What do black patients expect from orthodontic treatment? The aesthetic perception of facial profile between orthodontists and black laypersons.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of anteroposterior position of the soft tissue on facial attractiveness in black people, and compare the perception of aesthetics and satisfaction between orthodontists and black laypersons. METHODS: The sample was composed of 69 orthodontists and 69 laypersons of black ethnicity (n=138). Facial profile photographs of two black volunteers, a man and a woman, were digitally manipulated to change the position of the lips and chin, by making gradual changes of 4mm in relation to the true vertical line, simulating advance or retrusion of the soft tissues by -2, -6, -10, +2, +6, +10mm, totalling six images per sex. The photographs were classified by the research participants using a visual analogue scale (VAS), from 0 (unpleasant) to 100 (pleasant). The results were analyzed by generalized linear model and by the Fisher's exact test, considering the level of significance of 5%. RESULTS: The orthodontists and black laypersons considered straight profiles the most pleasant. The two groups classified the male profile as being more unpleasant in comparison with the female facial profile, which was concave. When evaluating all the images together, the image most indicated as being the most pleasant, once again, was the one with the straight profile, for both sexes. CONCLUSION: The influence of orthodontists' and laypersons' aesthetic perception on evaluating the facial profile of blacks was similar. The straight profile was classified as the most pleasant and the concave, as the most unpleasant.

What do black patients expect from orthodontic treatment? The aesthetic perception of facial profile between orthodontists and black laypersons

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the influence of anteroposterior position of the soft tissue on facial attractiveness in black people, and compare the perception of aesthetics and satisfaction between orthodontists and black laypersons. Methods: The sample was composed of 69 orthodontists and 69 laypersons of black ethnicity (n=138). Facial profile photographs of two black volunteers, a man and a woman, were digitally manipulated to change the position of the lips and chin, by making gradual changes of 4mm in relation to the true vertical line, simulating advance or retrusion of the soft tissues by -2, -6, -10, +2, +6, +10mm, totalling six images per sex. The photographs were classified by the research participants using a visual analogue scale (VAS), from 0 (unpleasant) to 100 (pleasant). The results were analyzed by generalized linear model and by the Fisher's exact test, considering the level of significance of 5%. Results: The orthodontists and black laypersons considered straight profiles the most pleasant. The two groups classified the male profile as being more unpleasant in comparison with the female facial profile, which was concave. When evaluating all the images together, the image most indicated as being the most pleasant, once again, was the one with the straight profile, for both sexes. Conclusion: The influence of orthodontists' and laypersons' aesthetic perception on evaluating the facial profile of blacks was similar. The straight profile was classified as the most pleasant and the concave, as the most unpleasant.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do posicionamento anteroposterior dos tecidos moles na atratividade facial de indivíduos negros, e comparar sua agradabilidade entre ortodontistas e leigos. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 138 avaliadores, 69 ortodontistas e 69 indivíduos leigos da raça negra. Fotografias de perfil de dois pacientes negros, um homem e uma mulher, foram modificadas quanto ao posicionamento dos lábios e do mento, deslocados digitalmente em incrementos de 4 mm em relação a uma linha vertical verdadeira, simulando avanços e recuos dos tecidos moles de -2, -6, -10, +2, +6, +10 mm, totalizando seis imagens por sexo, classificadas pelos participantes da pesquisa usando uma escala visual analógica (EVA) de 0 (desagradável) a 100 (agradável). Os resultados foram analisados por meio de modelos lineares generalizados, considerando-se que todos os observadores avaliaram todas as imagens. A análise das escolhas das imagens consideradas mais agradáveis ou mais desagradáveis foi realizada pelo teste exato de Fisher, com um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Os ortodontistas e leigos consideraram mais agradáveis as alterações que se aproximavam do perfil reto. Nas imagens em que havia birretrusão facial, os dois grupos classificaram como mais desagradável o perfil do homem do que o perfil da mulher. Ao avaliar todas as imagens juntas, a imagem mais indicada como a mais agradável foi, novamente, a com perfil reto, para os dois sexos. Conclusão: A influência da percepção estética dos ortodontistas e leigos na avaliação do perfil facial de negros foi semelhante, sendo o perfil reto classificado como o mais agradável e o côncavo, o mais desagradável.

Barreiras percebidas e estratégias de enfrentamento desenvolvidas por portadores do diabetes mellitus tipo II para adesão à caminhada / Perceived barriers and coping strategies developed by patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to join to walking / Barreras percibidas y estrategias de afrontamiento desarrolladas por pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo II para la adherencia a la marcha

RESUMO Objetivo Investigar as barreiras percebidas e as estratégias de enfrentamento para a efetivação da prática de caminhada identificadas entre portadores do diabetes mellitus (DM) no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Metodologia Uma amostra de 83 portadores do DM, usuários do SUS, foi inquirida a refletir sobre os obstáculos que os impediam de praticar a caminhada, e formular planos de enfretamento para superar tais obstáculos. Foram categorizados os obstáculos levantados e os planos desenvolvidos quanto à similaridade e submetidos à análise de frequência. Resultados O principal obstáculo relatado foi o sentimento de "desânimo" (36,1%). O plano de enfrentamento mais frequente para superar as barreiras encontradas foi o 'apoio social de familiares', 'vizinhos' e 'amigos'. Conclusão Os resultados possibilitaram conhecer as dificuldades e as potencialidades dos sujeitos relativas ao autocuidado para o DM no que se refere à prática da caminhada, conhecimento que pode auxiliar as equipes multidisciplinares do SUS.

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the perceived barriers and coping strategies for the practice of walking identified among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) in the scope of the Unified Health System (SUS). Methodology A sample of 83 individuals with DM, SUS users, was asked to reflect on the obstacles that prevented them from walking, as well as to formulate coping plans to overcome them. The obstacles raised and plans developed were categorized for similarity and subjected to frequency analysis. Results The main obstacle reported was the feeling of "dismay" (36.1%). The most frequent coping plan to overcome the barriers found was 'social support from family members', 'neighbors' and 'friends'. Conclusion The results made it possible to know the difficulties and potential of the subjects related to self-care for DM regarding the practice of walking, knowledge that can help the multidisciplinary teams of the SUS.

RESUMEN Objetivo Investigar las barreras percibidas y las estrategias de afrontamiento para la práctica de la marcha identificadas en pacientes con diabetes mellitus (DM) en el ámbito del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS). Metodología Se solicitó les solicitó a 83 personas con DM, usuarias del SUS, que reflexionaran sobre los obstáculos que les impedían caminar, así como que formularan planes de afrontamiento para superarlos. Los obstáculos planteados y los planes desarrollados se clasificaron por similitud y se sometieron a análisis de frecuencia. Resultados El principal obstáculo reportado fue el sentimiento de "consternación" (36,1%). El plan de afrontamiento más frecuente para superar las barreras encontradas fue el "apoyo social de familiares", "vecinos" y "amigos". Conclusión Los resultados permitieron conocer las dificultades y potencialidades de los sujetos relacionados con el autocuidado de la DM con respecto a la práctica de la marcha, conocimiento que puede ayudar a los equipos multidisciplinarios del SUS.

[Perceived barriers and coping strategies developed by patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to join to walking]. / Barreiras percebidas e estratégias de enfrentamento desenvolvidas por portadores do diabetes mellitus tipo II para adesão à caminhada.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the perceived barriers and coping strategies for the practice of walking identified among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) in the scope of the Unified Health System (SUS). METHODOLOGY: A sample of 83 individuals with DM, SUS users, was asked to reflect on the obstacles that prevented them from walking, as well as to formulate coping plans to overcome them. The obstacles raised and plans developed were categorized for similarity and subjected to frequency analysis. RESULTS: The main obstacle reported was the feeling of "dismay" (36.1%). The most frequent coping plan to overcome the barriers found was 'social support from family members', 'neighbors' and 'friends'. CONCLUSION: The results made it possible to know the difficulties and potential of the subjects related to self-care for DM regarding the practice of walking, knowledge that can help the multidisciplinary teams of the SUS.

Influence of photobiomodulation on pain perception during initial orthodontic tooth movement / Influência do fotobiomodulação na percepção da dor durante o movimento ortodôntico inicial

Introduction: Laser in low intensity (LLI) has been used to reduce the discomfort and pain that is triggered by the forces applied during orthodontic treatment. Objective: To evaluate the effect of LLI application in the pain perception of periodontal ligament initial compression, during orthodontic tooth movement; and to compare the effect of this therapy between men and women. Material and method: The sample consisted of 30 volunteers, who needed orthodontic band placement on mandibular first molars. After insertion of the elastic separators, LLI was applied to the mesial and distal apical region (wavelength 808nm, energy 2J, time 20s and fluency of 8.32J/cm2) and at three points on the root region (wavelength 808nm, energy 1J, time 10s and fluency of 4.16J/cm2) of the first molar (irradiated side) and compared to the contralateral first molar (non-irradiated side), in three time intervals: 0hs, 24hs and 48hs. Pain perception was evaluated by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), at 0hs, 24hs and 48hs after insertion, with significance of 5%. Result: The pain level was observed to be significantly lower (p<0.05) on the irradiated side, irrespective of gender and time. Women presented a significantly higher pain level (p<0.05) than men, irrespective of time and side. There were no significant differences between the time intervals (p>0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that LLI reduced the perception of initial pain in patients in whom compression of the periodontal ligament was promoted by elastic separation, and that women had a greater perception of pain sensitivity in the time intervals studied.

Introdução: O tratamento com Laser em Baixa Intensidade (LBI) tem sido utilizado para reduzir o desconforto e a dor desencadeados pelas forças aplicadas durante o tratamento ortodôntico. Objetivo: Avaliar o feito da aplicação de LBI na percepção da dor na compressão inicial do ligamento periodontal durante o movimento dentário ortodôntico; e comparar o efeito desta terapia entre os sexos. Material e método: A amostra foi composta por 30 voluntários, que necessitavam de bandagem dos primeiros molares inferiores. Após a instalação dos elásticos separadores, aplicou-se o LBI infravermelho na região apical mesial e distal (comprimento de onda 808nm, energia 2J, tempo 20s e fluência de 8,32J/cm2) e em três ponto na região radicular (comprimento de onda 808nm, energia 1J, tempo 10s e fluência de 4,16J/cm2) no lado irradiado e comparou-se com o primeiro molar contralateral não irradiado (lado controle), em três tempos: 0hs, 24hs e 48hs. A percepção de dor foi avaliada pela interpretação da Escala Visual Analógica (EVA) em 0hs, 24hs e 48hs após a instalação, com nílvel de significância de 5%. Resultado: Observou-se que o nível de dor foi significativamente menor (p<0,05) no lado irradiado, independentemente do sexo e do tempo. O sexo feminino apresentou nível de dor significativamente maior (p<0,05) que o sexo masculino, independentemente do tempo e do lado. Não houve diferença significativa entre os tempos (p>0,05). Conclusão: Concluiu-se que o LBI diminui a percepção de dor inicial em pacientes onde se promoveu a compressão do ligamento periodontal por meio de separação elástica, e que o sexo feminino apresentou maior percepção da sensibilidade dolorosa nos tempos observados.

Assessment of the ergonomic risk from saddle and conventional seats in dentistry: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to verify whether the saddle seat provides lower ergonomic risk than conventional seats in dentistry. METHODS: This review followed the PRISMA statement and a protocol was created and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42017074918). Six electronic databases were searched as primary study sources. The "grey literature" was included to prevent selection and publication biases. The risk of bias among the studies included was assessed with the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool for Systematic Reviews. Meta-analysis was performed to estimate the effect of seat type on the ergonomic risk score in dentistry. The heterogeneity among studies was assessed using I2 statistics. RESULTS: The search resulted in 3147 records, from which two were considered eligible for this review. Both studies were conducted with a total of 150 second-year dental students who were starting their laboratory activities using phantom heads. Saddle seats were associated with a significantly lower ergonomic risk than conventional seats [right side (mean difference = -3.18; 95% CI = -4.96, -1.40; p < 0.001) and left side (mean difference = -3.12; 95% CI = -4.56, -1.68; p < 0.001)], indicating posture improvement. CONCLUSION: The two eligible studies for this review provide moderate evidence that saddle seats provided lower ergonomic risk than conventional seats in the examined population of dental students.

Variables associated with the oral impact on daily performance of adults in the state of São Paulo: A population-based study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the oral impact on daily performance and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, tooth pain, need for prosthesis, and periodontal disease of adults in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional epidemiological study with secondary data obtained from the Oral Health Conditions Project- 2015 conducted in 163 municipalities in the state of São Paulo with the participation of 17,560 individuals. This study evaluated adults in the age-range between 35-44 years (n = 5,855), selected by means of probabilistic cluster sampling in two stages. The outcome variable was the OIDP (Oral Impacts on Daily Performances), obtained by using this instrument to assess daily activities (eating, speaking, oral hygiene, relaxation, sports practice, smile, study/work, social contact, and sleep). The independent variables were collected and grouped into three blocks: Block 1 (sex, age group, and ethnic group); Block 2 (household income and education); and Block 3 (tooth pain, need for prosthesis, bleeding, calculus, and periodontal pockets). A hierarchical multiple logistic regression analysis was performed considering the complex cluster sampling plan. Each observation was assigned a specific weight, depending on the location, which resulted in weighted frequencies adjusted for the effect of outlining. RESULTS: the female sex (p<0.0001), ethnic group black/mulatto (p<0.0001), low household income (p = 0.0112), up to 8 years of education (p<0.0001), tooth pain (p<0.0001), presence of bleeding (p<0.0001), and presence of periodontal pockets (p<0.0001) had greater oral impact on daily performance. CONCLUSION: sociodemographic characteristics, tooth pain, and presence of periodontal disease were associated with oral impact on daily performance of the adult population in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

Quality of life and characteristics of diabetic patients. / Qualidade de vida e características dos pacientes diabéticos.

This study aimed to assess the association between quality of life and clinical and sociodemographic variables in type 2 diabetes patients, after they had started treatment in Primary and Specialized Health Care. This is an analytical cross-sectional study with a sampling of diabetic patients from Primary (n = 385) and Specialized (n = 385) Health Care. The dependent variable, quality of life, was evaluated by the Diabetes Quality of Life Measure - Brazil. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected. Bivariate analysis by chi square test tested the association between the dependent variable with the independent ones. Next, we performed an analysis of multiple logistic regression. In Specialized Health Care, individuals who practice physical activity had less chance of having worse quality of life and those with less time of diagnosis presented higher chance of worse quality of life. In Primary Health Care, those who performed diets and presented glycated hemoglobin ≤ 7% had less chance of having worse quality of life. Women presented higher chances of worse quality of life than men. We concluded that with exception to the time of diagnosis and sex, other variables that influenced quality of life of diabetics were modifiable factors (glycated hemoglobin, alimentary diet and physical activity).

Qualidade de vida e características dos pacientes diabéticos / Quality of life and characteristics of diabetic patients

Resumo Este estudo objetivou avaliar a associação entre qualidade de vida e variáveis clínicas e sociodemográficas em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2, após iniciarem tratamento na Atenção Primária e Especializada. Trata-se de um estudo transversal analítico com amostra de pacientes diabéticos provenientes da Atenção Primária (n = 385) e Especializada (n = 385). A variável dependente, qualidade de vida, foi avaliada pelo Diabetes Quality of Life Measure - Brasil. Foram coletados dados clínicos e sociodemográficos. Análise bivariada pelo teste qui-quadrado testou a associação entre a variável dependente com as independentes. Em seguida, realizou-se análise de regressão logística múltipla. Na Atenção Especializada, os indivíduos que realizaram atividade física tiveram menos chance de ter pior qualidade de vida e aqueles com menor tempo de diagnóstico apresentaram mais chance de pior qualidade de vida. Na Atenção Primária, os que realizaram dieta e que apresentaram hemoglobina glicada ≤ 7% tiveram menos chance de ter pior qualidade de vida. Já os do sexo feminino apresentaram mais chance de pior qualidade de vida do que os do masculino. Conclui-se que com exceção do tempo de diagnóstico e sexo, as demais variáveis que influenciaram na qualidade de vida dos diabéticos foram fatores modificáveis.

Abstract This study aimed to assess the association between quality of life and clinical and sociodemographic variables in type 2 diabetes patients, after they had started treatment in Primary and Specialized Health Care. This is an analytical cross-sectional study with a sampling of diabetic patients from Primary (n = 385) and Specialized (n = 385) Health Care. The dependent variable, quality of life, was evaluated by the Diabetes Quality of Life Measure - Brazil. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected. Bivariate analysis by chi square test tested the association between the dependent variable with the independent ones. Next, we performed an analysis of multiple logistic regression. In Specialized Health Care, individuals who practice physical activity had less chance of having worse quality of life and those with less time of diagnosis presented higher chance of worse quality of life. In Primary Health Care, those who performed diets and presented glycated hemoglobin ≤ 7% had less chance of having worse quality of life. Women presented higher chances of worse quality of life than men. We concluded that with exception to the time of diagnosis and sex, other variables that influenced quality of life of diabetics were modifiable factors (glycated hemoglobin, alimentary diet and physical activity).

Práticas em saúde bucal de agentes comunitários de saúde vinculados à estratégia saúde da família com e sem equipe de saúde bucal / Practice in oral health community health workers linked to family health strategy with and without team oral health

bjetivo ­ Avaliar as características socioeconômicas, processo de trabalho, capacitação, comportamento, autopercepção do conhecimento e acesso das famílias ao serviço odontológico em saúde bucal entre os grupos de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) vinculados a Unidade de Saúde da Família (USF) com e sem Equipe de Saúde Bucal (ESB). Métodos ­ Trata-se de um estudo transversal de cunho quantitativo. No total, 162 sujeitos participaram do estudo, sendo 81 ACS vinculados a USF com ESB (Grupo 2) e 81 ACS vinculados a USF sem ESB (Grupo 1). Para a coleta dos dados, utilizou-se um questionário previamente testado. Foram aplicados os testes Qui-Quadrado e Exato de Fischer para verificar diferenças entre os grupos de ACS. O nível de significância adotado nos testes foi de 5%. Resultados ­ Constatou-se diferença estatística significativa entre os grupos de ACS somente nas questões que abordaram o tema capacitação em saúde bucal (p<0,0002) e acesso das famílias ao serviço odontológico (p<0,0001). Conclusão ­ Os ACS que atuam em PSF com Equipe de Saúde Bucal tem autopercepção mais positiva sobre o acesso das famílias ao serviço de saúde bucal, e receberam mais capacitação em Saúde Buca

Objective ­ To evaluate the characteristics socioeconomic, work process, training, behavior, perception of knowledge and access of households to service dental oral health between of Community Workers Health (CHW) Unit linked to Family Health with and without Oral Health Team. Methods ­ This was a cross-sectional study of quantitative. A total of 162 subjects participated in the study, with 81 CHW linked to Family Health Unit with Oral Health Team (Group 2) and 81 ACS linked to Family Health Unit without ESB (Group 1). To collect the data, we used a previously tested questionnaire. Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to assess the differences between the CHW groups. The significance level used in the tests was 5%. Results ­ There was significant statistical difference between the CHW groups only on issues that focused on training in oral health (p <0.0002) and household access to dental care (p <0.0001). Conclusion ­ CHW who work in Family Health Unit with Oral Health Team has more positive perception on household access to oral health services, and received more training in Oral Health.

Evaluation of knowledge of Oral Health of Community Health Agents connected with the Family Health Strategy.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of Community Health Agents (CHA) about the oral health/disease process, and compare the results between those who work in Family Health Teams (FHT), with and without Oral Health Teams (OHT). The participants in this study were 162 subjects, representing 66% of the total number of CHA in the municipality, and 81 of them are connected with Family Health Units (FHU) with OHT, and 81 CHS with FHUs without OHT. Data were collected from October to December 2013, by application of a questionnaire, containing personal and professional data, and 12 validated questions about knowledge of the oral health/disease process. The Mann-Whitney test was applied to verify differences between the groups. Statistically significant differences were verified between the groups of CHA when the total scores of questions about the oral health/disease process were analyzed (p < 0.0021). It was concluded that knowledge about the oral health/disease process, of the CHAs connected with a FHU with an OHT was better when compared with that of CHAs connected with a FHU without an OHT.

Evaluation of knowledge of Oral Health of Community Health Agents connected with the Family Health Strategy / Avaliação do conhecimento em saúde bucal de agentes comunitários de saúde vinculados à Estratégia Saúde da Família

The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of Community Health Agents (CHA) about the oral health/disease process, and compare the results between those who work in Family Health Teams (FHT), with and without Oral Health Teams (OHT). The participants in this study were 162 subjects, representing 66% of the total number of CHA in the municipality, and 81 of them are connected with Family Health Units (FHU) with OHT, and 81 CHS with FHUs without OHT. Data were collected from October to December 2013, by application of a questionnaire, containing personal and professional data, and 12 validated questions about knowledge of the oral health/disease process. The Mann-Whitney test was applied to verify differences between the groups. Statistically significant differences were verified between the groups of CHA when the total scores of questions about the oral health/disease process were analyzed (p < 0.0021). It was concluded that knowledge about the oral health/disease process, of the CHAs connected with a FHU with an OHT was better when compared with that of CHAs connected with a FHU without an OHT.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os conhecimentos de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) sobre o processo saúde/doença bucal, comparando resultados entre os que atuam em Equipes de Saúde da Família (ESF), com e sem Equipes de Saúde Bucal (ESB). Participaram do estudo 162 sujeitos, representando 66% do total de ACS do município, sendo 81 deles vinculados à Unidade de Saúde da Família (USF) com ESB, e 81 ACS à USF sem ESB. Os dados foram coletados de outubro a dezembro de 2013, por meio da aplicação de um questionário contendo dados pessoais, profissionais e 12 questões validadas sobre conhecimentos do processo saúde-doença bucal. Foi aplicado o teste Mann-Whitney para verificar diferenças entre os grupos. Verificou-se que houve diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos de ACS, quando se analisou o total de escores das questões sobre o processo saúde-doença bucal (p < 0,0021). Conclui-se que os conhecimentos sobre processo saúde/doença bucal dos ACS vinculados à USF com ESB são melhores quando comparado aos ACS vinculados à USF sem ESB.

Avaliação de diferentes métodos educativos em saúde bucal em crianças na faixa etária de 7 a 10 anos de idade / Evaluation of different educational methods in oral health in children aged 7-10 years old

Objetivo: avaliar a influência de estratégias educativas em saúde bucal em crianças de 7 a 10 anos de idade, provenientes de uma escola pública da cidade de Araras ? SP. Materiais e método: participaram do estudo 112 crianças que foram aleatoriamente divididas em quatro grupos. Cada grupo participou de uma atividade educativa diferente, dentre elas, teatro (n=15), gincana (n=19), história em quadrinhos (n=22) e palestra (n=26). Todas as crianças responderam a um questionário contendo vinte questões de múltipla escolha relacionadas à saúde bucal, aplicado duas semanas antes da introdução dos métodos educativos e imediatamente após o desenvolvimento desses. Realizou-se estatística descritiva por meio de frequências absolutas e relativas. Para a comparação entre os acertos de cada questão antes e após a realização de cada atividade educativa, aplicou-se o teste estatístico de Mc Nemar no nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: a ?história em quadrinhos? foi a atividade educativa com maior número de questões com acertos após a realização dessa. Não houve diferença estatística significativa nos acertos antes e depois da atividade educativa ?gincana? para nenhuma das questões. Conclusão: a história em quadrinhos apresentou os melhores resultados para a amostra estudada. Entretanto, os métodos educativos apresentados, de maneira geral, não influenciaram no conhecimento adquirido da população estudada.

[Impact of the activation of intention to perform physical activity in type II diabetics: a randomized clinical trial]. / Impacto da ativação da intenção na prática da atividade física em diabéticos tipo II: ensaio clínico randomizado.

Type II diabetes mellitus is a highly prevalent disease among the adult Brazilian population, and one that can be controlled by interventions such as physical activity, among others. The aim of this randomized controlled study was to evaluate the impact of a traditional motivational strategy, associated with the activation of intention theory, on adherence to physical activity in patients with type II, diabetes mellitus who are part of the Unified Health System (SUS). Participants were divided into a control group (CG) and an intervention group (IG). In both groups, the traditional motivational strategy was applied, but the activation of intention strategy was only applied to the IG Group. After a two-month follow-up, statistically significant differences were verified between the groups, related to the practice of walking (p = 0.0050), number of days per week (p = 0.0076), minutes per day (p = 0.0050) and minutes walking per week (p = 0.0015). At the end of the intervention, statistically significant differences in abdominal circumference (p = 0.0048) between the groups were observed. The conclusion drawn is that the activation of intention strategy had greater impact on adherence to physical activity and reduction in abdominal circumference in type II diabetics, than traditional motivational strategy.

Impacto da ativação da intenção na prática da atividade física em diabéticos tipo II: ensaio clínico randomizado / Impact of the activation of intention to perform physical activity in type II diabetics: a randomized clinical trial

O diabetes mellitus, tipo II, é uma doença com alta prevalência na população adulta brasileira e que pode ser controlada, dentre outras intervenções, por meio da atividade física. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o impacto de uma estratégia motivacional tradicional, bem como sua associação à estratégia de ativação da intenção, na adesão à atividade física, nos portadores do diabetes mellitus, tipo II, usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), por meio de um ensaio clínico randomizado. Os participantes foram alocados em Grupo Controle (GC) e Grupo Intervenção (GI). Ambos os grupos receberam uma estratégia motivacional tradicional, porém, somente o GI recebeu a estratégia de ativação da intenção. Após dois meses de seguimento, observaram-se diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos, relativas à prática de caminhada (p = 0,0050), número de dias por semana (p = 0,0076), minutos por dia (p = 0,0050) e minutos por semana (p = 0,0015) de caminhada. Ao final das intervenções, observaram-se, também, diferenças na circunferência abdominal (p = 0,0048) entre os grupos. Conclui-se que a estratégia de ativação da intenção teve maior impacto na adesão à prática de atividade física e diminuição da circunferência abdominal de diabéticos, tipo II, do que a estratégia motivacional tradicional.

Type II diabetes mellitus is a highly prevalent disease among the adult Brazilian population, and one that can be controlled by interventions such as physical activity, among others. The aim of this randomized controlled study was to evaluate the impact of a traditional motivational strategy, associated with the activation of intention theory, on adherence to physical activity in patients with type II, diabetes mellitus who are part of the Unified Health System (SUS). Participants were divided into a control group (CG) and an intervention group (IG). In both groups, the traditional motivational strategy was applied, but the activation of intention strategy was only applied to the IG Group. After a two-month follow-up, statistically significant differences were verified between the groups, related to the practice of walking (p = 0.0050), number of days per week (p = 0.0076), minutes per day (p = 0.0050) and minutes walking per week (p = 0.0015). At the end of the intervention, statistically significant differences in abdominal circumference (p = 0.0048) between the groups were observed. The conclusion drawn is that the activation of intention strategy had greater impact on adherence to physical activity and reduction in abdominal circumference in type II diabetics, than traditional motivational strategy.