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Sedentary behavior has been associated with musculoskeletal pain in school teachers. However, our hypothesis is that physical activity practice could mitigate this association.The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of musculoskeletal pain with high screen-based sedentary behavior among public school teachers and whether physical activity could mitigate this relationship.A sample of 246 teachers from 13 public schools were assessed (45.0 ± 10.4 years, 76.0% of women). Musculoskeletal pain was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, screen-based sedentary behavior was measured considering the sum of screen time in television, computer, and smartphone/tablet, and physical activity using the Baecke habitual physical activity questionnaire. Binary logistic regression was used to verify the associations between high screen-based sedentary behavior and musculoskeletal pain in school teachers (Model 1-unadjusted; Model 2-adjusted by age, sex, and socioeconomic status; Model 3-variables of Model 2 + adjusted by physical activity).High screen-based sedentary behavior was associated with pain in neck (odds ratio = 2.09; 95%confidence interval = 1.08-4.04), upper back (odds ratio = 2.21; 95%confidence interval = 1.07-4.56), and low back (odds ratio = 1.91; 95%confidence interval = 1.00-3.65). However, after inserting the variables, including physical activity, these associations were mitigated.High screen-based sedentary behavior was associated with musculoskeletal pain in public school teachers. However, this relationship was mitigated after the inclusion of confounding variables, including physical activity.

Background & aims: Anxiety can be related to reduced diet quality during pandemics such as COVID-19. However, it is not clear whether these relationships would be similar in inactive and physically active participants. The aim of this study was to analyze associations between anxiety and eating habits in physically active and inactive individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The sample consisted of 1826 adults (58.5% women) who were invited through social media to answer an online questionnaire. The instrument included questions related to physical activity, eating habits, health behavior, mental health (anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sadness and stress) and overall health. Anxiety, food habits (high food habits consumption ≥5 times per week) and physical activity (≥150 min per week) were assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The relationship between anxiety and eating habits according to levels of physical activity (inactive vs. active) was assessed using binary logistic regression adjusted for sex, age, education level, social isolation, and body mass index. Results: Among the inactive participants, anxiety was related with high consumption of sweets (OR = 1.43; 95% CI = 1.11–1.83) and fast foods (OR = 2.23; 95% CI = 1.05–4.74) while quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic. No relationship was observed between anxiety and food consumption among physically active participants in the final model. Conclusion: Anxiety was associated with less desirable eating habits among physically inactive adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-28T19:44:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2022-02-01 Background: Depression has been associated with episodes of musculoskeletal pain. However, it is not clear whether such relationships could be mitigated according to the physical activity level. Aim: To describe, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the relationship between depression and musculoskeletal pain according to the physical activity levels. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: This research was conducted in Brazil between May 5 and March 17, 2020. Participants (N = 1872; 58% women) were invited through social media to answer a structured online questionnaire. Depressive symptoms were assessed through self-report of perception of depression during quarantine. Musculoskeletal pain was assessed based on the Nordic questionnaire identifying nine possible pain points in the body. Physical activity was assessed based on the weekly frequency, intensity, and duration of each session of physical activity the participants engaged in during COVID-19. The logistic binary regression analyzed the associations between depressive symptoms and musculoskeletal pain according to the participants’ level of physical activity. Results: Depressive symptoms were associated with pain in six different regions of the body in physically inactive participants. In physically inactive participants, those with depressive symptoms 1.51 (95% CI = 1.04-2.19) and 2.78 (95% CI = 1.81-4.26) times more likely to have pain in one or two and ≥three regions body regions, respectively. In active participants, depressive symptoms were not associated with pain. Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, depression was associated with musculoskeletal pain in physically inactive participants. São Paulo State University (Unesp) School of Technology and Sciences, SP Department of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Northumbria University, England Human Movement Science and Rehabilitation Graduation Program. Sao Paulo Federal University Universidade Nove de Julho California State University Independent researcher São Paulo State University (Unesp) School of Technology and Sciences, SP

Objective: Investigate the relationship between different domains of physical activity and resting heart rate (RHR) in boys and girls. Method: The sample included 1011 adolescents, aged between 10 and 17 years. RHR was measured by a heart rate monitor and physical activity was assessed in total and in three different domains (school, occupational, and sports practice) by a questionnaire. Anthropometry was directly obtained for body mass index and central fat. Ethnicity, sedentary behavior, and smoking habits were self-reported and used to adjust the analysis, through hierarchical linear regression. Results: Total physical activity was associated with low RHR in boys (β = −0.52; 95% CI: −0.92, −0.12) and girls (β = −0.67; 95% CI: −1.07, −0.28). Although sporting physical activities were associated with low RHR in both boys (β = −0.58; 95% CI: −1.05, −0.11) and girls (β = −0.87; 95% CI: −1.34, −0.39), occupational physical activity was related to low RHR only in boys (β = −1.56; 95% CI: −2.99, −0.14). Conclusion: The practice of physical activity in the sport practice domain and total physical activity were related to low RHR in both sexes, while occupational physical activities were associated with RHR only in boys. Resumo: Objetivo: Investigar a relação entre diferentes domínios de atividade física e frequência cardíaca de repouso (FCRep) em meninos e meninas. Método: A amostra incluiu 1.011 adolescentes, com idade entre 10 e 17 anos. A FCRep foi medida por um monitor de frequência cardíaca e a atividade física foi avaliada no total e em três diferentes domínios (escolar, ocupacional e prática esportiva) através de um questionário. A antropometria foi obtida diretamente para o índice de massa corporal e gordura central. Etnia, comportamento sedentário e tabagismo foram autorrelatados e usados para ajustar a análise, através da regressão linear hierárquica. Resultados: A atividade física total foi associada à baixa FCRep nos meninos (β = -0,52; IC95% -0,92; -0,12) e meninas (β = -0,67; IC95% -1,07; -0,28). Embora as atividades físicas esportivas estivessem associadas à baixa FCRep em ambos meninos (β = -0,58; IC95% -1,05, -0,11) e meninas (β = -0,87; IC95% -1,34, -0,39), a atividade física ocupacional estava relacionada à baixa FCRep apenas em meninos (β = -1,56; IC95% -2,99; - 0,14). Conclusão: A prática de atividade física no domínio da prática esportiva e a atividade física total foram relacionadas à baixa FCRep em ambos os sexos, enquanto as atividades físicas ocupacionais foram associadas à FCRep apenas em meninos. Keywords: Physical activity, Resting heart rate, Sedentary behavior, School, Palavras-chave: Atividade física, Frequência cardíaca de repouso, Comportamento sedentário, Escola

Made available in DSpace on 2019-10-06T15:58:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2018-10-01 Objectives: This study aimed to verify the prevalence of body satisfaction in breast cancer survivors and the association of this variable with overweight, sedentary behavior and physical activity in this population. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study realized in Presidente Prudente–Brazil. Breast cancer survivors participated in this study. Questionnaires were used to obtain data on socioeconomic status, body dissatisfaction, sedentary behavior and level of physical activity. The association between body dissatisfaction and the independent variables was verified through binary logistic regression in the unadjusted model and model adjusted by socioeconomic level. Results: A total of 102 breast cancer survivors participated in this study with a mean age of 58.2 (±10.3) years. The prevalence of body dissatisfaction was 75.7%. Body dissatisfaction was higher in women with higher BMI (pvalue = 0.003) and in woman with high sedentary behavior (p-value = 0.049). Women with overweight had 7.87 times more chance of presenting body dissatisfaction. Women who reported hormone therapy were approximately 3 times more likely to be dissatisfacted with their body. Conclusion: Body dissatisfaction was associated with lower age, high sedentary behavior and overweight in breast cancer survivors in the unadjusted analysis. When adjusted for socioeconomic status, only the variables of overweight and hormone therapy were associated with body dissatisfaction. Departamento de Fisioterapia Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Motricidade Faculdade de Filosofia Ciências e Letras Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP Departamento de Educação Física Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP Departamento de Fisioterapia Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Motricidade Faculdade de Filosofia Ciências e Letras Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP Departamento de Educação Física Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP

Highlights • Overweight adolescents classified in any of three anthropometric indices have more HBP. • The sensitivity of the indicators was low and the specificity was high in detecting HBP. • Parents must be aware that high BMI, WC or WTHR are highly associated with HBP., Background High blood pressure is strongly associated with obesity in different populations. However, it is unclear whether different anthropometric indicators of obesity can satisfactorily predict high blood pressure in the school setting. Objectives This study evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of body mass index, waist circumference, and waist to height ratio in the detection of high blood pressure in adolescents. Methods The sample consisted of 8295 adolescents aged 10–17 years. Weight was measured using a digital scale, height with a stadiometer, and waist circumference using a tape measure. Blood pressure was measured by an automatic blood pressure measuring device. ROC curves were used for the analysis of sensitivity and specificity of the three anthropometric indices in identifying high blood pressure. Binary Logistic Regression was used to assess the association of body mass index, waist circumference, and waist to height ratio with high blood pressure. Results Low values of sensitivity were observed for body mass index (0.35), waist circumference (0.37), and waist to height ratio (0.31) and high values of specificity for body mass index (0.86), waist circumference (0.82), and waist to height ratio (0.83) in the detection of high blood pressure. An association was observed between adolescents classified with high body mass index (OR = 3.57 [95% CI = 3.10–4.10]), waist cirumference (OR = 3.24 [95% CI = 2.83–3.72]), and waist to height ratio (OR = 2.94 [95% CI = 2.54–3.40]) with high blood pressure. Conclusions Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist to height ratio presented low sensitivity to identify adolescents with high blood pressure. However, adolescents classified with high body mass index, waist circumference, and waist to height ratio demonstrated a high association of presenting high blood pressure.

Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:59:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-08-01 Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) Background: Understanding the factors associated with care-seeking behaviour in adolescents with spinal pain will inform health care professionals and guide a better decision-making. Objective: To identify factors, including parents’ habits and behaviour, related to care-seeking in adolescents with neck pain or low back pain (LBP). Study design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: Adolescents between 10 and 17 years were randomly recruited from public schools. The proportion of adolescents with neck or LBP and those who had sought care for neck and LBP were assessed with the Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire. Daily activity limitation and the frequency of parents' habits and behaviour were collected using self-reported questions. Logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate if the following factors were associated with adolescents’ care-seeking behaviour due to neck or LBP: daily activity limitations, physical activity (PA) domains, items of the social support scale. Results: The prevalence of adolescents reporting neck or LBP was 31.4% (318 out of 1011). Of these, 35.8% (n = 114) sought care for neck or low back pain. Activity limitations related to neck or LBP (OR: 5.83, 95% CI: 3.46 to 9.84), higher PA levels at school (OR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.02 to 2.75), and PA encouragement (OR: 2.73, 95% CI: 1.27 to 5.85) were associated with care-seeking in adolescents with neck or LBP. Conclusion: Adolescents with activity limitations due to neck or LBP, higher PA levels at school and encouraged by parents or friends to practice PA were more likely to seek care for their neck or LBP. Departamento de Fisioterapia Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) Departamento de Fisioterapia Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) Departamento de Educação Física Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) Departamento de Fisioterapia Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) Departamento de Educação Física Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)

Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:21:09Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-03-01 Objectives: To analyze the independent and combined associations of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with self-rated health (SRH) in a large sample of adolescents. Methods: Data from 100,873 students with mean age of 14.3 (±1.1) years were analyzed. SRH, PA and SB were assessed by questionnaires. Age, ethnicity, maternal education, geographical region of country, type of city, industrialized and sugary foods consumption were covariates. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the data according to gender. Results: ≥300 min/week of PA [OR:1.12 (95%CI:1.04–1.21)] and

Made available in DSpace on 2018-12-11T16:41:15Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2016-04-01 To analyze the relationship between standing, sitting and reclining behaviors and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Study design Cross-sectional study composed of forty postmenopausal women (aged 59.58 ± 5.32) who do not practice regular physical exercise. Body composition was measured using Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and quality of life by the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36). Physical activity level was assessed using an accelerometer (Actigraph GTX3x) and is reported as minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Inclinometer analysis was also measured using this accelerometer model and reported as a weekly percentage of time spent standing, sitting and reclining. All analyses were performed using SPSS 17.0 software with the significance level set at 5%. Results The percentage of time in the standing position was lower among women with poor quality of life (p < 0.05). Adjusted analysis (age, years since menopause, percentage of fat mass, MVPA and occupation status) was used to evaluate the relationship between quality of life and accelerometer inclinometer measures. The relationship between time standing and general health status (β = 0.353; 95%CI = 0.017; 0.377), social function (β = 0.429; 95%CI = 0.060; 0.396) and overall score (β = 0.336; 95%CI = 0.015; 0.442) were statistically significant. The relationship between the reclining position and both overall score (β =-0.320; 95%CI =-0.492; 0.006) and emotional aspects (β =-0.337; 95%CI =-0.191; 0.001) showed a tendency to present statistical significance. Conclusion In summary, our results suggest that postmenopausal women who spend more time in the standing position have a better overall quality of life regardless of confounders. Center of Studies and Laboratory of Evaluation and Prescription of Motor Activities (CELAPAM) Department of Physical Education Sao Paulo State University UNESP Exercise and Immunometabolism Research Group Department of Physical Education Sao Paulo State University UNESP, Rua Roberto Simonsen, 305 Institute of Bioscience Department of Physical Education Sao Paulo State University UNESP Study Group of Physical Activity and Health Sao Paulo State University Center of Studies and Laboratory of Evaluation and Prescription of Motor Activities (CELAPAM) Department of Physical Education Sao Paulo State University UNESP Exercise and Immunometabolism Research Group Department of Physical Education Sao Paulo State University UNESP, Rua Roberto Simonsen, 305 Institute of Bioscience Department of Physical Education Sao Paulo State University UNESP Study Group of Physical Activity and Health Sao Paulo State University