Strength training in patients with fibromyalgia: a feasibility study / Entrenamiento de fuerza en pacientes con fibromialgia: un estudio de factibilidad / Treinamento de força em pacientes com fibromialgia: um estudo de viabilidade

ABSTRACT Introduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is characterized by the presence of diffuse pain lasting for more than three months and is often associated with sleep disorders. Studies have investigated the effect of strength training (ST) on pain and sleep quality in FM patients, but there continue to be diverse perspectives on the effects of this intervention in this population. Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of strength training (ST) on pain and sleep quality in FM patients. Methods: Forty-eight women with FM participated in the study between August and October, 2012. Six (55±6.5 years) performed ST, conducted at Santa Catarina State University, and eight (47±9 years) comprised the control group. The Socio-Demographic and Clinical Questionnaire, the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used. Data were collected before the first session and after the eight-week intervention and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests. Results: The eight- week ST intervention decreased pain (p< 0.05) and significantly diminished the daytime sleep dysfunctions (p< 0.05), demonstrating that the proposed program contributes to improving patient quality of life. Conclusion: ST is a feasible treatment for patients with fibromyalgia. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic study.

RESUMEN Introducción: El síndrome de fibromialgia (FM) se caracteriza por la presencia de dolor difuso de más de tres meses de duración y suele asociarse a trastornos del sueño. Los estudios han investigado el efecto del entrenamiento de fuerza (ST) sobre el dolor y la calidad del sueño en pacientes con FM, pero todavía existen diversas perspectivas respecto a los efectos de esta intervención en esta población. Objetivos: El objetivo del estudio fue examinar los efectos del entrenamiento de fuerza sobre el dolor y la calidad del sueño de los pacientes con FM. Métodos: Cuarenta y ocho mujeres con FM participaron en el estudio entre agosto y octubre de 2012. Seis (55 ± 6,5 años) se sometieron a un entrenamiento de fuerza realizado en la Universidad del Estado de Santa Catarina, y ocho (47 ± 9 años) constituyeron el grupo de control. Se utilizó el Cuestionario sociodemográfico y Clínico, la escala visual analógica (EVA) para el dolor y el Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh. Los datos fueron recopilados antes de la primera sesión y después de la intervención de ocho semanas y se analizaron mediante estadísticas descriptivas y pruebas de inferencia. Resultados: La intervención de ocho semanas con ST disminuyó el dolor (p <0,05) y redujo significativamente los trastornos del sueño durante el día (p <0,05), lo que demuestra que el programa propuesto contribuye a mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Conclusión: El entrenamiento de fuerza es un tratamiento viable para pacientes con fibromialgia. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos.

RESUMO Introdução: A síndrome da fibromialgia (FM) é caracterizada pela presença de dor difusa com duração de mais de três meses e, frequentemente, é associada a distúrbios do sono. Estudos investigaram o efeito do treinamento de força (ST) sobre a dor e a qualidade do sono dos pacientes com FM, mas ainda existem diversas perspectivas quanto aos efeitos da intervenção nessa população. Objetivos: O objetivo do estudo foi examinar os efeitos do treinamento de força (ST) sobre a dor e a qualidade do sono de pacientes com FM. Métodos: Quarenta e oito mulheres com FM participaram do estudo entre agosto e outubro de 2012. Seis (55 ± 6,5 anos) realizaram treinamento de força, conduzido na Universidade Estadual de Santa Catarina, e oito (47 ± 9 anos) constituíram o grupo controle. Foram empregados o Questionário Sociodemográfico e Clínico, a escala visual analógica (EVA) para dor e o Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh. Os dados foram coletados antes da primeira sessão e depois da intervenção de oito semanas e foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e testes inferenciais. Resultados: A intervenção de 8 semanas com ST diminuiu a dor (p < 0,05) e reduziu significativamente as disfunções diurnas do sono (p <0,05), demonstrando que o programa proposto contribui para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Conclusão: O ST é um tratamento viável para pacientes com fibromialgia. Nível de evidência II; Estudo terapêutico.

Twenty years of scientific production in sport and exercise psychology journals: A Bibliometric Analysis in Web of Science

The present study analyzed the last twenty years (2001 to 2020) of scientific production in sport and exercise psychology (SEP) journals indexed in Web of Science. Ten journals were selected. Psychology of sport and exercise was the journal with the highest number of articles per year (n = 82). USA was the most productive country (n = 1553). University of Birmingham (n = 195) was the institution most prolific, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (n = 239)was the funding agency most present. Nikos Ntoumanis (n = 67) was the most prolific author. Physical activity (n = 326) was the keyword with most occurrences. Open access represents 27.24% of articles. We concluded that the majority of journals published in the English language and with no open access. Self-determination theory is a well consolidated theoretical framework in the last twenty years in SEP journals.(AU)

Comparisons of Mood States Associated With Outcomes Achieved by Female and Male Athletes in High-Level Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships: Psychological Factors Associated With the Probability of Success.

ABSTRACT: Brandt, R, Bevilacqua, GG, Crocetta, TB, Monteiro, CBdM, Guarnieri, R, Hobold, E, Flores, LJF, Miarka, B, and Andrade, A. Comparisons of mood states associated with outcomes achieved by female and male athletes in high-level judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu championships: psychological factors associated with the probability of success. J Strength Cond Res 35(9): 2518-2524, 2019-Moods can be used to predict the performance of athletes in various sports; accordingly, we selected the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) to evaluate mood states of high-level judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes. The aims of this study were (a) to compare the mood states of high-level female and male athletes in BJJ and judo championships in relation to their performance outcomes and (b) to verify associations between psychological factors and performance in estimating their probability of success. The subjects were 173 grappling athletes (judo, n = 85 and BJJ, n = 88), separated into male (n = 129, 40 winners and 89 nonwinners) and female (n = 44, 23 winners and 21 nonwinners) groups. Each subject's mood state was assessed 60 minutes before the first match using the BRUMS (tension, depression, anger, vigor, fatigue, and mental confusion dimensions). Descriptive and inferential statistics (including logistic regression and variance analysis) were used to evaluate relations between mood states and performance (i.e., winning/losing), with p ≤ 0.05. Analysis showed significant differences between male and female athletes in vigor and fatigue, and differences between male judo and male BJJ athletes in tension, vigor, confusion, and fatigue. Female judo and female BJJ athletes showed significant differences in depression and vigor. Logistic regression revealed that higher levels of anger and tension increased athletes' chances of performing well in a match by 23 and 13%, respectively. In addition, lower levels of depression increased athletes' chances of better performance by up to 32%. Overall, we observed a significant relationship between mood state and sports performance. Thus, coaching staff and athletes should monitor athletes' mood states before competitions to ensure that they are in optimal condition to perform and use psychological interventions to support judo and BJJ preparation.

Prevalence of poor sleep quality in athletes before competition.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate athletes sleep quality before competition and its relationship with age, gender, sport modality, competitive level, competition result, and practice time. METHODS: The sample was 1010 Brazilian athletes (656 men and 354 women; 511 young and 499 adults), with an age of 20 ± 7 years old. Participants answered the question 'How would you evaluate the quality of your sleep in the past few days?' Participants rated their sleep quality on a Likert-type scale as follows: 1 = very poor, 2 = poor, 3 = regular, 4 = good, 5 = excellent. RESULTS: Young athletes were 2.30 times more likely to experience poor sleep than adult athletes (p < 0.01; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.47-3.61). Individual athletes were 3.45 times more likely to present poor sleep compared to athletes of team sports (p = 0.00; 95% CI = 2.18-5.48). International athletes were 1.71 times more likely to present regular sleep compared to regional athletes (p = 0.01; 95% CI = 1.16-2.51). Conclusions: Thus, our study indicates that young, individual sports, and international athletes may be at higher risk of poor sleep quality before competitions.

Correction to: Do the benefits of exercise in indoor and outdoor environments during the COVID­19 pandemic outweigh the risks of infection?

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Sleep quality associated with mood in elite athletes.

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the association between sleep quality and mood in elite athletes of different competitive levels. Methods: Participants were 1041 elite athletes (aged 20.82 ± 6.62 years), with 671 men (64.5%/21.52 ± 6.90 years) and 370 women (35.5%/19.55 ± 5.89 years) from 10 individual sports and 6 team sports. Participants self-reported sleep quality on a Likert-type scale and mood was measured with the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS). The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test, and binary logistic regression. Results: Results revealed that athletes who compete internationally are 84% more likely to have poor sleep quality than athletes who compete at a regional level. International athletes with good sleep quality showed greater vigor. National athletes with poor sleep quality showed more confusion, depression, and fatigue. Thus, mood and competitive level are factors associated with sleep quality. Confusion, fatigue, and tension impair sleep, and vigor reduces the likelihood of poor sleep. Conclusions: Sleep should be monitored, especially in international level athletes, in order to prevent sleep disorders during competitions. Coaches and athletes should use techniques and strategies for appropriate management of sleep and mood, to maintain the athletes in optimal condition before important competitions.

Estados de Humor e Resultado Esportivo de Uma Equipe ao Longo da Segunda Fase da Liga Nacional de Futsal / Mood States and Sports Results of a Team Throughout the Second Phase of the National Futsal League

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o humor de atletas profissionais de futsal durante a segunda fase da Liga Futsal Brasileira 2012. A amostra foi composta por 15 atletas do sexo masculino e o instrumento utilizado para avaliação foi a Escala de Humor de Brunel. Os resultados mostram que houve diferenças significativas (p<0,05) dos estados de humor no dia anterior, pré-jogo e pós-jogo. A equipe apresentou estados de humor correspondente ao perfil iceberg em quase todos os momentos: vigor constante e elevado, com exceção do pós-jogo nas derrotas; e fadiga com índices baixos, que se apresentaram elevadas no pós-jogo. Conclui-se que os estados de humor podem intervir positivamente ou negativamente no desempenho esportivo da equipe.

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the moods states of professional futsal players during the second phase of the Brazilian Futsal League 2012. The sample was composed of 15 male athletes and the instrument used for evaluation was the Brunel Mood Scale. The results show that there were significant differences (p<0.05) in mood states on the previous day, pre-game and post-game. The team presented mood states corresponding to the iceberg profile in almost all times: constant and high vigor, except for the post-game defeats, and fatigue with low levels, which were elevated in the post-game. It was concluded that mood states can positively or negatively interfere with team sports performance.

Validation and reliability of a sources of knowledge scale for Brazilian coaches

Aim: The present study examined the validity of the Coaches' Training Profile Questionnaire (QPFT) in Brazilian coaches. Method: The questionnaire was back-translated and content validation was performed by an expert panel. Construct validation was based on the application of the questionnaire to 212 coaches from the state of Paraná, considering the Cronbach's alpha to examine internal consistency, Pearson's correlation and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for test-retest reliability, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The questionnaire showed high internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficient higher than .80. Correlations of the dimensions and ICC of the items indicated high reliability for the three dimensions of the questionnaire. The results of exploratory factor analysis explained a variance of 69.75%, with the AE factor explaining the largest portion of variance (27.01%) and the AT factor explaining the lowest portion of variance (21.14%). The absolute, parsimonious and incremental fit indices [X2 and p-value; X2/df; CFI, PCFI, GFI, PGFI, TLI, RMSEA (with 90% CI), and MECVI] were high. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of the QPFT presents a reliable and valid factor structure to identify coaches' knowledge sources in Brazil.(AU)

Body Weight and Mood State Modifications in Mixed Martial Arts: An Exploratory Pilot.

Brandt, R, Bevilacqua, GG, Coimbra, DR, Pombo, LC, Miarka, B, and Lane, AM. Body weight and mood state modifications in mixed martial arts: An exploratory pilot. J Strength Cond Res 32(9): 2548-2554, 2018-Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters typically use rapid weight loss (RWL) as a strategy to make competition weight. The aim of the present study was to compare body weight and mood changes in professional male MMA athletes who used strategies to rapidly lose weight (n = 9) and with MMA athletes who did not (n = 3). Body mass and mood states of anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension, and vigor and total mood disturbance were assessed (a) 30 days before competition, (b) at the official weigh-in 1 day before competition, (c) 10 minutes before competition, and (d) 10 minutes postcompetition. Results indicated that RWL associated with reporting higher confusion and greater total mood disturbance at each assessment point. Rapid weight loss also associated with high anger at the official weigh-in. However, in performance, RWL did not have deleterious effects on performance. The RWL group also reported greater total mood disturbance at all assessment points with a moderate difference effect size. Research supports the notion that RWL associates with potentially dysfunctional mood states.

Peak height velocity in anthropometry and body composition of students / Pico de velocidade de crescimento em antropometria e composição corporal de escolares

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the age of Peak Height Velocity (PHV), anthropometric variables and body composition of students from the western state of Paraná. he study included 1,011 male students aged 12-15 years from 11 municipalities located around the Itaipu lake. Anthropometric and body composition variables were obtained according to international criteria. Biological maturation was determined by age of PHV and for the purpose of analysis, it was categorized into developmental levels. he results reinforce, as expected, an increasing trend of variables analyzed as students advanced in maturity. hus, it was concluded that with the advancement of maturation, anthropometric variables maintain a linear growth observed in each PHV stratum. his linear trend is not observed in body composition. Body fat showed a decrease in average values as the individual approaches PHV.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a idade do PVC, variáveis antropométricas e composição corporal de estudantes da região do estremo oeste do Paraná. Participaram do estudo 1.011 escolares do sexo masculino de 12 a 15 anos de 11 municípios localizados no entorno do lago de Itaipu. As variáveis antropométricas e de composição corporal foram obtidas seguindo os critérios internacionais. A maturação biológica foi determinada pela idade do PVC e para efeito de descrição e análise foi categorizada em estratos. Os resultados reforçam, conforme esperado, uma crescente evolução das variáveis analisadas à medida que os escolares avançaram na maturação. Sendo assim, concluímos que com o avanço da maturação as variáveis antropométricas mantêm um crescimento linear que é observado em cada estrato do PVC. Este comportamento linear não é observado na composição corporal. O percentual de gordura apresenta uma diminuição de seus valores médios principalmente na proximidade do PVC.

Perceived Sleep Quality, Mood States, and Their Relationship With Performance Among Brazilian Elite Athletes During a Competitive Period.

Brandt, R, Bevilacqua, GG, and Andrade, A. Perceived sleep quality, mood states, and their relationship with performance among Brazilian elite athletes during a competitive period. J Strength Cond Res 31(4): 1033-1039, 2017-We described the perceived sleep quality and mood states of elite athletes during a competitive period, and clarified their relationship to athletes' sport performance. Participants were 576 Brazilian elite athletes (404 men and 172 women) of individual and team sports. Mood states were evaluated using the Brunel Mood Scale, whereas perceived sleep quality was evaluated using a single question ("How would you evaluate the quality of your sleep in the last few days?"). Evaluations of mood state and sleep quality were performed up to 60 minutes before national and international sports competitions began. Descriptive and inferential statistics (including logistic regression) were used to evaluate the relationship of sleep quality and mood states with performance (i.e., winning or losing). Athletes typically had good sleep quality and mood states similar to the Iceberg profile (i.e., high vigor and low tension, depression, anger, fatigue, and mental confusion). The Wald test revealed that sleep, anger, tension, and vigor predicted athletes' performance. Specifically, poor sleep quality and low vigor and anger decreased the odds of winning, whereas higher tension increased these odds. The Hosmer-Lemeshow test indicated that the results were sufficiently generalizable. Overall, we observed a significant relationship between sleep and mood states, which in turn both significantly influenced athletes' sports performance. Thus, coaching staff and athletes should monitor athletes' sleep quality before competitions to ensure athletes are in the optimal condition for performance.

Sleep Quality, Mood and Performance: A Study of Elite Brazilian Volleyball Athletes.

This investigation analyzed the relationships between sleep quality, mood, and game results in the elite athletes participating in Brazilian volleyball competitions. Participants (n = 277 elite Brazilian volleyball athletes, 214 (77.3%) men and 63 (22.7%) women) completed the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) and reported their subjective sleep perception. Athletes with poor sleep quality reported higher scores for confusion compared to athletes with good sleep quality (p < 0.01, d = 0.43). In addition, athletes who lost their game at the time of evaluation showed higher tension (p < 0.01, d = 0.49) and confusion (p < 0.01, d = 0.32) levels compared to athletes who won their game. A regression analysis demonstrated that for each point increase in the confusion level, there was a 19.7% reduction in sleep quality. Multivariate analysis of variance indicated that athletes who slept well, and won their games, had lower tension levels. Further, our results indicated that the athletes' mood associated with their success in the competitions. Therefore, in a competition, it is important that the athletes show good sleep quality, and use techniques and strategies to ease their mood variations.

A prática de caminhada diminui a depressão em pacientes com síndrome da fibromialgia / The practice of walking decreases depression in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

Introdução: A síndrome da fibromialgia é uma doença caracterizada por dor muscular generalizada e crônica, sendo comum o surgimento de depressão nessas pacientes. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito de 16 sessões da prática de um programa de caminhada sobre a depressão em mulheres com fibromialgia. Métodos: Participaram do estudo 12 mulheres com fibromialgia que realizaram duas sessões semanais de prática de caminhada durante dois meses, com 60 minutos de duração. Os estágios de depressão foram identificados mediante o Inventário de Depressão de Beck. Resultados: Verificou-se que o escore médio de depressão diminuiu de 22,75 para 14,33 (p=0,002). Previamente ao início do programa de caminhada 41,6% dos participantes apresentaram depressão grave e após a intervenção a maioria apresentou depressão mínima. Conclusão: A prática de 16 sessões de caminhada minimiza significativamente o estado de depressão de mulheres com fibromialgia.

Introduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome is a disease characterized by generalized and chronic muscular pain, frequently associated with depression. Objective: To determine the effect of 16 practice sessions of a walking program on depression in women with fibromyalgia. Methods: The study included 12 women with fibromyalgia who performed two practices walks a week for two months, with 60 minutes. The stages of depression were identified by the Beck Depression Inventory. Results: It was found that the average depression score decreased from 22.75 to 14.33 (p = 0.002). Prior to the beginning of the walking program 41.6% of the participants had severe depression and after the intervention most had minimal depression. Conclusion: The practice of 16 walking sessions significantly reduces the state of depression in women with fibromyalgia.

Psicologia do esporte no Brasil: revisão em periódicos da psicologia / Sports psychology in Brazil: review in psychology journals

O objetivo do presente estudo foi realizar uma revisão sistemática de literatura sobre a psicologia do esporte em periódicos da psicologia. Foram realizadas buscas eletrônicas nas bases de dados SciELO (na área das ciências humanas) e PePSIC. Como descritores, utilizaram-se os seguintes termos: psicologia do esporte, esporte e atleta. Não se estabeleceu período para a seleção dos artigos. Entre os 84 periódicos indexados na áreadas ciências humanas dentro da base de dados SciELO, fizeram parte da amostra 14 revistas. Na base de dados PePSIC foram encontradas 66 revistas e oito foram incluídas. No total, foram 66 artigos selecionados. Após os critérios de inclusão, 39 fizeram parte da análise. Os resultados evidenciam que, apesar do aumento da produção relacionada ao tema entre 2010 e 2012, ainda se produz pouco sobre o tema psicologia do esporte, concentrando-se em alguns periódicos. Conhecer a produção científica de psicologia do esporte em periódicos da psicologia possibilita traçar o perfil dos estudos publicados, identificando futuros direcionamentos para a área

The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature issues on sports psychology in journals of psychology. Electronic search in SciELO (Human Science area) and PePSIC databases was performed. As descriptors, the terms Sports Psychologist, sport, and athletes were used. For the selection it was not established period of time. Among the 84 index journals in Human Science in the SciELO database, 14 journals took part in the sample. In the PePSIC database 66 journals were found and 8 were included in the study. Altogether, 66 articles were selected. However after meeting the inclusion criteria only 39 were analyzed. The findings showed that despite the increase of production in the area between 2010 and 2012 very little is produced on the sports psychology. Understanding the scientific production of sports psychology in journals of psychology enables tracing the profile of the published studies, identifying future directions to the area.

Características ocupacionais e sociodemográficas relacionadas ao estresse percebido de policiais militares / Características ocupacionales y sociodemográficas relacionada con la percepción del estrés en policías militares / Occupational and sociodemographic characteristics in relation to the perception of stress in military policemen

Introdução: no Brasil, o trabalho policial é considerado um dos mais estressantes, não apenas pela natureza das atividades realizadas, que envolvem alto risco, mas também pela sobrecarga de trabalho e pelas relações internas à corporação, cuja organização se fundamenta em hierarquia rígida e disciplina militar. Existem fatores relacionados ao estado biológico de saúde que são decorrentes do estado psicológico, das pressões ambientais e dos recursos econômicos que predispõe o policial ao estresse. Objetivo: comparar a percepção de estresse em policiais militares considerando as características ocupacionais e sociodemográficas destes. Método: participaram do estudo 86 policiais militares homens com idade média de 35 (±8,3) anos lotados em um Batalhão de Florianópolis/SC, Brasil. Foram utilizados os questionários: "Questionário para caracterização", "Questionário de Classificação Socioeconômica ABEP/2008", "Questionário dos Estágios para Mudança de Comportamento para o Exercício Físico" e a "Escala de Estresse Percebido (EEP)". Utilizou-se de análise descritiva e inferencial, adotando-se α de 0,05 (p<0,05). Resultados: maiores médias de estresse percebido foram verificadas em policiais insuficientemente ativos, nos que possuíam até 35 anos de idade, nos que já passaram por algum evento traumático na carreira e nos que atuam na área operacional. Conclusão: os policiais com até 35 anos de idade, que sofreram algum evento traumático na carreira, insuficientemente ativos, atuantes na área operacional e com qualidade de sono ruim apresentaram maiores níveis de estresse percebido. O estresse está relacionado à saúde psicológica e física dos indivíduos e sendo assim, intervenções visando o controle e/ou prevenção do estresse em policiais militares devem ser implementadas pelos batalhões.

Introducción: en Brasil, el trabajo de los policías se considera uno de los que genera más estrés, no solo por la naturaleza de las actividades que involucran un alto riesgo, sino también por la sobrecarga de trabajo y por las relaciones internas a la corporación, cuya organización se fundamenta en la jerarquía rigurosa y en la disciplina militar. Existen factores relacionados al estado biológico de salud que provienen del estado psicológico, de las presiones ambientales y de los recursos económicos; dichos factores predisponen a los policías al estrés. Objetivo: comparar la percepción del estrés en policías militares a partir de las características ocupacionales y sociodemográficas. Métodos: se estudió una muestra de 86 policías militares, hombres, con edad media de 35 años (± 8,3) de un Batallón de la ciudad de Florianóplis, Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil. Se utilizaron la Encuesta de Caracterización, Encuesta de Caracterización socioeconómica ABEP/2008, Encuesta de las Etapas de Cambio de Comportamiento para el Ejercicio Físico y la Escala del Estrés Percibido (EEP). Se realizó un análisis descriptivo e inferencial y se adoptó α de 0,05 (p< 0,05). Resultados: los mayores niveles de estrés percibido se identificaron en policías insuficientemente activos, en aquellos que tenían hasta 35 años, en los que pasaron por algún evento traumático en la carrera, los que actúan en el área operacional y con una mala calidad de sueño. Conclusiones: el estrés se relaciona con la salud psicológica y física de los individuos; en este sentido, se hace necesario la implementación, por parte de los batallones, de intervenciones que busquen el control y/o la prevención del estrés de los policías, principalmente en los que se identificaron como más afectados.

Introduction: in Brazil, the police work is considered one of the most stressful lines of work, not only due to the nature of activities involving high risk, but also to the work overload and the internal relations of the corporation, whose organization is based on a rigid hierarchy and military discipline. There are factors related to the biological state of health that derive from the psychological state, the environmental pressures and the economical resources; such factors predispose police to stress. Objective: to compare the stress perception in military policemen according to the occupational and sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: eighty six male military policemen aged 35 (± 8.3) years as average, who worked in a battalion in Florianópolis/SC, Brazil, participated in the study. The "Questionário de caracterização", the "Questionário de Classificação Socioeconômica ABEP/2008", the "Questionário dos Estágios para Mudança de Comportamento para o Exercício Físico" and the "Escala de Estresse Percebido (EEP)" were used. Descriptive and inferential analysis was made with α of 0.05 (p< 0.05). Results: the highest levels of perceived stress were found for sedentary policemen, for the ones aged up to 35 years, the ones that had already experienced a traumatic event in their careers, those who work in operational area of police service and in those with poor sleeping quality. Conclusions: stress is related to psychological and physical health of the individuals and therefore, interventions targeting the control and/or prevention of stress in military policemen, mainly those classified as the most affected ones, must be implemented by the battalions.

Saúde mental e fatores associados em atletas durante os jogos abertos de Santa Catarina / Mental health and associated factors in athletes during the open games of Santa Catarina / Salud mental y factores asociados en atletas durante los juegos abiertos de Santa Catarina

INTRODUÇÃO: A saúde mental de atletas pode predizer seu desempenho esportivo e comportamental, o que a torna um importante objeto de estudo. OBJETIVO: Investigar a saúde mental e fatores associados em atletas que participaram dos Jogos Abertos de Santa Catarina 2011, Brasil. MÉTODOS: A amostra foi composta por 445 atletas participantes da competição (211 homens e 234 mulheres). Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado o questionário de caracterização e a escala de humor de Brunel. Os dados foram coletados individualmente no local da competição entre 30 e 50 minutos antes dos atletas competirem. Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva (média, frequência e percentual) e inferencial (Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Withney e correlação de Spearman com α estabelecido de 0,05). RESULTADOS: Os atletas competiram em 10 diferentes modalidades, coletivas e individuais. A maioria dos atletas cursa ou cursou o ensino médio ou superior, com mais de sete anos de tempo de prática e participação em competições nacionais e estaduais. Grande parte dos atletas teve percepção de qualidade de descanso e sono entre boa e regular durante a competição. De maneira geral, os atletas apresentaram boa saúde mental, com perfil semelhante ao de iceberg (elevado vigor, níveis moderados de tensão e baixa fadiga, depressão, raiva e confusão mental). Os atletas com melhor percepção de sono e saúde que não fazem uso de medicamentos reguladores de humor apresentam melhor saúde mental. CONCLUSÃO: Torna-se evidente a boa qualidade de saúde entre os atletas participantes do estudo, destacando-se um cuidado especial com relação às implicações da qualidade do sono e o uso de medicamentos reguladores de humor na saúde mental dos atletas. .

INTRODUCTION: Mental health of athletes can predict their sports and behavioral performance, making it an important field to explore. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the mental health and associated factors in athletes who participated in the Santa Catarina Open Games of 2011, Brazil. METHODS: The sample consisted of 445 athletes who participated in the competition (211 men and 234 women). For the data collection the Questionnaire of Characterization and the Brunel Mood Scale were used. Data were collected individually at the competition between 30 and 50 minutes before the athletes compete. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (Kruskal-Wallis, Mann Whitney and Spearman correlation with α set at 0.05). RESULTS: The athletes competed in 10 different sports, individual and collective. Most athletes are high school students or attended high school or university, with over than seven years of practice and participation in state and national competitions. Most athletes had perceived quality of rest and sleep between good and regular during the competition. In general, the athletes had good mental health, with a profile similar to an iceberg (high vigor, moderate levels of stress and low fatigue, depression, anger and confusion). Athletes with a better perception of sleep and health that do not use mood regulators have better mental health. CONCLUSION: It is evident the good quality of health among athletes participating in this study, highlighting a special care regarding the implications of sleep quality and the use of mood regulators in the mental health of athletes. .

INTRODUCCIÓN: La salud mental de atletas puede predecir su desempeño deportivo y comportamental, lo que la vuelve un importante objeto de estudio. OBJETIVO: Investigar la salud mental y factores asociados en atletas que participaron en los Juegos Abiertos de Santa Catarina 2011, Brazil. MÉTODOS: La muestra fue compuesta por 445 atletas participantes de la competencia (211 hombres y 234 mujeres). Para la colecta de datos fue utilizado el Cuestionario de Caracterización y la Escala de Humor de Brunel. Los datos fueron colectados individualmente en el local de la competencia entre 30 y 50 minutos antes de que los atletas compitieran. Los datos fueron analizados por estadística descriptiva (promedio, frecuencia y porcentual) e inferencial (Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Withney y correlación de Spearman con α establecido de 0,05). RESULTADOS: Los atletas compitieron en 10 diferentes modalidades, colectivas e individuales. La mayoría de los atletas cursa o cursó la enseñanza media o superior, con más de siete años de tiempo de práctica y participación en competencias nacionales y estaduales. Gran parte de los atletas tuvo percepción de calidad de descanso y sueño entre buena y regular durante la competencia. De manera general, los atletas presentaron buena salud mental, con perfil semejante al de iceberg (elevado vigor, niveles moderados de tensión y baja fatiga, depresión, rabia y confusión mental). Los atletas con mejor percepción de sueño y salud que no hacen uso de medicamentos reguladores de humor presentan mejor salud mental. CONCLUSIÓN: Se ha vuelto evidente la buena calidad de salud entre los atletas participantes del estudio, destacándose un cuidado especial con relación a las implicaciones de la calidad del sueño y el uso de medicamentos reguladores de humor en la salud mental de los atletas. .

Ansiedade associada a fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos de mulheres com síndrome da fibromialgia / Anxiety associated to sociodemographic and clinical factors of females with fibromyalgia syndrome

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To characterize anxiety of females with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and to observe the association of trait and state anxiety with pain and non-restorative sleep. METHODS: Participated in the study 61 females with clinical diagnosis of FMS, living in Greater Florianópolis. Socio-Demographic and Clinical Questionnaire (SDCQ) and Trait-State Anxiety Inventory (TSAI) were used as research tools. RESULTS: Mean age of participants was 49 ± 9.2 years. Widespread pain was present in 88.5% (n = 54) of participants and non-restorative sleep was present in 54 females (88.5%). State anxiety showed moderate level of anxiety in 57.4% of participants (n = 35); in trait anxiety, the level of moderate anxiety was present in 85.2% of females (n = 52). There has been significant correlation between non-restorative sleep and trait anxiety (p = 0.03). There has been no correlation between widespread pain and trait anxiety (p = 0.53), widespread pain (p = 0.98) and non-restorative sleep (p = 0.10) and state anxiety. CONCLUSION: Moderate level of anxiety has predominated in this population of females with FMS both for state and trait anxiety. No worsening of pain has been observed in all groups; however there has been correlation between females with trait anxiety and non-restorative sleep.

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Caracterizar a ansiedade de mulheres com síndrome da fibromialgia e verificar a associação dos níveis de ansiedade traço e estado com dor e sono não restaurador. MÉTODOS: Participaram do estudo 61 mulheres com diagnóstico clínico de síndrome da fibromialgia, residentes na Grande Florianópolis. Foram usados, como instrumentos de pesquisa, o Questionário Sociodemográfico e Clínico (QSDC) e o Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado (IDATE). RESULTADOS: A média de idade das pacientes do estudo foi de 49 ± 9,2 anos. A dor generalizada predominou em 88,5% (n = 54) das participantes, assim como o sono não restaurador estava presente em 54 mulheres (88,5%). No perfil de ansiedade estado, observou-se o nível de ansiedade média em 57,4% das participantes (n = 35). Já no perfil de ansiedade traço, o nível de ansiedade média ocorreu em 85,2% das mulheres (n = 52). Houve correlação significante entre o sono não restaurador e ansiedade traço (p = 0,03). Não houve correlação entre as variáveis dor generalizada e ansiedade traço (p = 0,53), dor generalizada (p = 0,98) e sono não restaurador (p = 0,10) e ansiedade estado. CONCLUSÃO: Nesta população de mulheres com síndrome da fibromialgia, houve o predomínio do nível médio de ansiedade tanto para o estado quanto para o traço de ansiedade. Não foi observada correlação da dor com ansiedade traço nem estado, entretanto, foi observada uma correlação entre mulheres com ansiedade traço e sono não restaurador.

Internet como instrumento de pesquisa, coleta e intervenção em fibromialgia: uma revisão sistemática / Internet como herramienta de investigación, recopilación e intervención en la fibromialgia: una revisión sistemática / Internet as a tool for research, collection and intervention in fibromyalgia: a systematic review

O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar como as ferramentas disponíveis na Internet vêm sendo utilizadas nas pesquisas em síndrome da fibromialgia. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática embasada em estudos publicados entre os anos de 2000 e 2011 em periódicos indexados nas bases de dados Science Direct, PubMed e SciELO, que utilizaram ferramentas disponíveis na Internet para realização das suas pesquisas. Como resultado do estudo, além dos fóruns de discussão online, verificou-se que o e-mail é uma ferramenta comum de utilização nas pesquisas sobre fibromialgia, principalmente no que diz respeito ao envio direto ou links de acesso a questionários para preenchimento online. Ficou claro nos estudos investigados a preocupação em investigar a qualidade das informações postadas nos sites especializados em fibromialgia, visando o aprimoramento destas informações, principalmente por se tratar de uma ferramenta que permite o acesso da população em geral bem como dos pacientes com fibromialgia.

The aim of this study was to investigate how the tools available on the Internet are being used in research on fibromyalgia syndrome. It is a systematic review based on studies published between the years of 2000 and 2011, available in the databases Science Direct, PubMed and SciELO, which used the tools available on the Internet to carry out their research. As a result of study, in addition to the online discussion forums, it was found that the e-mail is a common tool for use in research on fibromyalgia, especially with regard to sending direct access or links to fill out online questionnaires. There was a concern in studies to investigate the quality of the information posted on websites specializing in fibromyalgia, aiming at the improvement of this information, especially because it is a tool that allows access for the general population and patients with fibromyalgia.

El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar cómo las herramientas disponibles en la Internet están siendo utilizadas en la investigación sobre el síndrome de fibromialgia. Se trata de una revisión sistemática basada en estudios publicados entre los años 2000 y 2011 en revistas indexadas en bases de datos Science Direct, Pub Med y Scielo, que utilizó las herramientas disponibles en Internet para llevar a cabo sus investigaciones. Como resultado del estudio, además de los foros de discusión en línea, se encontró que el correo electrónico es una herramienta común para uso en la investigación sobre la fibromialgia, especialmente en lo que respecta a la navegación o enlaces de acceso directo a los cuestionarios en línea para llenar. Se hizo evidente en estudios la preocupación por investigar la calidad de la información publicada en los sitios web que se especializan en la fibromialgia, buscando mejorar esta información sobre todo porque es una herramienta que permite el acceso de la población general y de pacientes con fibromialgia.