Analysis of the Barriers and Motives for Practicing Physical Activity and Sport for People with a Disability: Differences According to Gender and Type of Disability.

The aim of the study was to analyse the perception of the barriers and motives for the practice of physical activity (PA) in people with a disability, according to gender and type of disability. The participants in this investigation were 103 people with a disability (33.25 ± 11.86 years) who were habitual users of PA or sports programmes. They completed the questionnaire Motives and Barriers for Physical Activity and Sport (MBAFD). The results showed that personal barriers were more important than environmental ones and that the most outstanding motives were those related to leisure, enjoyment or social aspects. Regarding gender, women perceived more barriers than men. For the people with physical (PD) and intellectual (ID) disabilities, the most common barriers were of an intrinsic nature, and for those with a visual disability (VD), barriers of an environmental nature. With respect to the motives, people with PD gave higher scores to the items related to aspects of physical improvement and rehabilitation. In contrast, people with ID and VD placed more importance on reasons of leisure, enjoyment and social relations. Knowledge of these findings can be a tool to help increase the provision of PA for people with a disability.

Experiences of suffering among nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive qualitative study.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Healthcare professionals have played a fundamental role in managing and controlling the COVID-19 health crisis. They are exposed to high levels of suffering, trauma, uncertainty, and powerlessness in the workplace. The objective of this study was to explore and understand experiences of suffering among primary care and hospital care nurses during the COVID-19 health crisis. DESIGN: This is a descriptive qualitative study. Between March and April 2021, 19 in-depth interviews were carried out with nurses at health and social care facilities and hospitals in southern Spain. ATLAS.ti 9.0 software was used for discourse analysis. RESULTS: Nurses reported that they had experienced suffering during their work in the pandemic. The main causes suggested were direct contact with patients' suffering and organisational difficulties. The repercussions are in emotional dimension and physical deterioration and social isolation. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Given the circumstances, programmes to promote healthy, compassion-based behaviours and changes to the way in which professionals' suffering is handled must be implemented by healthcare facility managers. Nursing leaders should consider the management of suffering as a matter of the first order, both from the ethical point of view and the business profitability and make compassionate leadership.

The relationship between serious leisure and recreation specialization in sportspeople with and without physical disabilities.

This study analyzes whether the relationship between serious leisure and recreation specialization differs for federated sportspeople with and without physical disabilities. Sportspeople with and without physical disabilities in the Basque Country (Spain) (n = 370) completed a questionnaire assessing the component dimensions of two constructs, "serious leisure" and "recreation specialization". The Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure (SLIM) and the Recreation Specialization Index (RSI) were used in the analysis. Results showed an association between these concepts in competitive sports in both samples. However, the magnitudes of association between the total of both concepts were higher in the group with physical disabilities. Regarding perceptions about their sports practice, the group without physical disabilities showed higher levels of specialization but there were no substantial differences between their levels of serious leisure participation. In conclusion, seriousness and specialization were found to be key issues for sportspeople's practice of leisure, regardless of their physical condition.

Bacteremia by Aeromonas spp. in adult patients who go to a university hospital. Analysis of ten episodes. / [Bacteriemias por Aeromonas spp. en pacientes adultos que acuden a un hospital universitario. Análisis de diez episodios.]

Introduction: Aeromonas is a common cause of gastroenteritis but occasionally it can cause extraintestinal infections. The incidence of bacteremia by this genus is very low and in general the patients have associated base diseases. Materials and methods: Retrospective analysis of episodes of bacteremia by Aeromonas spp. during a period of eight years in the National Hospital of Clinics of the city of Córdoba, emphasizing age, sex, associated comorbidities, clinical presentation, focus, origin of the infection, clinical evolution, species prevalence and antimicrobial sensitivity of the same . Results: 10 episodes of bacteremia were recorded by Aeromonas spp. 60% corresponded to women and 40% to men. The average age was 65 years. In seven patients the origin of the infection was community and in three nosocomial. 70% of the patients presented predisposing base pathologies. The focus of bacteremia was abdominal in two cases. A. hydrophila complex was responsible for 50% of the cases. 80% of bacteremia were monomicrobial. The isolates generally showed high percentages of sensitivity. Conclusion: Bacteremia occurred in elderly patients of both sexes, most of whom had associated comorbidities. The majority of the infections originated in the community. While bacteremia by Aeromonas spp. it is rare, the mortality found in our study was relatively high despite the high percentage of sensitivity to antimicrobials.

Introducción: Aeromonas es una causa habitual de gastroenteritis pero ocasionalmente puede producir infecciones extraintestinales. La incidencia de bacteriemia por este género es muy baja y en general los pacientes presentan enfermedades de base asociadas. Materiales y métodos: Análisis retrospectivo de los episodios de bacteriemias por Aeromonas spp. durante un período de ocho años en el Hospital Nacional de Clínicas de la ciudad de Córdoba, haciendo hincapié en edad, sexo, comorbilidades asociadas, presentación clínica, foco, origen de la infección, evolución clínica, prevalencia de especies y sensibilidad antimicrobiana de las mismas. Resultados: Se registraron 10 episodios de bacteriemias por Aeromonas spp. El 60% correspondieron a mujeres y el 40% a hombres. La edad promedio fue 65 años. En siete pacientes el origen de la infección fue comunitario y en tres nosocomial. El 70% de los pacientes presentaron patologías de base predisponentes. El foco de la bacteriemia fue abdominal en dos casos. A. complejo hydrophila fue responsable del 50% de los casos. El 80% de las bacteriemias fueron monomicrobianas. Los aislamientos generalmente presentaron altos porcentajes de sensibilidad. Conclusión: Las bacteriemias se presentaron en pacientes de ambos sexos, de edad avanzada, la mayoría de los cuales poseían comorbilidades asociadas. La mayoría de las infecciones tuvieron su origen en la comunidad. Si bien la bacteriemia por Aeromonas spp. es poco frecuente, la mortalidad encontrada en nuestro estudio fue relativamente elevada a pesar del alto porcentaje de sensibilidad a los antimicrobianos.

[Streptococcus agalactiae in non-pregnant adults. Analysis of 10 years in a University Hospital.] / Streptococcus agalactiae en adultos no gestantes. Análisis de 10 años en un Hospital Universitario.

Introduction: Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) is a recognized pathogen associated with infections in newborns and small infants, pregnant women, and puerperal women. In recent years there has been an increase in infections by this agent in non-pregnant adult patients, being more frequent in people over 65 years of age and with some comorbidity. Methods: retrospective and observational study of samples from non-pregnant adult patients analyzed in the Bacteriology Laboratory of the Hospital Nacional de Clínicas of the city of Córdoba, from January 2008 to December 2017. Age and sex of the patients, comorbidities, and type of sample were analyzed shows. Results: The total of positive samples was 187, 91 (49%) corresponded to women and 96 (51%) to men. The average age was 67 years. Of the samples, urine was the prevalent one with 90 isolates (48.1%), followed by blood with 39 (20.8%) and skin and soft tissues with 38 (20.3%). Of the 187 adults, 177 (95%) had at least one comorbidity, the most frequent being diabetes, followed by neoplasms. Only 10 (5%) did not present comorbidities. Conclusions: The findings in our work, as well as those published by various authors, show the need to consider Streptococcus agalactiae not only a pathogen of neonates and pregnant women, but also of elderly patients with different comorbidities, especially those who suffer from DBT or neoplasia.

Introducción: Streptococcus agalactiae (SGB) es un reconocido patógeno asociado a infecciones en recién nacidos y lactantes pequeños, en mujeres gestantes y en puérperas. En los últimos años se ha observado un incremento de infecciones por este agente en pacientes adultos no gestantes, siendo más frecuentes en mayores de 65 años y con alguna comorbilidad. Métodos: estudio retrospectivo y observacional de muestras de pacientes adultos no gestantes analizadas en el laboratorio de Bacteriología del Hospital Nacional de Clínicas de la ciudad de Córdoba, desde enero de 2008 a diciembre de 2017. Se analizó edad y sexo de los pacientes, comorbilidades y tipo de muestra. Resultados: El total de muestras positivas fue de 187, 91 (49%) correspondieron a mujeres y 96 (51%) a varones. La edad media fue de 67 años. De las muestras, orina fue la prevalente con 90 aislamientos (48.1%), seguidas de sangre con 39 (20.8%) y piel y partes blandas con 38 (20.3%). De los 187 adultos, 177 (95%) presentaron al menos una comorbilidad, siendo la más frecuente diabetes, seguida de neoplasias. Sólo 10 (5%) no presentaron comorbilidades. Conclusión: Los hallazgos en nuestro trabajo, como así también los publicados por diversos autores, ponen en evidencia la necesidad de considerar a Streptococcus agalactiae no sólo un patógeno de neonatos y embarazadas, sino también de pacientes adultos mayores y con diferentes comorbilidades, en especial aquellos que padecen DBT o neoplasias.Palabras claves: Streptococcus agalactiae; infecciones estreptocócicas; inmunosupresión; bacteriemia; comorbilidad.

Valoración psicométrica de la versión española del SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) en contextos deportivos / Avaliação psicométrica da versão espanhola do SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) em contextos desportivos / Psychometric assessment of the Spanish version of the SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) in sporting contexts

El ocio serio explica el compromiso e implicación en prácticas de ocio con el fin de adquirir y expresar las destrezas necesarias para llevarlas a cabo. El SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) es un instrumento dedicado a la evaluación de este concepto. El presente estudio tiene por objeto analizar las características psicométricas y la validez estructural del SLIM. Participan en el estudio 232 deportistas federados amateurs a quienes se les aplicó la versión de 54 ítems del SLIM. Para la validez del constructo se probaron los modelos teóricos propuestos por Gould, Moore, Karlin, Gaede, Walker y Dotterweich (2011) a través de Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC). El modelo de medida ofreció unos muy adecuados índices de ajuste (χ²(9) = 15,23, p = ,087, χ²/gl = 3,29, GFI = ,97, CFI = ,98, SRMR = ,04, RMSEA = ,05 [,02 a ,09]) con índices de Fiabilidad Compuesta entre ,71 y ,86. Un segundo modelo, llamado inventario no tuvo inicialmente una buena adecuación y fue redefinido obteniendo un nuevo modelo de tres factores que explican adecuadamente los beneficios del ocio serio (χ²(49) = 126,36, p < ,001, χ²/gl = 2,86, GFI = ,92, CFI = ,93, SRMR = ,06, RMSEA = ,078 [,05 a ,10]). Los resultados del estudio muestran unas adecuadas características psicométricas del SLIM y la posibilidad de ser utilizado como un indicador de ocio serio en las prácticas deportivas (AU)

The serious leisure explains the commitment and involvement in leisure practices in order to acquire and express the skills needed to carry them out. The SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) is an instrument used to the measure and evaluate of this concept. The main objective of this study is to analyze the psychometric characteristics and structural validity of the SLIM. Involved in the study 232 amateur sportspeople who were administered the 54-item version of SLIM. For the construct validity, theoretical models proposed by Gould, Moore, Karlin, Gaede, Walker and Dotterweich (2011) through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were tested. The measure model offered very appropriate fit index (χ²(9) = 15,23, p = ,087, χ²/df = 3,29, GFI = ,97, CFI = ,98, SRMR = ,04, RMSEA = ,05 [,02-,09]) with Composite Reliability index between ,71 and ,86. A second model, called inventory, initially did not have a good fit and was redefined getting a new three-factor model that adequately explain the serious leisure benefits (χ²(49) = 126,36, p <0,001, χ²/df = 2,86, GFI = ,92, CFI = ,93, SRMR = ,06, RMSEA = ,078 [,05-,10]). The study results show adequate psychometric characteristics of SLIM and the possibility of being used as an indicator of serious leisure in sports (AU)

O lazer sério explica o compromisso e envolvimento em práticas de lazer a fim de adquirir e expressar as habilidades necessárias para realizá-las. O SLIM (Serious Leisure Inventory and Measure) é um instrumento dedicado à avaliação deste conceito. O presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar as propriedades psicométricas e a validade estrutural do SLIM. Participaram no estudo 232 desportistas amadores aos quais foi aplicada a versão de 54 itens do SLIM. Para a validade de constructo foram testados os modelos teóricos propostos por Gould, Moore, Karlin, Gaede, Walker e Dotterweich (2011) através de análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC). O modelo de medida ofereceu índices de ajuste muito apropriados (χ²(9) = 15,23, p = ,087, χ²/gl = 3,29, GFI = ,97, CFI = ,98, SRMR = ,04, RMSEA = ,05 [,02 a ,09]) com índices de confiabilidade composta entre ,71 e ,86. Um segundo modelo, chamado inventário, inicialmente, não teve um bom ajuste e foi redefinido obtendo-se um novo modelo de três fatores que explicam adequadamente os benefícios de lazer sério (χ²(49) = 126,36, p < ,001, χ²/gl = 2,86, GFI = ,92, CFI = ,93, SRMR = ,06, RMSEA = ,078 [,05 a ,10]). Os resultados do estudo mostram características psicométricas adequadas do SLIM e a possibilidade de ser utilizado como um indicador de lazer sério nos desportos (AU)

Barreras percibidas entre los jóvenes para no participar en actividades de ocio / Barriers to participation in leisure activities as perceived by young peole

Este artículo se centra en conocer qué factores del ámbito escolar, familiar y personal son percibidos por los jóvenes, en función del género, como barreras para la no participación en actividades de ocio que les gustan. Las barreras han sido un tema ampliamente estudiado por la psicología social desde los años 80, abordando estudios que se han centrado en colectivos concretos e identificando en todos los casos barreras de diferente naturaleza: económicas, sociales, educativas y psicológicas. El colectivo joven ha sido también estudiado, desde diferentes ópticas, poniendo el acento, por un lado en la evolución de las prácticas de ocio y por otro, en los riesgos asociados a conductas de ocio juvenil; indudablemente cabe destacar el papel del ocio en ese ciclo vital como: ámbito de socialización, factor que contribuye al desarrollo de la identidad y elemento de bienestar personal. En este estudio, de ámbito estatal, participan 684 jóvenes estudiantes de institutos, cuyas edades se encuentran entre los 16 y 27 años. Uno de los principales resultados obtenidos es que los jóvenes practican más actividades de índole recreativa, tales como estar con los amigos o navegar por Internet, y que a pesar de que les gustaría practicar más deporte no lo hacen por falta de tiempo, esta barrera es mayor en las chicas que presentan menor disponibilidad. También aparecen diferencias significativas por género en la percepción de bienestar

This article focuses on knowing that factors of school, family and personal sphere are perceived by young people, by gender, as barriers for non-participation in leisure activities they like. Barriers has been a topic widely studied by social psychology from the 80s, addressing studies have focused on specific groups and identifying in all cases barriers of different nature: economic, social, educational and psychological. The youth has also been studied from different perspectives, with emphasis on the one hand in the evolution of leisure practices and on the other, the risks associated with behaviors of youth leisure; undoubtedly it has to include the role of leisure in that life step as an area of socialization, factor that contributes to the development of identity and personal welfare. In this study, at national level, 684 young high school students, whose ages are between 16 and 27 years. One of the main results is that young people practice more activities of a recreational nature, like being with friends or surfing the Internet, and that although they would like to practice more sport do not for lack of time, this barrier is higher in girls who have less availability. Significant gender differences also appear in the perception of well-being