A5000148954- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Physical Education and Gymnastics
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Physical Education and Sports Studies
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Healthcare Regulation
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Birth, Development, and Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Science and Education Research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
2016-2025
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2022-2025
Illinois College
2023-2025
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
2014-2025
University of Illinois System
2025
Deakin University
2016-2022
The University of Queensland
2017-2022
Figshare (United Kingdom)
2022
Washington University in St. Louis
2011-2020
Universidad de Los Andes
2020
Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in youth have been reported to vary by sex, age, weight status country. However, supporting data are often self-reported and/or do not encompass a wide range of ages or geographical locations. This study aimed describe objectively-measured physical time patterns youth. The International Children’s Accelerometry Database (ICAD) consists ActiGraph accelerometer from 20 studies ten countries, processed using common reduction procedures. Analyses were...
To explore the association between gender and leisure-time physical activity in a population-based sample of adults living Brazil. study variety variables possibly associated with levels.A multistage sampling households was undertaken Pelotas, medium-sized Southern Brazilian city. Leisure-time measured using long version International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Data on potential predictors behavior were collected standardized questionnaire. 1344 men 1756 women interviewed. Several...
We sought to identify perceived personal barriers physical activity and examine the potential association between these sociodemographic behavioral variables, including participation in leisure-time activity.In 2003, we conducted a population-based study Pelotas, Brazil. Participants aged 20 years older were selected according multistage sampling strategy. responded both International Physical Activity Questionnaire standardized questionnaire investigating 8 barriers.Only 26.8% of...
Background: Data on objectively measured physical activity are lacking in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study was to describe overall time spent moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) individuals from the Pelotas (Brazil) birth cohorts, according weight status, socioeconomic status (SES) sex. Methods: All children born 1982, 1993 2004 hospitals city Pelotas, Brazil, constitute sampling frame; these 99% agreed participate. most recent follow-ups were conducted between 2010 2013. In...
Background : Many of the known solutions to physical inactivity pandemic operate across sectors relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Methods The authors examined contribution activity promotion strategies toward achieving SDGs through a conceptual linkage exercise, scoping review, and an agent-based model. Results Possible benefits were identified for 15 17 SDGs, with more robust evidence supporting 3 (good health well-being), 9 (industry, innovation,...
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between regular physical activity in adolescence and leisure-time adulthood, with emphasis on gender differences. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out Pelotas, Southern Brazil, 2003. representative sample of households selected multiple stages subjects aged 20-59 years were interviewed. Leisure-time evaluated using International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Data adolescent based subjects' recall. RESULTS: Of 2,577...
In 1982 a birth cohort study was initiated in Pelotas Southern Brazilian city with current population of 323 000 inhabitants. It started as perinatal survey and later became one the largest longest running cohorts developing world. With success this initial our group decided to propose second be launched 10 years later. Due delayed funding new could only start 1993. Funding for obtained from European Economic Commission collaboration that included London School Hygiene Tropical Medicine...
OBJETIVO: O aumento da expectativa de vida e conseqüente crescimento população idosos têm gerado modificações em seu perfil morbimortalidade. Das doenças crônico-degenerativas, as quedas são agravos prevalentes entre aqueles passíveis prevenção. objetivo do estudo foi analisar a prevalência influência variáveis elas associadas. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com amostra composta por 4.003 (65 anos ou mais) cuja coleta dados realizada 2005. Os residiam na área abrangência unidades básicas saúde...
We aimed to measure the prevalence of physical inactivity (PI) during leisure time and identify variables associated with it in a southern Brazilian adult population. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out, covering multiple-stage sample 1,968 subjects aged 20-69 years. Weekly participation leisure-time activity addressed. For each activity, energy expenditure calculated using data on duration, metabolic equivalent, body weight. Energy expenditures individual activities...
OBJETIVO: Analisar a reprodutibilidade "teste-reteste" e validade de um questionário atividade física em adolescentes (adaptado do Self-Administered Physical Activity Checklist). MÉTODOS: A análise da foi realizada com 239 (média idade = 16,0 anos, DP 1,2; 56,4% sexo feminino) 70 15,7 55,7% feminino). Todos eram ensino médio no município João Pessoa (PB), região Nordeste Brasil, 2009. determinada por meio procedimento medidas repetidas - "teste-reteste", uma semana intervalo entre as...
Why was the cohort set up?Pelotas is a Southern Brazilian city with current population of 344 000 inhabitants.][3] Subjects from cohorts are still being followed up every few years, [1][2][3] constituting what probably largest birth in same geographical location lowor middle-income countries.Continuing regular 11-year intervals, 2015 launched to provide detailed information on time trends maternal and child health, behaviours, nutrition, development related factors.It also allows study...
We evaluated the effects of a community-based intervention, Academia da Cidade program (ACP), on increasing leisure-time physical activity among residents Recife, Brazil.
Background: We aimed to describe levels of physical activity (PA) in adolescents living southern Brazil and explore associations between PA demographic, socioeconomic, health-related, parental variables. A further aim was test the validity reliability questionnaire used. Methods: conducted a population-based, cross-sectional study including 857 selected randomly. Insufficient defined as <300 min/wk MVPA. data collected by were compared with pedometer counts longer version subsample 92...