Is Participation in Physical Education Classes Related to Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior? A Systematic Review Diego Júnio da Silva, Arthur Oliveira Barbosa, Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho, José Cazuza de Farias Júnior Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2022 Background: The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the results and assess the methodological quality of studies that analyzed the relation between physical education participation, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in schoolchildren. Methods: Searches were conducted for original cross-sectional and longitudinal observational studies published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish between January 2007 and August 2020, on the PubMed, Web of Science, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Education Resources Information Center, and Scopus databases. Results: A total of 60 articles (68 independent samples) were included in the revision (58 cross-sectional and 2 longitudinal observational studies). With regard to methodological quality, 27%, 52%, and 21% of the studies were classified as high, moderate, and low methodological quality, respectively. Physical activity was analyzed in 93% of the studies (n = 56) and sedentary behavior in 33% (n = 20). The higher frequency of physical education participation was associated with higher physical activity levels (56 of 68 results – 54/65 cross-sectional and 2/3 longitudinal studies) and less sedentary behavior (14 of 24 results), even after stratifying analyses by type and methodological quality. Conclusion: Physical education class participation may contribute to students being physically more active and less likely to engage in sedentary behavior.
Sedentary behavior and health-related quality of life in adolescents Joana Marcela Sales de Lucena, Mathias Roberto Loch, Eduarda Cristina da Costa Silva, José Cazuza de Farias Júnior Ciencia E Saude Coletiva, 2022 Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) represents the perception of each person about different aspects of their lives in the health context (physical, psychological, social environment and interpersonal relationships). Among adolescents, HRQoL can change considering habits adopted in this phase of life. This study analyzed the association between time used on different sedentary behaviors (SB) and HRQoL in adolescents. This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study with adolescents between 10 - 15 years of age. The SB was measured using a questionnaire (n = 1,455 adolescents) and accelerometer (n = 844 adolescents), and HRQoL using KIDSCREEN - 27. Time on videogames/cell phones/tablets was inversely associated with overall HRQoL (β = -0.021; 95%CI: -0.026; -0.006), psychological well-being (β = -0.030; 95%CI: -0.050; -0.010), peer social support (β = -0.041; 95%CI: -0.066; -0.016) and school environment (β = -0.033; 95%CI: -0.056; -0.010) scores. Screen time was inversely associated with the school environment score (β = -0.011; 95%CI: -0.020; -0.003). Computer time was positively associated with the psychological well-being (β = 0.025; 95%CI: 0.006; 0.043) and peer social support scores (β = 0.029; 95%CI: 0.004; 0.053). It concluded that adolescents with more screen time had lower HRQoL. However, theses associations varied with the type and method of SB measurement and the HRQoL dimension.
Reliability, validity and internal consistency of social support and self-efficacy scales for physical activity in adolescents with 10 to 14 years of age Gerfeson Mendonça, Alcides Prazeres Filho, Inácio Crochemore-Silva, José Cazuza de Farias Júnior Revista Paulista De Pediatria, 2022 Objective: To analyze the reliability, validity and internal consistency of the physical activity social support (SSS) and self-efficacy (SES) scales among adolescents aged 10–14 years. Methods: The reliability study included 171 adolescents (mean age=12.3±1.0 years, 59.6% female) and validity and consistency study with 1,107 (mean age=12.0±1.0 years, 52.7% female). The SSS had 15 items and the SES eight items. Reliability was determined by Spearman's correlation analysis (rho) and validity and internal consistency by factor analysis (exploratory — EFA and confirmatory — CFA) and the composite reliability (CR), respectively. Results: The reliability of SSS (father: rho=0.80; p<0.001 | mother: rho=0.76; p<0.001 | friends: rho=0.75; p<0.001) and SES (rho=0.72; p<0.001) were considered high. In the EFA, three factors were identified for the SSS (father, mother and friends — five items each) and one factor for SES (five items), confirmed in the CFA. Quality parameters of adjustment in the final models were satisfactory for SSS (chi-square=240.5 [p<0.001]; root mean square residual — RMR=0.05; root mean square error of approximation — RMSEA=0.04 [90%CI 0.04–0.05]; goodness of fit index — GFI=0.97; adjusted goodness of fit index — AGFI=0.96 and comparative fit index — CFI=0.97) and SES (chi-square=5.4 [p=0.07]; RMR=0.01; RMSEA=0.04 [90%CI 0.00–0.08]; GFI=0.99; AGFI=0.99 and CFI=0.97). Internal consistency was considered satisfactory for SSS (CR: father=0.79, mother=0.77, friends=0.78) and low for SES (CR=0.38). Conclusions: The scales showed satisfactory levels of reliability and of construct validity. However, only the SSS showed adequate levels of internal consistency.%
Prospective association between dietary patterns and BMI Z-score in Brazilian adolescents Adélia CP Arruda Neta, José Cazuza Farias Junior, Flávia EL Lima Ferreira, Dirce M Marchioni Public Health Nutrition, 2021 Objective: To identify dietary patterns and prospectively evaluate their influence on the BMI Z-score of adolescents. Design: A longitudinal study, using data from the Longitudinal Study on Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Eating Habits and Adolescent Health – LONCAAFS. Setting: To obtain data on food consumption, a 24-h recall survey was conducted; a second 24-h recall was applied to 30 % of the sample in all waves. Dietary patterns were identified by exploratory factor analysis using principal components. BMI Z-score was determined according to the recommendation of the WHO, based on the BMI for age and sex. Socio-economic data, sedentary behaviour and physical activity level were obtained. Associations between BMI Z-score and dietary patterns and between BMI Z-score and variables of interest were determined using generalised estimating equations. Participants: Totally, 1431 adolescents were assessed in 2014, 1178 in 2015, 959 in 2016 and 773 in 2017, belonging to the public schools of João Pessoa, Northeast Brazil. Results: Three dietary patterns were identified throughout the study: ‘traditional’, ‘snacks’ and ‘Western’. The ‘Western’ dietary pattern was positively associated with BMI Z-score (β = 0·025; 95 % CI 0·002, 0·048), regardless of sex and physical activity level, prospectively. Conclusion: A dietary pattern composed of foods with high energy density, high fat and sugars, and low fibre influences the BMI Z-score of adolescents over time.
Are self-efficacy and perceived environmental characteristics determinants of decline in physical activity time? Eduarda Cristina da Costa Silva, Arthur Oliveira Barbosa, Juliana Maria da Penha Freire Silva, José Cazuza de Farias Júnior Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2021 Context: This study analyzed whether self-efficacy (SE) and perceived environmental characteristics (EC) are determinants of the decline in physical activity (PA) time in adolescents. Methods: This used longitudinal observational approach, with 4 years of data collection, involving 355 adolescents (57.7% girls and 42.3% boys), average age of 11.8 years (0.1 y), from João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil. SE and EC were measured by scales and PA by a questionnaire. Ordinal logistic regression was used to associate SE and EC with a decline in PA. Results: There was a linear trend toward a decrease in average PA duration (58.3 [13.7] min/wk/y) and a rise in average access to places for PA (point per year) (0.6 [0.1]), urban safety (0.2 [0.1]), and traffic safety scores (0.5 [0.1]). The results of multivariable analysis indicated that SE and EC were not associated with the decline in PA. Conclusion: There was a decline in PA time, and SE and perceived EC were not determinants of this decline.
Physical activity for children and youth: Physical Activity Guidelines for the Brazilian Population Samuel Carvalho Dumith, Alcides ´Prazeres Filho, Felipe Vogt Cureau, José Cazuza de Farias Júnior, Júlio Brugnara Mello, et al. Revista Brasileira De Atividade Fisica E Saude, 2021 A prática regular de atividade física promove benefícios fisiológicos, psicológicos e sociais na vida de crianças e jovens. Apesar da alta prevalência de jovens que não praticam atividade física em nosso país e de termos uma boa colocação no ranking mundial de produção acadêmica sobre pesquisa na área de atividade física e saúde, ainda não havia sido publicadas as recomendações brasileiras de atividade física. O objetivo deste artigo consistiu em descrever como foi desenvolvido o capítulo para crianças e jovens de 6 a 17 anos do Guia de Atividade Física para População Brasileira e apresentar as principais recomendações para esta faixa etária. A construção do capítulo para crianças e jovens envolveu as seguintes etapas: a) revisão de literatura; b) redação da versão preliminar do capítulo; c) processo de escuta com o público alvo referente ao capítulo e especialistas da área de promoção da atividade física; d) realização de consulta pública e; e) redação da versão final do capítulo. Os tópicos apresentados abordam exemplos de atividades físicas praticadas em diferentes domínios; recomendações para a prática (tipos, intensidade, frequência, duração e as formas que a mesma pode ser estruturada). Além disso, são apresentadas orientações para jovens, pais/responsáveis e professores sobre como adotar e manter um estilo de vida mais ativo fisicamente, assim como sugestões para reduzir o tempo em comportamento sedentário. A elaboração de um guia nacional de atividade física para a população brasileira foi algo inédito, e resultou de um esforço conjunto entre diversos setores da sociedade.
Does nutritional status moderate the association between social support, self-efficacy, and physical activity time of adolescents? Tayse Guedes Cabral, Ially Rayssa Dias Moura, José Cazuza de Farias Júnior Ciencia E Saude Coletiva, 2021 Resumo O objetivo foi analisar a associação entre o apoio social, autoeficácia e o tempo de prática de atividade física de diferentes intensidades (leve, moderada, vigorosa) e avaliar se essas associações são moderadas pelo estado nutricional dos adolescentes. Estudo transversal, com 650 adolescentes (10-14 anos de idade, 52,9% do sexo feminino) de João Pessoa-PB. O apoio social foi mensurado por uma escala com cinco itens para cada fonte de apoio (pai, mãe e amigos) e a autoeficácia com escala de quatro itens. O tempo de atividade física foi mensurado por meio de acelerômetro e o estado nutricional determinado a partir do índice de massa corporal. Na análise de regressão linear múltipla o apoio social dos amigos se associou de forma positiva e significativa com o tempo de prática de atividade física de intensidade moderada (β=2,67; IC95%: 0,28; 5,07). O estado nutricional não moderou a associação do apoio social e da autoeficácia com o tempo de atividade física (p>0,05). Adolescentes que percebiam receber mais apoio social dos amigos apresentaram maior prática de atividade física de intensidade moderada, independentemente do seu estado nutricional.
Dietary patterns among adolescents and associated factors: Longitudinal study on sedentary behavior, physical activity, diet and adolescent health Adélia da Costa Pereira de Arruda Neta, Josiane Steluti, Flávia Emília Leite de Lima Ferreira, José Cazuza de Farias Junior, Dirce Maria Lobo Marchioni Ciencia E Saude Coletiva, 2021 Resumo Objetivou-se identificar padrões alimentares e sua associação com características socioeconômicas, de estilo de vida, estado nutricional, perfil lipídico e inflamatório em adolescentes. Estudo transversal, com amostra probabilística, utilizando dados da linha de base (2014) do Estudo Longitudinal sobre Comportamento Sedentário, Atividade Física, Hábitos Alimentares e Saúde de Adolescentes (LONCAAFS). Participaram 1.438 adolescentes (10 a 14 anos), da rede pública de João Pessoa-PB. Foram obtidos dados socioeconômicos, medidas antropométricas, estilo de vida e exames bioquímicos. Os dados dietéticos foram obtidos por recordatórios de 24h, sendo os padrões alimentares identificados por análise fatorial exploratória e as associações de interesse estimadas por regressão logística múltipla. Foram encontrados três padrões alimentares: “Tradicional”, “Lanches” e “Ocidental” que se associaram com idade, nível socioeconômico, escolaridade dos pais e estilo de vida. O padrão “Tradicional” se mostrou associado a menor adiposidade e melhor perfil lipídico, porém com a maior idade, há maior adesão aos padrões “Lanches” e “Ocidental”. Os resultados da análise do padrão alimentar de adolescentes apontam para necessidade de estratégias que incentivem comportamentos saudáveis.
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Physical activity and social support in adolescents: a systematic review G Mendonça, LA Cheng, EN Mélo, JC de Farias Júnior Health education research 29 (5), 822-839 , 2014 2014 Citations: 465
Physical activity in adolescents: analysis of the social influence of parents and friends LA Cheng, G Mendonça, JC Farias Júnior Jornal de pediatria 90, 35-41 , 2014 2014 Citations: 311
Comportamentos de risco à saúde em adolescentes no Sul do Brasil: prevalência e fatores associados JC Farias Júnior, MV Nahas, MVG Barros, MR Loch, ESA Oliveira, ... Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública 25, 344-352 , 2009 2009 Citations: 288
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Validade e reprodutibilidade de um questionário para medida de atividade física em adolescentes: uma adaptação do Self-Administered Physical Activity Checklist JC Farias Júnior, AS Lopes, J Mota, MP Santos, JC Ribeiro, PC Hallal Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia 15, 198-210 , 2012 2012 Citations: 163
Sedentary behavior in Brazilian children and adolescents: a systematic review PH Guerra, JC Farias Júnior, AA Florindo Revista de saude publica 50, 9 , 2016 2016 Citations: 151
Higher screen time is associated with overweight, poor dietary habits and physical inactivity in Brazilian adolescents, mainly among girls DGD Christofaro, SM De Andrade, AE Mesas, RA Fernandes, ... European journal of sport science 16 (4), 498-506 , 2016 2016 Citations: 149
Comportamentos de risco relacionados à saúde em adolescentes JC de Farias Junior, AS Lopes Revista Brasileira de Ciência e Movimento 12 (1), 7-12 , 2004 2004 Citations: 126
Prevalence of excessive screen time and associated factors in adolescents JMS de Lucena, LA Cheng, TLM Cavalcante, VA da Silva, ... Revista Paulista de Pediatria (English Edition) 33 (4), 407-414 , 2015 2015 Citations: 116
Barriers to physical activity in patients with intermittent claudication JP Barbosa, BQ Farah, M Chehuen, GG Cucato, JC Farias Júnior, ... International journal of behavioral medicine 22 (1), 70-76 , 2015 2015 Citations: 114
Validity and reproducibility of a physical activity questionnaire for adolescents: adapting the Self-Administered Physical Activity Checklist JC Farias Júnior, AS Lopes, J Mota, MP Santos, JC Ribeiro, PC Hallal Rev Bras Epidemiol 15 (1), 198-210 , 2012 2012 Citations: 110
Metabolic risk factors, physical activity and physical fitness in Azorean adolescents: a cross-sectional study C Moreira, R Santos, JC de Farias Júnior, S Vale, PC Santos, ... BMC Public Health 11 (1), 214 , 2011 2011 Citations: 105
Effectiveness of a school-based intervention on physical activity for high school students in Brazil: the Saude na Boa project MVG De Barros, MV Nahas, PC Hallal, JC de Farias Júnior, AA Florindo, ... Journal of Physical activity and Health 6 (2), 163-169 , 2009 2009 Citations: 101
Prevalência de fatores de risco cardiovascular em adolescentes M Romanzini, FF Reichert, AS Lopes, ÉL Petroski, JC Farias Júnior Cadernos de saúde pública 24 (11), 2573-2581 , 2008 2008 Citations: 99
Comportamento sedentário em crianças e adolescentes brasileiros: revisão sistemática PH Guerra, JC Farias Júnior, AA Florindo Revista de saude publica 50, 9 , 2016 2016 Citations: 98
Fatores de risco cardiovascular em adolescentes: prevalência e associação com fatores sociodemográficos JC Farias Júnior, JKF Mendes, DBM Barbosa, AS Lopes Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia 14, 50-62 , 2011 2011 Citations: 94
Physical activity, psychosocial and perceived environmental factors in adolescents from Northeast Brazil JC Farias Júnior, RS Reis, PC Hallal Cadernos de saúde pública 30, 941-951 , 2014 2014 Citations: 93
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