tinham idade entre 11 e 21 anos. Os resultados demonstram que o número de linhas no padrão de seis possíveis variáveis de impressão digital (MESQL1, MESQL2, MESQL4, MESQL5, SQTLE, SQTL) é maior nos golfistas (GG) quando comparado ao grupo controle (GC). Quando observadas as variáveis qualitativas, ou seja, o tipo de figura, observaram-se diferenças significativas entre os grupos, visto que os Golfistas (GG) apresentaram maior quantidade de Presilha Radial (LR) no MDT5 quando comparados ao grupo controle (GC). Os resultados encontrados neste estudo demonstraram que o perfil dermatoglífico de golfistas de alto rendimento difere da população não atleta.

Estilo interpessoal docente e desmotivação na educação física: validação das escalas no contexto brasileiro

Resumo O estilo interpessoal docente pode influenciar a motivação para as aulas de educação física. Os objetivos deste estudo foram validar para o contexto sul brasileiro instrumentos que avaliam o estilo docente de apoio à autonomia, o estilo controlador e a desmotivação nas aulas de educação física, assim como comprovar a relação entre a desmotivação nas aulas de educação física e o estilo interpessoal docente. Participaram do estudo 429 estudantes, de 10 a 14 anos. A análise dos dados foi feita por meio da estatística descritiva e inferencial. Os resultados apontam que os três instrumentos são válidos e fidedignos para avaliar o estilo interpessoal do docente, bem como a desmotivação para as aulas de educação física. O estilo controlador do docente prediz positivamente a desmotivação.

Abstract Teachers' interpersonal style can influence motivation for physical education classes. The aims of this study were to validate for the South Brazilian context a version of a measuring instrument to evaluate teacher's interpersonal style in physical education, and an instrument to measure amotivation in physical education, as well as to prove the relation between the demotivation in the classes of physical education and the teachers' interpersonal style. The questionnaires were applied in a sample of 429 students aged 10 to 14 years. The results indicate these are three valid and reliable instruments to evaluate the interpersonal style of teacher's physical education, and the amotivation in physical education classes. The teacher-controller style positively predicts amotivation.

Resumen El estilo interpersonal docente puede influir en la motivación para las clases de educación física. El objetivo de este estudio fue validar, para el contexto sur brasileño, instrumentos que evalúan el estilo docente de apoyo a la autonomía, el estilo controlador y la desmotivación en las clases de educación física, así como comprobar la relación entre la desmotivación en las clases de educación física y el estilo interpersonal docente. Participaron en el estudio 429 estudiantes de 10 a 14 años. Los resultados apuntan a que los tres instrumentos son válidos y fiables para evaluar el estilo interpersonal del docente, así como la desmotivación en las clases de educación física. El estilo controlador del docente predice positivamente la desmotivación.

Translation and cultural adaptation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module for quality of life assessment in patients with lung cancer in Brazil / Tradução e adaptação cultural do Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module da European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer para avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em pacientes com câncer de pulmão no Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 29-item Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module (QLQ-LC29, developed for the assessment of quality of life in patients with lung cancer) to Portuguese, conducting a pilot study of the Portuguese-language version and adapting it for use in Brazil. Methods: For the translation, cultural adaptation, and pilot testing of the QLQ-LC29, we followed the guidelines established by the EORTC. The translation (English → Portuguese) and back-translation (Portuguese → English) were both carried out by translators, working independently, who were native speakers of one language and fluent in the other. After review, a draft version was created for pilot testing in lung cancer patients in Brazil. Results: A total of 15 patients diagnosed with lung cancer completed the Portuguese-language version of the questionnaire. At the end of the process, we conducted a structured interview to identify any patient difficulty in understanding any of the questions. The final versions were sent to the EORTC and were approved. Conclusions: The Portuguese-language version of the EORTC QLQ-LC29 appears to be a useful, important, reliable questionnaire that is a valid tool for assessing quality of life in patients with lung cancer in Brazil.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi traduzir, adaptar culturalmente e realizar um ensaio piloto para criar a versão em português do Brasil do questionário da European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) denominado Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer (QLQ-LC29, lung module), desenvolvido para a avaliação da qualidade de vida em doentes com câncer de pulmão. Métodos: Foram seguidas as orientações da EORTC para a tradução, a adaptação cultural e a realização de um ensaio piloto do QLQ-LC29. Foi realizado o processo de tradução (inglês → português) e tradução reversa (português → inglês) por tradutores independentes nativos em um dos idiomas e fluentes no outro idioma. Após revisão, uma versão preliminar for criada para o ensaio piloto com pacientes no Brasil. Resultados: No total, 15 pacientes com diagnóstico de câncer de pulmão preencheram a versão em português do Brasil do questionário. No final, foi conduzida uma entrevista estruturada para identificar qualquer dificuldade em alguma das perguntas. As versões finais foram enviadas para a EORTC e aprovadas. Conclusões: A versão em português do Brasil do EORTC QLQ-LC29 (lung module) é uma ferramenta útil, importante, fidedigna e válida para a aferição da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em pacientes com neoplasia pulmonar.

Autonomy Support, Motivation, Satisfaction and Physical Activity Level in Physical Education Class / Apoyo a la autonomía, motivación, satisfacción y niveles de actividad física en clases de educación física

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the motivational profile and relate it to teacher autonomy support, basic psychological needs, exercise enjoyment, and level of physical activity in a sample of 615 Brazilian adolescents (327 girls and 288 boys), aged between 12 and 14 years (M = 13.3, DT = .79). One group was identified as more self-determined with high intrinsic motivation and introjected regulation scores, while the other showed no self-determination, with high external regulation and demotivation. Self-determined adolescents perceive greater teacher support; exhibit better fulfillment of basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness; show greater enjoyment in physical education classes and engage in more physical activity.

Resumen El objetivo fue identificar el perfil motivacional y relacionarlo con el apoyo docente a la autonomía, a las necesidades psicológicas básicas, la satisfacción para la práctica de actividades físicas y el nivel de actividad física, en una muestra de 615 adolescentes. Se obtuvo un grupo con "perfil autodeterminado" con puntuación más alta de la motivación intrínseca y regulación introyectada; y un grupo con "perfil no autodeterminado" con puntuaciones elevadas de regulación externa y desmotivación. Los adolescentes con perfil más autodeterminado son los que perciben mayor apoyo docente a la autonomía; ; presenta más satisfacción con las necesidades psicológicas básicas de autonomía, competencia y relación con los demás; sienten mayor satisfacción para la práctica de educación física y practican más actividad física.