Psychological Factors Predicting Sedentary Behavior of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil.

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the psychological factors that might predict the sedentary behavior of 654 older adults from the South Region of Brazil. The participants were evaluated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Mini-Mental State Exam; Geriatric Anxiety Scale; and the scales Geriatric Depression, Purpose in Life, Perceived Stress, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, and Satisfaction with Life. Data analysis was conducted through Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis (p < .05). No significant (p > .05) correlation was found between the sedentary behavior variables with self-esteem. Multiple regression analysis revealed that psychological variables explained 6% of the variance of sitting time during the week (R2 = .06; F = 11.546; p < .01). Depression showed a positive prediction (ß = -0.10; p = .040), while life satisfaction (ß = -0.16; p = .001) and purpose in life (ß = -0.10; p = .026) showed negative prediction. Psychological variables predicted only 3% of the variance of sitting time during the weekend (R2 = .03; F = 5.629; p < .01), showing that life satisfaction had significant (p = .007) and negative (ß = -0.13) association. Life satisfaction and purpose in life can be considered protector factors to sedentary behavior, while depression is a potentiating factor.

Health-Related Physical Fitness and Biochemical Parameters in Overweight Older People during Social Isolation Imposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal and Observational Study.

With COVID-19, evidence indicates that the elderly will have worse biochemical markers related to health in social isolation. The objective was to analyze the impacts on physical fitness and biochemical parameters of older adults' health during COVID-19 social isolation. Quantitative, longitudinal, and observational study was conducted between 2020, 2021, and 2022. Thirty-three older adults of both sexes were evaluated. A sociodemographic questionnaire, biomarkers, and health-related physical fitness were used. Significant differences were observed for the sum of maximum isometric right and left handgrip strength, with a reduction in 2022 (p = 0.009); getting up and walking (p < 0.001), reduction in 2021 and 2022 (p < 0.05); elbow flexion and extension (p = 0.004), reduction in 2021 (p = 0.006); and sitting and standing (p = 0.002), reduction in 2022 (p = 0.003) and peak oxygen consumption (p < 0.001), reduction in 2021 and 2022 (p < 0.05). Differences were observed in fasting blood glucose (p < 0.001), with increase in 2021 and 2022 (p < 0.05), triglycerides (p < 0.001), with increase in 2021 and 2022 (p < 0.05), triglyceride-glucose index (p < 0.001), with increase in 2021 and 2022 (p < 0.05), triglyceride-glucose index with waist circumference (p < 0.001), with increase in 2021 (p < 0.001); and triglyceride-glucose index with body mass index (p < 0.001), with increase in 2021 (p < 0.001). However, no differences were observed between anthropometric and body composition (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Older people had changes in biochemical and physical fitness parameters related to health during the social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Geriatric and Gerontology Research: A Scientometric Investigation of Open Access Journal Articles Indexed in the Scopus Database.

BACKGROUND: Scientometric analyses of specific topics in geriatrics and gerontology have grown robustly in scientific literature. However, analyses using holistic and interdisciplinary approaches are scarce in this field of research. This article aimed to demonstrate research trends and provide an overview of bibliometric information on publications related to geriatrics and gerontology. METHODS: We identified relevant articles on geriatrics and gerontology using the search terms "geriatrics," "gerontology," "older people," and "elderly." VOSviewer was used to perform bibliometric analysis. RESULTS: A total of 858 analyzed articles were published in 340 journals. Among the 10 most contributory journals, five were in the United States, with the top journal being the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The United States was the leading country in research, followed by Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. A total of 5,278 keywords were analyzed. In the analysis of research hotspots, the main global research topics in geriatrics and gerontology were older adults (n=663), education and training (n=471), and adults aged 80 years (n=461). These were gradually expanded to include areas related to caring for older adults, such as geriatric assessments (n=395). CONCLUSION: These results provide direction for fellow researchers to conduct studies in geriatrics and gerontology. In addition, they provide government departments with guidance for formulating and implementing policies that affect older adults, not only in setting academic and professional priorities but also in understanding key topics related to them.

Do Perfectionism Traits Predict Team Cohesion and Group Conflict Among Youth Athletes?

In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the predictive power of perfectionism on 413 Brazilian athletes' perceptions of team cohesion and conflict. Participants responded to the Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-2, the Youth Sport Environment Questionnaire, and the Group Conflict Questionnaire. In data analysis, we used Pearson correlations, multiple regression, latent profile analysis (LPA), and multiple analysis of variance. Regression analysis revealed that perfectionistic standards were positively associated with both task and social cohesion (p < .01), while doubts about action were negatively associated with task cohesion (p < .01). Furthermore, concern over mistakes, parental pressure, and doubts about action were positively associated with social conflict (p < .01), and concern over mistakes was positively associated with task conflict (p < .01). LPA revealed two profiles of perfectionism that we termed perfectionistic concerns and perfectionistic striving. Perfectionistic striving was positively correlated with social cohesion (p < .001), and perfectionistic concerns were positively correlated with both task conflict (p < .001) and social conflict (p < .001).

Life Skills Development Through Sport in Brazil: A Study Based on Self-Determination Theory.

This study investigated whether a large sample of youth participants' life skills development through sport was impacted by demographic variables and/or variables based on self-determination theory. Participants were 461 Brazilian youth sport (325 boys; 136 girls) aged 10-17 years (Mage = 15.12, SD = 1.44). Participants completed a self-report research survey to assess demographic variables, coach autonomy support, basic need satisfaction, and sport motivation. We analyzed data using cluster analysis, a chi-square test and multivariate analysis of variance. We found that sport participants in the high life skills development cluster were older (p = .007) and had more years of sport experience (p = .032). Compared to the low life skills development cluster, sports participants in the high life skills development cluster displayed higher scores for coach's autonomy support (p = .001), autonomy satisfaction (p = .002), competence satisfaction (p = .001), relatedness satisfaction (p = .001), and identified regulation (p = .023). In practice, these findings indicate that coaches should seek to satisfy participants' three basic psychological needs and encourage an identified regulation form of motivation when trying to promote participants' life skills development through sport.

[Relationship between vigorous physical activity and body composition in older adults]. / Relación entre la actividad física vigorosa y la composición corporal en adultos mayores.

INTRODUCTION: Objective: the objective of the present study was to analyze the relationship between vigorous physical activity and body composition in older people who attend primary care centers. Material and methods: this study is characterized by being a descriptive, cross-sectional epidemiological study in 654 older adults (288 men and 366 women), most of them between 60 and 69 years of age (59 %), attending primary care centers in the city of Maringá, Brazil. The participants were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), anthropometric measurements, and a sociodemographic questionnaire to characterize the sample. Results: older adults who practice physical activities in primary care centers with vigorous intensity are associated with lower abdominal circumference, waist, hip, quadriceps, and calf measurements when compared to older people with low or moderate levels of physical activity. Conclusions: the practice of vigorous physical activity is related to low body perimeters (abdominal, hip, waist, calf) in older adults who attend primary care centers.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Objetivo: el objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar las relaciones entre la actividad física vigorosa y la composición corporal en personas mayores que asistían a centros de atención primaria. Material y métodos: este estudio se caracteriza por ser un estudio epidemiológico descriptivo y transversal de 654 adultos mayores (288 hombres y 366 mujeres), la mayoría de ellos de 60 a 69 años (59 %), que asistían a centros de atención primaria en la ciudad de Maringá, Brasil. Los participantes fueron evaluados con el Cuestionario Internacional de Actividad Física (IPAQ), mediciones antropométricas y un cuestionario sociodemográfico para caracterizar la muestra. Resultados: los ancianos que practican actividad física en los centros de atención primaria con intensidad vigorosa presentan mediciones más bajas de circunferencia abdominal, cintura, cadera, cuádriceps y pantorrilla en comparación con las personas mayores que practican actividad física de baja a moderada intensidad. Conclusiones: la práctica de actividad física vigorosa está relacionada con bajos perímetros corporales (abdominal, cadera, cintura, pantorrilla) en las personas adultas mayores atendidas en centros de atención primaria.

The influence of age and overweight or obesity on foot sensitivity and postural control: A systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: To perform a systematic review on the influence of age and overweight-or obesity-on foot sensitivity, as well as its relationship with balance and postural control. METHODS: Publications in the following databases were searched up to December 2018: Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science. Both randomised controlled and non-randomised trials, plus cross-sectional studies that evaluated foot sensitivity and balance in adults and/or older people, were investigated. RESULTS: A total of 152 studies were found, 14 studies were included and 506 people of both sexes were involved in the included studies. CONCLUSIONS: Increased age represented a detrimental effect on foot sensitivity. Most studies showed that decreased foot sensitivity was related to worse balance and/or postural stability. Overweight or obesity was associated with plantar sensitivity, with lower sensitivity and decreased postural stability observed in obese people.

Relationships Between Self-Efficacy and High-Performance Sport: A Systematic Review / Relações Entre a Autoeficácia e o Esporte de Rendimento: Uma Revisão Sistemática / Relaciones entre la Autoeficacia y el Deporte de Rendimiento: Una Revisión Sistemática

Abstract Self-efficacy is defined as people's beliefs in their own abilities to achieve something. This study aimed to systematically review the literature on psychological variables associated with self-efficacy in sport. Searches were conducted in six electronic databases: LILACS, PubMed, SciELO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and Scopus, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Content analysis of 29 included articles allowed for the identification of three research groups: psychological variables (n = 31; 72.1%), performance variables (n = 7; 13.3%), and other variables (n = 5; 11, 6%). There was a predominance of cross-sectional quantitative studies (72.4%; n = 21). The most used instrument was the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), with 13 (44.8%) articles. In seven (24.1%) articles, specific questions were developed for the study. It is concluded that self-efficacy is a widely studied variable, but there is a lack of specific instruments in the Brazilian context of high-performance sports.

Resumo A autoeficácia é definida como as crenças das pessoas em suas próprias capacidades para alcançar algo. O objetivo foi revisar sistematicamente a literatura sobre as variáveis psicológicas associadas a autoeficácia no esporte. As buscas foram conduzidas em seis bases eletrônicas: LILACS, PubMed, SciELO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science e Scopus, considerando os pressupostos da Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A análise de conteúdo dos 29 artigos incluídos, permitiu identificar 3 grupos de investigação: variáveis psicológicas (n = 31; 72,1%), desempenho (n = 7; 13,3%) e demais variáveis (n = 5; 11,6%). Houve uma predominância de estudos quantitativos transversais (72,4%; n = 21). O instrumento mais utilizado foi a Escala de Autoeficácia Geral Percebida (EAGP) com 13 (44,8%) artigos do total. Em 7 (24,1%) artigos foram desenvolvidas questões específicas para o estudo. Conclui-se que a autoeficácia é uma variável amplamente estudada, porém há uma escassez de instrumentos específicos no contexto brasileiro do esporte de rendimento.

Resumen La autoeficacia se define como las creencias de las personas sobre sus propias capacidades para lograr algo. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre variables psicológicas asociadas a la autoeficacia en el deporte. Se realizaron búsquedas en seis bases de datos electrónicas: LILACS, PubMed, SciELO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science y Scopus, considerando los supuestos de Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Análisis (PRISMA). El análisis de contenido de los 29 artículos incluidos permitió identificar tres grupos de investigación: variables psicológicas (n=31; 72,1%), rendimiento (n=7; 13,3%) y otras variables (n=5; 11,6%). Hubo predominio de estudios cuantitativos transversales (72,4%; n=21). El instrumento más utilizado fue la Escala de Autoeficacia General Percibida (EAGP) con 13 (44,8%) artículos en el total. En 7 (24,1%) artículos se desarrollaron preguntas específicas para el estudio. Se concluye que la autoeficacia es una variable ampliamente estudiada, pero faltan instrumentos específicos en el contexto brasileño del deporte de rendimiento.

The level of physical activity as an intervening factor in the cognitive state of primary care older adults. / O nível de atividade física como um fator interveniente no estado cognitivo de idosos da atenção básica à saúde.

This study proposed to evaluate the level of physical activity and the cognitive state of elderly users of Primary Care Facilities (UBS) of the Municipality of Maringá, State of Paraná, Brazil. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, epidemiological study with 654 elderly men and women UBS users. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were employed. Data was analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney "U" tests, with a significance level of p<0.05. However, they evidenced a high score in temporal orientation (Md = 5.0), spatial orientation (Md = 5.0), immediate memory (Md = 3.0), recall (Md = 3.0) and language (Md = 8.0). When comparing the mental state according to the level of physical activity of the elderly, we observed that very active/active individuals had better attention and calculation (p = 0.036), recall (p = 0.001) and general cognitive status (p = 0.002) against irregularly active and sedentary elderly. Adequate levels of physical activity may be related to better scores of cognitive functions of elderly subjects.

Este estudo propôs a avaliar o nível de atividade física e o estado cognitivo de idosos usuários das Unidades Básicas de saúde (UBS) do Município de Maringá, Paraná. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo, de corte observacional e transversal, realizado com 654 idosos, de ambos os sexos, usuários das UBS. Foi utilizado um questionário sociodemográfico, o Mini exame do estado mental e o International Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), versão curta. A análise dos dados foi realizada mediante o teste Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Qui quadrado, Kruskal-Wallis e "U" de Mann-Whitney, adotando significância quando p < 0,05. Os idosos não realizam atividades físicas vigorosas e poucas atividades moderadas durante a semana. Porém, apresentaram alto escore na orientação temporal (Md = 5,0), Orientação espacial (Md = 5,0), memória imediata (Md = 3,0), evocação (Md = 3,0) e linguagem (Md = 8,0). Ao comparar o estado mental em função do nível de atividade física dos idosos verificou-se que os Muito ativo/ativo possuem melhor atenção e cálculo (p = 0,036), evocação (p = 0,001) e estado cognitivo geral (p = 0,002), se comparado aos irregularmente ativos e sedentários. Níveis adequados de atividade física podem estar relacionados a melhores escores de funções cognitivas de sujeitos idosos.

Factors influencing depression markers in elderly primary healthcare center patients in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, 2017. / Fatores intervenientes nos indicativos de depressão em idosos usuários das unidades básicas de saúde de Maringá, Paraná, 2017.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze factors influencing depression markers in elderly patients at primary healthcare centers (PHC) in the city of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, in 2017. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study carried out with elderly individuals at PHCs in Maringá city; we used a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic questions, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); we analyzed associations and compared depression markers with sociodemographic variables and health conditions. RESULTS: 645 elderly people took part in the study; those with the highest depression markers had lower income, poor health perception, a history of falls and three or more comorbidities; the physically active elderly had lower depression markers. CONCLUSION: monthly income and health conditions are factors that influence depression markers; doing light physical activities is associated with lower tendency of depression in the elderly.

Survival of elderly outpatients: effects of frailty, multimorbidity and disability. / Estudo do impacto da fragilidade, multimorbidade e incapacidade funcional na sobrevida de idosos ambulatoriais.

This study aims to analyze the impact of frailty, multimorbidity and disability on the survival of elderly people attended in a geriatric outpatient facility, and identify the clinical risk factors associated with death. It is a longitudinal study, with 133 elderly people initially evaluated in relation to frailty, multimorbidity (simultaneous presence of three or more chronic diseases) and disability in Daily Life Activities. The Kaplan Meier method was used to analyze survival time, and the Cox regression was used for association of the clinical factors with death. In follow-up over six years, 21.2% of the participants died, survival being lowest among those who were fragile (p < 0.05). The variables frailty (HR = 2.26; CI95%: 1.03-4.93) and Chronic Renal Insufficiency (HR = 3.00; CI95%: 1.20-7.47) were the factors of highest risk for death in the multivariate analysis. Frailty had a negative effect on the survival of these patients, but no statistically significant association was found in relation to multimorbidity or disability. Tracking of vulnerabilities in the outpatient geriatric service is important, due to the significant number of elderly people with geriatric syndromes that use this type of service, and the taking of decisions on directions for care of these individuals.

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o impacto da fragilidade, da multimorbidade e da incapacidade funcional na sobrevida de idosos assistidos em ambulatório de geriatria e identificar os fatores clínicos de risco associados ao óbito. Estudo longitudinal, com 133 idosos avaliados inicialmente em relação à fragilidade, multimorbidade (presença simultânea de 3 doenças crônicas ou mais) e perda funcional nas Atividades de Vida Diária. Utilizou-se o método Kaplan Meier, para a análise de sobrevida, e a regressão de Cox, para a associação dos fatores clínicos com o óbito. Após seguimento de seis anos, 21,2% dos participantes faleceram, sendo a sobrevida menor entre os idosos frágeis (p < 0,05). As variáveis fragilidade (HR = 2,26; IC95%: 1,03-4,93) e Insuficiência Renal Crônica (HR = 3,00; IC95%: 1,20-7,47) foram fatores de maiores riscos para óbito na análise multivariada. A fragilidade impactou negativamente na sobrevida desses pacientes, porém não foi observada associação estatisticamente significativa em relação à multimorbidade e perda funcional. O rastreio de vulnerabilidades no serviço ambulatorial de geriatria é relevante, em virtude do número expressivo de idosos portadores de síndromes geriátricas que utilizam este tipo de atendimento e do direcionamento dos cuidados desses indivíduos.

The use of photobiomodulation in swallowing difficulties in individuals who developed the severe form of COVID-19 / O uso da fotobiomodulação na dificuldade de deglutição em indivíduos que desenvolveram a forma grave da COVID-19

ABSTRACT This study aimed to verify the use of photobiomodulation in swallowing difficulties in individuals who had a severe form of COVID-19. This case report was based on a quasi-experimental, quantitative study, with primary data collected from a non-probabilistic sample of 13 adults (aged ≥ 19 to < 60 years) of both sexes, who had the severe form of COVID-19. Swallowing was assessed with the Dysphagia Risk Assessment Protocol, and the intervention used photobiomodulation. Descriptive statistics were used. It was found that all research participants' risk for dysphagia in water and pudding swallowing tests improved from before to after the intervention. It can be concluded that photobiomodulation had positive results in speech-language-hearing practice to treat swallowing difficulties in adults who were affected by the severe form of COVID-19, intubated, tracheostomized, and needed an alternative feeding route, as the swallowing difficulties improved.

RESUMO O objetivo foi verificar o uso da fotobiomodulação na dificuldade de deglutição em indivíduos que desenvolveram a forma grave da COVID-19. Trata-se de um relato de casos, a partir de um estudo quase experimental, quantitativo, com coleta de dados primários e com amostra não probabilística, realizado com 13 indivíduos adultos (idade ≥ 19 a < 60 anos) de ambos os sexos, que tiveram a forma grave da COVID-19. Foi realizada a avaliação da deglutição pelo Protocolo de Avaliação para o Risco de Disfagia (PARD) e a intervenção com fotobiomodulação. Foi utilizada a estatística descritiva. Verificou-se que todos os participantes da pesquisa apresentaram melhora no risco para disfagia no teste de deglutição de água e de alimento pastoso do momento pré para o pós-intervenção. Pode-se concluir que a utilização da fotobiomodulação na prática fonoaudiológica para tratar a dificuldade de deglutição dos adultos que foram acometidos pela forma grave da COVID-19, intubados, traqueostomizados e necessitaram fazer uso de via alternativa de alimentação, trouxe resultados positivos, com melhora da dificuldade de deglutição.

Estresse e estratégias de enfrentamento de cuidadores de pessoas idosas com Doença de Alzheimer / Stress and coping strategies of caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's Disease

Resumo Objetivo Comparar os sintomas de estresse e as estratégias de enfrentamento de cuidadores de pessoas idosas com Doença de Alzheimer em razão das variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde e de atuação profissional. Método Pesquisa transversal realizada com 126 cuidadores de pessoas idosas com Doença de Alzheimer. Foi utilizado um questionário para avaliação do perfil sociodemográfico e de saúde do cuidador, a Escala de Estresse Percebido e Escala de Modos de Enfrentamento de Problemas. A análise de dados foi realizada pelos testes t de Student independente, Anova One-way e Post-Hoc de Tukey (p<0,05). Resultados As mulheres utilizam mais a estratégia de enfrentamento de busca de suporte social (p=0,013). Os cuidadores que cuidam de mais de uma pessoa idosa utilizam mais a estratégia de enfrentamento focada no problema (p=0,020). Cuidadores que realizam cuidado formal apresentaram maior estresse (p=0,015) e utilizam menos a estratégia focada no problema (p=0,020). Conclusão O perfil sociodemográfico, de saúde e atuação profissional são fatores intervenientes nas estratégias de enfrentamento de estresse de cuidadores de pessoas idosas com Doença de Alzheimer.

Abstract Objective To compare stress symptoms and coping strategies among caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease according to sociodemographic, health, and professional variables. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted of 126 caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease. A questionnaire assessing caregiver sociodemographic and health profiles, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Ways of Coping Scale were applied. Data analysis was performed using the independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Tukey's post-hoc test (p<0.05). Results Women made greater use of the coping strategy of seeking social support (p=0.013). Caregivers with more than one care recipient made greater use of problem-focused coping strategies (p=0.020). Caregivers engaged in formal care exhibited higher levels of stress (p=0.015) and made less use of problem-focused coping strategies (p=0.020). Conclusion Sociodemographic, health, and professional profiles are factors mediating the stress coping strategies employed by caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease.

Physical activity and sedentary behavior as predictors of fear of falling and risk of sarcopenia in older adults / Atividade física e comportamento sedentário como preditores do medo de cair e do risco de sarcopenia em idosos

Abstract Introduction Low-level physical activity and sedentary behavior are factors that can impact the fear of falling and risk of falls in older adults. Objective This study aimed to determine whether the duration and frequency of physical activity and sedentary behavior predict the fear of falling and risk of sarcopenia in older people. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with 116 older individuals from southern and southeastern Brazil. A sociodemographic and health questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ - short version), the Falls Efficacy Scale - International (FES-I), and the SARC-f were used. Data were analyzed by bootstrapping procedures, Pearson's correlation, and regression analysis (p < 0.05). Results Walking days (β = -0.38; p < 0.001) and moderate activity days (β = -0.23; p < 0.001) showed a negative prediction of fear of falling. Walking days also had a significant and negative prediction of the risk of sarcopenia (β = -0.34; p < 0.001). Conclusion We conclude that weekly walking and the practice of moderate-intensity physical activity negatively predict the fear of falling in older adults. Weekly walking also negatively predicts the risk of having sarcopenia. Sedentary behavior was not a predictor of fear of falling and risk of sarcopenia.

Resumo Introdução A prática de atividade física e o compor-tamento sedentário são fatores que podem impactar o medo de cair e o risco de quedas em idosos. Objetivo Verificar se a duração e a frequência de atividade física e o comportamento sedentário predizem o medo de cair e o risco de sarcopenia de idosos. Métodos Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal realizada com 116 idosos da região sul e sudeste do Brasil. Utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e de saúde, o Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física (IPAQ - versão curta), a Falls Efficacy Scale - International (FES-I) e o SARC-f. Os dados foram analisados por procedimentos de bootstrapping, correlação de Pearson e análise de regressão (p<0,05). Resultados Os dias de caminhada (β= ‐0,38; p<0,001) e de atividades moderadas (β=‐0,23; p<0,001) apresentaram predição negativa sobre o medo de cair. Os dias de caminhada também apresentaram predição significativa e negativa sobre o risco de sarcopenia (β= ‐0,34; p<0,001). Conclusão A frequência semanal de caminhada e de prática de atividade física de intensidade moderada predizem negativamente o medo de cair dos idosos pesquisados. A frequência semanal de caminhada também prediz negativamente o risco de o idoso ter sarcopenia. O comportamento sedentário não se mostrou como um preditor do medo de cair e do risco de sarcopenia nos idosos.

Are the athletes' perceptions of the coach's autonomy support, age and practice time associated with the development of life skills among young athletes? / ¿Las percepciones de los atletas sobre el apoyo a la autonomía del entrenador, la edad y el tiempo de práctica están asociadas con el desarrollo de habilidades para la vida entre los atletas jóvenes? / A percepção sobre o suporte à autonomia do treinador,a idade e o tempo de prática estão associadas ao desenvolvimento de habilidades para a vida emjovens atletas?

This cross-sectional study investigated if the coach's autonomy support, age and time of practice are associated with the development of life skills among 461 young Brazilians athletes (325 boys and 136 girls) aged between 10–17 years (Mage=15.12, SD=1.44). Data collection was conducted via the Life Skills Scale for Sport (P-LSSS) and Perceived Autonomy Support: Exercise Climate Questionnaire (PASECQ). Data analysis was conducted through independent t test,Pearson’s correlation,and Multiple Regression (p<.05). Main results showed that coach ́s autonomy support made the largest positive contribution to all eight dimensions (βrange=.07-.19, p<.05) and total life skill (β=.18; p<.001). Age made the largest positive contribution to the dimensions of teamwork, goal setting, leadership and communication (βrange=.11-.19, p<.05) and total life skills (β=.13; p<.01). However, practice time showed no contribution to life skills. This study revealed that coach ́s autonomy support and age are associated positively with life skills development among youth athletes. (AU)

Este estudio transversal investigó el association del apoyo a la autonomía del entrenador, la edad y el tiempo de práctica en el desarrollo de habilidades para la vida entre 461 jóvenes atletas brasileños (325 niños y 136 niñas) de entre 10 y 17 años (Mage= 15,12, SD = 1,44). La recopilación de datos se realizó mediante la Escala de habilidades para la vida para el deporte (P-LSSS) y el Apoyo a la autonomía percibida: Cuestionario de clima de ejercicio (PASECQ). El análisis de los datos se realizó medianteprueba t independiente, correlación de Pearson y regresión múltiple (p <.05). Los resultados principales mostraron que el apoyo a la autonomía del entrenador hizo la mayor contribución positiva a las ocho dimensiones (β rango = .07-.19, p <.05) y la habilidad para la vida total (β = .18; p <.001). La edad hizo la mayor contribución positiva a las dimensiones de trabajo en equipo, establecimiento de metas, liderazgo y comunicación (βrange = .11-.19, p <.05) y habilidades para la vida total (β = .13; p <.01). Sin embargo, el tiempo de práctica no mostró ninguna contribución a las habilidades para la vida. Este estudio reveló que el apoyo a la autonomía del entrenador y la edad son associados positivos del desarrollo de habilidades para la vida entre los atletas jóvenes. (AU)

Este estudo transversal investigou se o suporte de autonomia do treinador, idade e tempo de prática estão associados ao desenvolvimento de habilidades de vida entre 461 jovens atletas brasileiros (325 meninos e 136 meninas) com idade entre 10-17 anos (M = 15,12, DP = 1,44). A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da Escala de Habilidades de Vida para o Esporte (P-LSSS) e Suporte à Autonomia Percebida: Questionário de Clima de Exercício (PASECQ). A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de teste t independente, correlação de Pearson e regressão múltipla (p <0,05). Os principais resultados mostraram que o suporte à autonomia do treinador deu a maior contribuição positiva para todas as oito dimensões (faixa β = .07-.19, p <.05) e habilidade de vida total (β = .18; p <.001). A idade deu a maior contribuição positiva para as dimensões de trabalho em equipe, estabelecimento de metas, liderança e comunicação (βrange = .11-.19, p <.05) e habilidades de vida totais (β = .13; p <.01). No entanto, o tempo de prática não mostrou nenhuma contribuição para as habilidades de vida. Este estudo revelou que o suporte à autonomia do treinador ea idade estão associados positivamente ao desenvolvimento de habilidades para a vida entre jovens atletas. (AU)

Associação entre ansiedade e depressão em brasileiros durante o isolamento social da pandemia de covid-19 / Association between anxiety and depression in brazilians during the social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic / Asociación entre ansiedad y depresión en brasileños durante el aislamiento social por la pandemia del COVID-19

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a associação entre ansiedade e depressão durante o isolamento social da pandemia de covid-19 no Brasil. Dados de 1.053 adultos brasileiros entre 18 e 59 anos foram coletados por meio de questionário online, entre abril e maio de 2020, para este estudo transversal. Foi utilizada a Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão, e foram analisados fatores sociodemográficos e econômicos. Houve 37% e 20% de risco moderado e alto de ansiedade, respectivamente. Foi observada uma relação direta entre ansiedade e ser do sexo feminino (OR: 1,55; IC95%: 1,02-2,34), ser mais jovem (OR: 4,78; IC95%: 2,71-8,42, para pessoas entre 18-28 anos) e ter rendimentos mais baixos (OR: 1,51; IC95%: 1,69-1,96). Os resultados foram na mesma direção para a depressão, e, adicionalmente, foi demonstrada associação entre isolamento social (parcial ou total) e depressão (OR: 1,42; IC95%: 1,01-2,01). Este estudo encontrou uma associação entre mulheres, populações mais jovens e indivíduos de menor renda e o risco de sofrer ansiedade e depressão durante o confinamento decretado devido à pandemia de covid-19. Além disso, o isolamento social foi associado ao risco de depressão.

The aim of this study is to analyze the association between anxiety and depression during the social isolation for COVID-19 in Brazil. Data of 1,053 Brazilian adults between 18 and 59 years old were gathered by an online questionnaire, between April and May 2020, for this cross-sectional study. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used and sociodemographic and economic factors were analyzed. There was a 37% and 20% of moderate and high risk of anxiety, respectively. A direct relationship was observed between anxiety and being female (OR: 1.55; 95%CI: 1.02-2.34), younger (OR: 4.78; 95% CI: 2.71-8.42, for people between 18-28 years old), and having lower incomes (OR: 1.51, 95%CI: 1.69-1.96). Results were in the same vein for depression and, additionally, an association between social isolation (partial or total) and depression was shown (OR: 1.42; 95%CI: 1.01-2.01). This study reported an association between women, younger populations, and subjects with lower incomes and the risk of suffering anxiety and depression during the confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, social isolation was associated with risk of depression.

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la asociación entre ansiedad y depresión durante el aislamiento social por la pandemia del COVID-19 en Brasil. Se recolectaron datos de 1.053 adultos brasileños, de entre 18 y 59 años de edad, mediante un cuestionario en línea, entre abril y mayo de 2020, para este estudio transversal. Se utilizó la Escala de Ansiedad y Depresión Hospitalaria, y se analizaron factores sociodemográficos y económicos. Hubo el 37% de riesgo moderado de ansiedad y el 20% de riesgo alto. Se observó una relación directa entre la ansiedad y ser mujer (OR: 1,55; IC 95%: 1,02-2,34), ser más joven (OR: 4,78; IC 95%: 2,71-8,42 para personas de entre 18 y 28 años) y tener menores ingresos (OR: 1,51; IC 95%: 1,69-1,96). Los resultados fueron los mismos para la depresión y, además, se demostró una asociación entre el aislamiento social (parcial o total) y la depresión (OR: 1,42; IC 95%: 1,01-2,01). Este estudio encontró una asociación entre ser mujer, poblaciones más jóvenes y personas de bajos ingresos con el riesgo de experimentar ansiedad y depresión durante el confinamiento por la pandemia del COVID-19. Además, el aislamiento social se asoció con el riesgo de depresión.

Do gender and type of sport matter in the association between basic psychological needs satisfaction and life skills development? / Gênero e o tipo de esporte importam na associação entre a satisfação das necessidades psicológicas básicas e o desenvolvimento de competências para a vida?

Abstract This study examined how basic psychological needs satisfaction can predict youth participants' life skills development according to gender and sport type. A sample of 461 Brazilian youth sport participants (325 boys and 136 girls) ranging between 10 and 17 years was included. Data collection was conducted through the Life Skills Scale for Sport and Basic Needs Satisfaction in Sport Scale. Overall, the three subscales of basic psychological needs satisfaction explained a significant amount of the variance in eight life skills (R2 range = .02 to .08 p < .05) and total life skills (R2 = .07; p < .001) in male athletes. Concerning female athletes, multiple regression analyses revealed significant variance only for teamwork (R2=.09; p<.01) and goal setting (R2= .06; p<.05). Regarding the type of sport, the model presented a significant amount of the variance in eight life skills (R2 range = .02 to .05 p < .05) and total life skills (R2 = .08; p < .001) in team sports. Lastly, in individual sports, multiple regression analyses revealed significant variance only on goal setting (R2= .04; p<.05). Findings showed that youth sport coaches could focus on youth participants' basic psychological needs when trying to foster life skills development across sport contexts. Based on these findings, several suggestions for improving future research and practice in this area are presented.

Resumo Este estudo examinou como a satisfação das necessidades psicológicas básicas pode prever o desenvolvimento de competências para a vida dos jovens participantes de acordo com o género e o tipo de desporto. Foi incluída uma amostra de 461 atletas juvenis brasileiros (325 meninos e 136 meninas) com idades entre 10 e 17 anos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da Escala de Habilidades para a Vida no Esporte e da Escala de Satisfação de Necessidades Psicológicas Básicas no Esporte. No geral, as três subescalas de satisfação de necessidades psicológicas básicas explicaram uma quantidade significativa da variância em oito habilidades para a vida (faixa R2 = 0,02 a 0,08 p < 0,05) e habilidades para a vida totais (R2 = 0,07; p < 0,001) em atletas masculinos. Em relação às atletas femininas, as análises de regressão múltipla revelaram variância significativa apenas para trabalho em equipe (R2=0,09; p<0,01) e estabelecimento de metas (R2= 0,06; p<0,05). Em relação ao tipo de esporte, o modelo apresentou uma quantidade significativa de variância em oito habilidades para a vida (faixa R2 = 0,02 a 0,05 p < 0,05) e habilidades para a vida totais (R2 = 0,08; p < 0,001) em equipes. Esportes. Por último, nos desportos individuais, as análises de regressão múltipla revelaram variância significativa apenas no estabelecimento de metas (R2= 0,04; p<0,05). Os resultados mostraram que os treinadores desportivos juvenis podem concentrar-se nas necessidades psicológicas básicas dos jovens participantes ao tentarem promover o desenvolvimento de competências para a vida em contextos desportivos. Com base nestas conclusões, são apresentadas uma série de sugestões para melhorar futuras pesquisas e práticas nesta área.

Relação entre risco e medo de queda em idosas participantes de um projeto social / The relationship between the risk and fear of falling in older women participating in social project

Objetivo: Verificar a relação entre o risco e o medo da queda em idosas participantes de um projeto social. Métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado com 59 idosas participantes de um projeto social ofertado no município de Cianorte­PR. Para avaliar o medo de cair foi utilizada a FES-1-BRASIL. Para avaliação da mobilidade da marcha e risco de queda foi aplicado o teste Timed Up & Go (TUG). Para análise dos dados foi utilizado a estatística descritiva (frequência, percentual, média e desvio padrão), o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, teste t de Student independente e a correlação de Pearson, sendo adotada a significância de p< 0,05. Resultados: Idosas apresentaram risco moderado a alto de cair. Ao analisar o medo de cair das idosas, observou-se o escore médio de 27,4 ± 6,91. Já ao avaliar a mobilidade e equilíbrio de idosos através do TUG, verificou-se que o tempo médio foi de 11,6 ± 2,9 segundos. As idosas mais jovens e que estavam há mais de três anos no projeto apresentaram menor medo de cair e menor risco de queda (p= 0,039 e p= 0,001, respectivamente). Foram encontras as seguintes correlações significativas (p< 0,05): medo de cair com tempo de participação no projeto (r= -0,42); risco de queda com a idade (r= 0,29) e medo de cair (r= 0,56). Conclusão: A partir dos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que a idade e o tempo de participação no projeto parecem ser fatores intervenientes no medo de cair e no risco de quedas das idosas. Ressalta-se que as idosas mais jovens e com maior tempo de participação no projeto apresentaram menor medo e risco de cair. Além disso, foi possível observar que quanto maior o risco de queda, maior o medo de cair.

Objective: To verify the relationship between risk and fear of falling in older women participating of social projects. Methods: Cross-sectional study, conducted with 59 older women participating in a social project offered by the city of Cianorte-PR. To assess the fear of falling, the FES-1-BRASIL was used. To assess gait mobility and risk of falling, the Timed Up & Go (TUG) test was applied. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation), the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, independent student's t test and Pearson's correlation were used for data analysis, with a significance of p< 0.05. Results: the older women had a moderate to high risk of falling. The analysis of the elderly women's fear of falling evidenced a mean score of 27.4 ± 6.91. Regarding mobility and balance, it was found that the average time to perform the TUG was 11.6 ± 2.9 seconds. Women under 70 years of age who had been in the project for more than three years had less fear and lower risk of falling (p= 0.039 and p= 0.001, respectively). The following significant correlations were found (p< 0.05): fear of falling with time of participation in the project (r= -0.42); risk of falling with age (r= 0.29) and fear of falling (r= 0.56). Conclusion: From the results obtained, we concluded that age and time of participation in the project seem to be intervening factors in the fear and risk of falling among the elderly women. It is noted that the women under 70 years of age and those with more extended participation in the social project had less fear and risk of falling. In addition, it was possible to observe that the he risk of falling is directly associated with the fear of falling.

Promoção de saúde ocupacional: capacidade para o trabalho de cirurgiões dentistas / Occupational health promotion: dental surgeons' work capacity

Este estudo teve o objetivo de analisar os fatores associados à capacidade para o trabalho de cirurgiões-dentistas atuantes na cidade de Cuiabá (MT). Pesquisa quantitativa e transversal realizada em agosto de 2020 com 64 cirurgiões-dentistas. A avaliação da capacidade de trabalho foi realizada por meio do Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT), validado em português do Brasil. A análise de dados foi realizada pelos testes Kolmogorov-Smirnov e qui-quadrado ou o teste exato de Fisher (p < 0,05). A pontuação média geral do ICT foi de 36,89 pontos. Entre as características avaliadas, apenas o último nível de ensino concluído e o tempo de trabalho no local atual apresentaram associação significativa com a classificação do ICT (p < 0,001 e de p = 0,007). Os cirurgiões-dentistas que atuam em Cuiabá (MT) apresentaram satisfatório ICT, sendo que foi encontrada associação entre o melhor ICT e o maior nível de escolaridade e maior tempo de atuação no trabalho atual

This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with the work ability of dentists working in the city of Cuiabá (MT). Quantitative and cross-sectional research carried out in August 2020 with 64 dentists. The assessment of work ability was performed using the Work Ability Index (WAI), validated in Brazilian Portuguese. Data analysis was performed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and chi-square tests or Fisher's exact test (p < 0.05). The overall average ICT score was 36.89 points. Among the evaluated characteristics, only the last level of education completed and the time working in the current location showed a significant association with the WAI classification (p < 0.001 and p= 0.007). Dental surgeons who work in Cuiabá (MT) had a satisfactory ICT, and an association was found between the best ICT and the highest level of education and longer time working in the current job.

Inclusão tecnológica: efeitos na saúde mental e qualidade de vida de idosos / Technological inclusion: effects on the mental health and quality of life of elders

Avaliar o efeito de um treinamento em tecnologia digital para idosos da comunidade. Trata-se de um estudo intervencional quase experimental. A amostra foi composta por 12 idosos de ambos os sexos, residentes em Maringá (PR). O estudo ocorreu nas instalações de uma instituição de ensino superior e teve duração de oito semanas, totalizando 32 horas. O protocolo de avaliação e reavaliação consistiu em: coleta dos dados sociodemográficos; aplicação da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica ­ Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS); e aplicação de dois questionários de qualidade de vida (WHOQOL-OLD e WHOQOL-BREF). Verificou-se diferença significante entre os momentos pré-intervenção e pós-intervenção no domínio Psicológico (p=0,032) e na faceta Autonomia (p=0,032) da qualidade de vida. O treinamento para a inclusão digital de idosos com o uso de smartphone pode contribuir para melhora da qualidade de vida dos idosos quanto aos aspectos da saúde mental.

To evaluate the effect of training in digital technology for community elders. This is a quasi-experimental interventional study. The sample consisted of 12 elderly people of both sexes, living in Maringá (PR). The study took place at the premises of a higher education institution and lasted eight weeks, totaling 32 hours. The assessment and reassessment protocol consisted of: collecting sociodemographic data; application of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS); and application of two quality of life questionnaires: WHOQOL-OLD and WHOQOL-BREF. There was a significant difference between the pre- and post-intervention moments in the psychological domain (p=0.032) and in the autonomy facet (p=0.032) of quality of life. Training for the digital inclusion of the elderly with the use of smartphones can contribute to improving the quality of life of the elderly in terms of mental health aspects.