Gaia Salvador Claumann
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Gaia Salvador Claumann has a total of 54 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Andreia Pelegrini
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
16 shared publications - André de Araújo Pinto
Department of Physical Education, State University of Roraima, Boa Vista 69306-530, RR, Brazil
11 shared publications - Mateus Augusto Bim
Health and Sports Sciences Center, Department of Physical Education State University of Santa Catarina Florianópolis Brazil
10 shared publications - Hector Cris Colares De Angelo
Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Florianópolis-SC, Brazil
5 shared publications - Diego Augusto Santos Silva
Sports Center, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
4 shared publications - Daniel Rogério Petreça
Universidade de Pernambuco
3 shared publications
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 21 October 2026
- Published by Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Movimento
- p. e32055
Fatores intervenientes na prática pedagógica em Educação Física
Objetivou-se investigar na literatura os fatores intervenientes, enquanto facilitadores e desafios, na prática pedagógica de professores de Educação Física escolar. Os facilitadores são possibilidades, ações e/ou dinâmicas que geram percepção de sucesso, enquanto os desafios são problemas, barreiras, dificuldades e/ou dilemas que atrapalham a efetivação e/ou o sucesso da prática pedagógica. As fontes utilizadas foram bases de dados eletrônicas (artigos), banco de teses e dissertações, acervos bibliográficos digitais (e-books) e físicos (livros). Na literatura, foram identificadas as seguintes dimensões representativas dos fatores intervenientes da prática pedagógica: formativas (formação inicial e continuada); interpessoais e sociais (relacionamentos e valorização); administrativas (reuniões, suporte); estruturais (espaços e materiais); legais e trabalhistas (remuneração, plano de carreira, carga horária); pedagógicas (conteúdos, planejamento, estratégias, avaliação, gestão de classe). Os resultados encontrados revelaram, na percepção de professores, que os facilitadores estavam relacionados principalmente às dimensões interpessoais, sociais e estruturais, enquanto os desafios se vinculavam às dimensões interpessoais, sociais, estruturais, legais e trabalhistas.
- 21 October 2026
- Published by Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Movimento
- p. e32055
Open AccessFatores intervenientes na prática pedagógica em Educação Física
Objetivou-se investigar na literatura os fatores intervenientes, enquanto facilitadores e desafios, na prática pedagógica de professores de Educação Física escolar. Os facilitadores são possibilidades, ações e/ou dinâmicas que geram percepção de sucesso, enquanto os desafios são problemas, barreiras, dificuldades e/ou dilemas que atrapalham a efetivação e/ou o sucesso da prática pedagógica. As fontes utilizadas foram bases de dados eletrônicas (artigos), banco de teses e dissertações, acervos bibliográficos digitais (e-books) e físicos (livros). Na literatura, foram identificadas as seguintes dimensões representativas dos fatores intervenientes da prática pedagógica: formativas (formação inicial e continuada); interpessoais e sociais (relacionamentos e valorização); administrativas (reuniões, suporte); estruturais (espaços e materiais); legais e trabalhistas (remuneração, plano de carreira, carga horária); pedagógicas (conteúdos, planejamento, estratégias, avaliação, gestão de classe). Os resultados encontrados revelaram, na percepção de professores, que os facilitadores estavam relacionados principalmente às dimensões interpessoais, sociais e estruturais, enquanto os desafios se vinculavam às dimensões interpessoais, sociais, estruturais, legais e trabalhistas.
- Open Access
- 23 July 2026
- Published by Universidad de Costa Rica in Actualidades en Psicología
- Vol. 40 (141) , 102-113
Factors Associated with Appearance-based Social Comparison in Brazilian College Women
Objective. The aim of this paper was to examine the association between appearance-based social comparison and eating disorder symptoms, body satisfaction, depressive symptoms, drive for muscularity, self-esteem, and physical activity in Brazilian college women. Method. The participants were 542 college women aged 18 to 30. A questionnaire was used to collect information on appearance comparisons, eating disorders symptoms, body satisfaction, depressive symptoms, drive for muscularity, self-esteem, and physical activity. A multiple linear regression was conducted adjusted by age, marital status, body mass index, and economic level. Results. The model that best explained the appearance comparisons scores variation included eating disorders symptoms (β= .385; p< .001), body satisfaction (β= -.200; p< .001), depressive symptoms (β= .169; p< .001), and drive for muscularity (β= .091; p< .05). Conclusion. Eating disorders, depressive symptoms, drive for muscularity, and body satisfaction were associated with appearance comparisons.
- 23 July 2026
- Published by Universidad de Costa Rica in Actualidades en Psicología
- Vol. 40 (141) , 102-113
Open AccessFactors Associated with Appearance-based Social Comparison in Brazilian College Women
Objective. The aim of this paper was to examine the association between appearance-based social comparison and eating disorder symptoms, body satisfaction, depressive symptoms, drive for muscularity, self-esteem, and physical activity in Brazilian college women. Method. The participants were 542 college women aged 18 to 30. A questionnaire was used to collect information on appearance comparisons, eating disorders symptoms, body satisfaction, depressive symptoms, drive for muscularity, self-esteem, and physical activity. A multiple linear regression was conducted adjusted by age, marital status, body mass index, and economic level. Results. The model that best explained the appearance comparisons scores variation included eating disorders symptoms (β= .385; p< .001), body satisfaction (β= -.200; p< .001), depressive symptoms (β= .169; p< .001), and drive for muscularity (β= .091; p< .05). Conclusion. Eating disorders, depressive symptoms, drive for muscularity, and body satisfaction were associated with appearance comparisons.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2026
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
- Vol. 35
Tradução e adaptação ao contexto brasileiro da escala Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment
Resumo Objetivos: Traduzir e adaptar transculturalmente, para o contexto brasileiro, a escala Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment. Métodos: O processo de tradução e de adaptação transcultural ocorreu em seis etapas: 1) anuência do autor da escala original; 2) duas traduções da escala para o português e síntese em uma versão; 3) retrotradução; 4) comitê de avaliação da versão inicial (dez participantes): clareza, compreensão e adequação ao contexto brasileiro; 5) avaliação de especialistas I (mesmos da etapa anterior): avaliação das equivalências semântica, idiomática, cultural e conceitual; 6) avaliação de especialistas II (sete especialistas: cinco regiões do Brasil): avaliação das equivalências semântica, idiomática, cultural e conceitual, considerando variações linguísticas do Brasil, e estabelecimento da versão final. Os especialistas das diferentes etapas eram profissionais com experiência acadêmica ou profissionais da saúde pública. Para as avaliações das etapas 5 e 6, utilizou-se o índice de validade de conteúdo, considerando-se como aceitável uma concordância de pelo menos 80,0% entre os especialistas. Resultados: As 20 questões da escala e seus itens adicionais (totalizando 74 itens para serem respondidos) foram traduzidos e adaptados conforme necessidades identificadas nas diferentes etapas do processo. Nas etapas 5 e 6, as questões dos três domínios da escala (evidência, contexto e facilitação) apresentaram adequada validade de conteúdo. Duas questões apresentaram índice de validade de conteúdo <80,0% em alguma das equivalências. Esses e outros itens com sugestões de alterações foram ajustados, gerando-se a versão final da escala. Conclusão: A escala foi traduzida e adaptada transculturalmente para o contexto brasileiro, apresentando adequada validade de conteúdo.
- 1 January 2026
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
- Vol. 35
Open AccessTradução e adaptação ao contexto brasileiro da escala Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment
Resumo Objetivos: Traduzir e adaptar transculturalmente, para o contexto brasileiro, a escala Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment. Métodos: O processo de tradução e de adaptação transcultural ocorreu em seis etapas: 1) anuência do autor da escala original; 2) duas traduções da escala para o português e síntese em uma versão; 3) retrotradução; 4) comitê de avaliação da versão inicial (dez participantes): clareza, compreensão e adequação ao contexto brasileiro; 5) avaliação de especialistas I (mesmos da etapa anterior): avaliação das equivalências semântica, idiomática, cultural e conceitual; 6) avaliação de especialistas II (sete especialistas: cinco regiões do Brasil): avaliação das equivalências semântica, idiomática, cultural e conceitual, considerando variações linguísticas do Brasil, e estabelecimento da versão final. Os especialistas das diferentes etapas eram profissionais com experiência acadêmica ou profissionais da saúde pública. Para as avaliações das etapas 5 e 6, utilizou-se o índice de validade de conteúdo, considerando-se como aceitável uma concordância de pelo menos 80,0% entre os especialistas. Resultados: As 20 questões da escala e seus itens adicionais (totalizando 74 itens para serem respondidos) foram traduzidos e adaptados conforme necessidades identificadas nas diferentes etapas do processo. Nas etapas 5 e 6, as questões dos três domínios da escala (evidência, contexto e facilitação) apresentaram adequada validade de conteúdo. Duas questões apresentaram índice de validade de conteúdo <80,0% em alguma das equivalências. Esses e outros itens com sugestões de alterações foram ajustados, gerando-se a versão final da escala. Conclusão: A escala foi traduzida e adaptada transculturalmente para o contexto brasileiro, apresentando adequada validade de conteúdo.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2026
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
- Vol. 35, e202400921
Translation and cultural adaptation to the Brazilian context of the Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment scale
Objectives: To translate and culturally adapt the Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment scale to the Brazilian context. Methods: The translation and cross-cultural adaptation process took place in six stages: 1) authorization from the author of the original scale; 2) two translations of the scale into Brazilian Portuguese and synthesis into a single version; 3) back-translation; 4) evaluation of the initial version by a review committee (ten participants): clarity, comprehension, and suitability to the Brazilian context; 5) expert assessment I (same participants as the previous stage): evaluation of semantic, idiomatic, cultural, and conceptual equivalences; 6) expert assessment II (seven experts from five Brazilian regions): evaluation of semantic, idiomatic, cultural, and conceptual equivalences, considering linguistic variations in Brazil, and establishment of the final version. The experts involved in the different stages were professionals with academic experience or working in public health. For the assessments in stages 5 and 6, the content validity index was applied, considering agreement of at least 80.0% among experts as acceptable. Results: The 20 questions of the scale and their additional items (a total of 74 items to be answered) were translated and adapted according to the needs identified at different stages of the process. In stages 5 and 6, the questions of the three domains of the scale (evidence, context, and facilitation) demonstrated adequate content validity. Two questions presented a content validity index <80.0% in some equivalences. These and other items for which modifications were suggested were adjusted, resulting in the final version of the scale. Conclusion: The scale was translated and culturally adapted to the Brazilian context, demonstrating adequate content validity.
- 1 January 2026
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
- Vol. 35, e202400921
Open AccessTranslation and cultural adaptation to the Brazilian context of the Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment scale
Objectives: To translate and culturally adapt the Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment scale to the Brazilian context. Methods: The translation and cross-cultural adaptation process took place in six stages: 1) authorization from the author of the original scale; 2) two translations of the scale into Brazilian Portuguese and synthesis into a single version; 3) back-translation; 4) evaluation of the initial version by a review committee (ten participants): clarity, comprehension, and suitability to the Brazilian context; 5) expert assessment I (same participants as the previous stage): evaluation of semantic, idiomatic, cultural, and conceptual equivalences; 6) expert assessment II (seven experts from five Brazilian regions): evaluation of semantic, idiomatic, cultural, and conceptual equivalences, considering linguistic variations in Brazil, and establishment of the final version. The experts involved in the different stages were professionals with academic experience or working in public health. For the assessments in stages 5 and 6, the content validity index was applied, considering agreement of at least 80.0% among experts as acceptable. Results: The 20 questions of the scale and their additional items (a total of 74 items to be answered) were translated and adapted according to the needs identified at different stages of the process. In stages 5 and 6, the questions of the three domains of the scale (evidence, context, and facilitation) demonstrated adequate content validity. Two questions presented a content validity index <80.0% in some equivalences. These and other items for which modifications were suggested were adjusted, resulting in the final version of the scale. Conclusion: The scale was translated and culturally adapted to the Brazilian context, demonstrating adequate content validity.
- Open Access
- 24 May 2024
- Published by JURUFRA SL in Retos
- Vol. 56, 1038-1045
Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors in college women: association with physical activity, inter-nalization of appearance ideals, and self-objectification
This study aimed to examine associations of disordered eating attitudes and behaviors with moderate to vigorous physical activity, internalization of appearance ideals, and self-objectification in college women. Participants were 472 Brazilian college women, aged 18 to 30 years (mean 21.85 years; SD = 4.46). Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors were assessed using the Eating Attitudes Test. Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (long version). Internalization of appearance ideals was assessed using the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4-Revised-Female. Self-objectification was assessed using the Self-Objectification Beliefs and Behaviors Scale. Spearman's correlation coefficients and multiple linear regression were conducted to examine the associations between the variables under investigation. Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors showed significant (p< 0.01) and positive correlations with all independent variables. In the multiple linear regression analysis, only the internalization of the muscular ideal was not associated with the outcome. The final model explained 41.3% of the variation of the dependent variable scores. College women may be susceptible to disordered eating attitudes and behaviors, according to their levels of physical activity, internalization of the thin/low body fat ideal, internalization of the general attractiveness ideal, and self-objectification. Keywords: Physical Appearance. Exercise. Eating Behavior. Body Image. Women.
- 24 May 2024
- Published by JURUFRA SL in Retos
- Vol. 56, 1038-1045
Open AccessDisordered eating attitudes and behaviors in college women: association with physical activity, inter-nalization of appearance ideals, and self-objectification
This study aimed to examine associations of disordered eating attitudes and behaviors with moderate to vigorous physical activity, internalization of appearance ideals, and self-objectification in college women. Participants were 472 Brazilian college women, aged 18 to 30 years (mean 21.85 years; SD = 4.46). Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors were assessed using the Eating Attitudes Test. Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (long version). Internalization of appearance ideals was assessed using the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4-Revised-Female. Self-objectification was assessed using the Self-Objectification Beliefs and Behaviors Scale. Spearman's correlation coefficients and multiple linear regression were conducted to examine the associations between the variables under investigation. Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors showed significant (p< 0.01) and positive correlations with all independent variables. In the multiple linear regression analysis, only the internalization of the muscular ideal was not associated with the outcome. The final model explained 41.3% of the variation of the dependent variable scores. College women may be susceptible to disordered eating attitudes and behaviors, according to their levels of physical activity, internalization of the thin/low body fat ideal, internalization of the general attractiveness ideal, and self-objectification. Keywords: Physical Appearance. Exercise. Eating Behavior. Body Image. Women.
- Open Access
- 30 April 2024
- Published by Revista Pesquisa Qualitativa - RPQ in Revista Pesquisa Qualitativa
- Vol. 12 (30) , 01-20
A prática de atividade física e o uso do ChatGPT como uma ferramenta de aconselhamento
This study analyzed ChatGPT's responses when questioned about physical activity recommendations for health based on the characteristics of users served by the Primary Health Care, in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). A simulation was conducted of a SUS user seeking information about physical activity for themselves and their family. The responses provided by ChatGPT were analyzed by a committee of experts and classified according to their alignment with global and national physical activity guidelines. As a result, the responses were moderately satisfactory, with 23.1% of responses considered misaligned with information from reference documents, 46.2% moderately aligned, and 30.7% highly aligned. As more information becomes available regarding the formulation of responses provided by ChatGPT, the tool may assist in advising on public health physical activity. Este estudo analisou as respostas do ChatGPT ao ser questionado sobre recomendações de atividade física para a saúde com base em características de usuários atendidos pela Atenção Primária à Saúde, no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) do Brasil. Foi realizada a simulação de uma usuária do SUS em busca de informações sobre a prática de atividade física para si e para sua família. As respostas apresentadas pelo ChatGPT foram analisadas por um comitê de especialistas e classificadas de acordo com o alinhamento com diretrizes globais e nacionais de atividade física. Como resultado, as respostas foram moderadamente satisfatórias, sendo 23,1% de respostas consideradas não alinhadas com as informações dos documentos de referência, 46,2% moderadamente alinhadas e 30,7% altamente alinhadas. Na medida em que se tenham mais informações sobre a formulação das respostas apresentadas pelo ChatGPT, a ferramenta poderá auxiliar no aconselhamento de atividade física na saúde pública.
- 30 April 2024
- Published by Revista Pesquisa Qualitativa - RPQ in Revista Pesquisa Qualitativa
- Vol. 12 (30) , 01-20
Open AccessA prática de atividade física e o uso do ChatGPT como uma ferramenta de aconselhamento
This study analyzed ChatGPT's responses when questioned about physical activity recommendations for health based on the characteristics of users served by the Primary Health Care, in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). A simulation was conducted of a SUS user seeking information about physical activity for themselves and their family. The responses provided by ChatGPT were analyzed by a committee of experts and classified according to their alignment with global and national physical activity guidelines. As a result, the responses were moderately satisfactory, with 23.1% of responses considered misaligned with information from reference documents, 46.2% moderately aligned, and 30.7% highly aligned. As more information becomes available regarding the formulation of responses provided by ChatGPT, the tool may assist in advising on public health physical activity. Este estudo analisou as respostas do ChatGPT ao ser questionado sobre recomendações de atividade física para a saúde com base em características de usuários atendidos pela Atenção Primária à Saúde, no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) do Brasil. Foi realizada a simulação de uma usuária do SUS em busca de informações sobre a prática de atividade física para si e para sua família. As respostas apresentadas pelo ChatGPT foram analisadas por um comitê de especialistas e classificadas de acordo com o alinhamento com diretrizes globais e nacionais de atividade física. Como resultado, as respostas foram moderadamente satisfatórias, sendo 23,1% de respostas consideradas não alinhadas com as informações dos documentos de referência, 46,2% moderadamente alinhadas e 30,7% altamente alinhadas. Na medida em que se tenham mais informações sobre a formulação das respostas apresentadas pelo ChatGPT, a ferramenta poderá auxiliar no aconselhamento de atividade física na saúde pública.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2024
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
- Vol. 30, e2021_0508
IMPACTO DE EXERGAMES NO IMC E FATORES DE RISCO CARDIOVASCULAR: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
RESUMO Introdução: Exergames ou vídeo games ativos são plataformas digitais com funcionalidade associada ao movimento corporal, que dialogam com a melhora dos níveis de atividade física, estimulando o prazer na prática e a adesão à mudança de hábitos, comportamento ativo e melhor qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo sintetizar as evidências disponíveis sobre a contribuição do exergame para o Índice de Massa Corporal, nível de atividade física, controle glicêmico, pressão arterial e aptidão cardiorrespiratória em adolescentes. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática, relatada seguindo as recomendações de redação do PRISMA, sem restrição de idioma, para artigos indexados nas seguintes bases de dados: MEDLINE / PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library e Lilacs. A extração dos dados foi realizada de forma análoga em planilha previamente testada e padronizada. A avaliação do risco de viés nos estudos incluídos foi realizada pela ferramenta RoB 1.0 em todos os seus domínios em duplicata de revisores. Inicialmente, foram encontrados 3.039 estudos. Resultados: Os estudos abrangeram um total de 526 adolescentes de dez a 19 anos. A plataforma mais utilizada nos estudos foi o Nintendo Wii, seguido do PlayStation, Xbox 360 e Dance Dance Revolution. Os resultados indicaram que as intervenções com exergames foram eficazes para alterar o IMC, mas não houve evidências sobre os desfechos cardiovasculares, sem alterações eficazes no controle glicêmico e na pressão arterial e uma resposta significativa (p <0,05) na aptidão cardiorrespiratória. Conclusão: O exergame aponta resultados satisfatórios na melhoria da saúde e pode ser incorporado como uma política pública relevante na promoção da saúde do adolescente. (Registro PROSPERO CRD42020181772). Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos: investigação dos resultados do tratamento.
- 1 January 2024
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
- Vol. 30, e2021_0508
Open AccessIMPACTO DE EXERGAMES NO IMC E FATORES DE RISCO CARDIOVASCULAR: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
RESUMO Introdução: Exergames ou vídeo games ativos são plataformas digitais com funcionalidade associada ao movimento corporal, que dialogam com a melhora dos níveis de atividade física, estimulando o prazer na prática e a adesão à mudança de hábitos, comportamento ativo e melhor qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo sintetizar as evidências disponíveis sobre a contribuição do exergame para o Índice de Massa Corporal, nível de atividade física, controle glicêmico, pressão arterial e aptidão cardiorrespiratória em adolescentes. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática, relatada seguindo as recomendações de redação do PRISMA, sem restrição de idioma, para artigos indexados nas seguintes bases de dados: MEDLINE / PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library e Lilacs. A extração dos dados foi realizada de forma análoga em planilha previamente testada e padronizada. A avaliação do risco de viés nos estudos incluídos foi realizada pela ferramenta RoB 1.0 em todos os seus domínios em duplicata de revisores. Inicialmente, foram encontrados 3.039 estudos. Resultados: Os estudos abrangeram um total de 526 adolescentes de dez a 19 anos. A plataforma mais utilizada nos estudos foi o Nintendo Wii, seguido do PlayStation, Xbox 360 e Dance Dance Revolution. Os resultados indicaram que as intervenções com exergames foram eficazes para alterar o IMC, mas não houve evidências sobre os desfechos cardiovasculares, sem alterações eficazes no controle glicêmico e na pressão arterial e uma resposta significativa (p <0,05) na aptidão cardiorrespiratória. Conclusão: O exergame aponta resultados satisfatórios na melhoria da saúde e pode ser incorporado como uma política pública relevante na promoção da saúde do adolescente. (Registro PROSPERO CRD42020181772). Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos: investigação dos resultados do tratamento.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2024
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
- Vol. 30, e2021_0508
IMPACT OF EXERGAMES ON BMI AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Introduction: Exergames or active video games are digital platforms with functionality associated with body movement, which dialogue with improving physical activity levels, stimulating pleasure in practice and adherence to change habits, physically active behavior, and better quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to synthesize the available evidence on the contribution of exergame to Body Mass Index, physical activity level, glycemic control, blood pressure, and cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents. Methods: This is a systematic review, reported following the PRISMA writing recommendations, without language restrictions, for articles indexed in the following databases: MEDLINE / PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Lilacs. Data extraction was performed analogously in a spreadsheet previously tested and standardized. The assessment of the risk of bias in the included studies was carried out by the RoB 1.0 tool in all of its domains in duplicate of reviewers. Initially, 3.039 studies were found. Results: The studies cover a total of 526 adolescents aged ten to 19. The most used platform in the studies was the Nintendo Wii, followed by the PlayStation, Xbox 360, and Dance Dance Revolution. The results indicated that interventions using exergames were effective for changing BMI, but there was no evidence on cardiovascular outcomes, with no effective changes in glycemic control and blood pressure and a significant response (p <0.05) in cardiorespiratory fitness. Conclusion: The exergame points to satisfactory results in improving health and can be incorporated as a relevant public policy in the adolescent health promotion. (PROSPERO Registration CRD42020181772). Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.
- 1 January 2024
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
- Vol. 30, e2021_0508
Open AccessIMPACT OF EXERGAMES ON BMI AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Introduction: Exergames or active video games are digital platforms with functionality associated with body movement, which dialogue with improving physical activity levels, stimulating pleasure in practice and adherence to change habits, physically active behavior, and better quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to synthesize the available evidence on the contribution of exergame to Body Mass Index, physical activity level, glycemic control, blood pressure, and cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents. Methods: This is a systematic review, reported following the PRISMA writing recommendations, without language restrictions, for articles indexed in the following databases: MEDLINE / PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Lilacs. Data extraction was performed analogously in a spreadsheet previously tested and standardized. The assessment of the risk of bias in the included studies was carried out by the RoB 1.0 tool in all of its domains in duplicate of reviewers. Initially, 3.039 studies were found. Results: The studies cover a total of 526 adolescents aged ten to 19. The most used platform in the studies was the Nintendo Wii, followed by the PlayStation, Xbox 360, and Dance Dance Revolution. The results indicated that interventions using exergames were effective for changing BMI, but there was no evidence on cardiovascular outcomes, with no effective changes in glycemic control and blood pressure and a significant response (p <0.05) in cardiorespiratory fitness. Conclusion: The exergame points to satisfactory results in improving health and can be incorporated as a relevant public policy in the adolescent health promotion. (PROSPERO Registration CRD42020181772). Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.
- 1 November 2023
- Published by Sociedad Portuguesa de Psicologia da Saude in Psicologia, Saúde & Doença
- Vol. 24 (03) , 894-906
DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS: PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS
- 1 November 2023
- Published by Sociedad Portuguesa de Psicologia da Saude in Psicologia, Saúde & Doença
- Vol. 24 (03) , 894-906
DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS: PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS
- 20 October 2023
- Published by Wiley in American Journal of Human Biology
- Vol. 36 (4) , e24004
Mediation effects of lean mass and fat mass on the relationship between body mass index and handgrip strength
Objective: This study aimed to assess the mediation effects of lean mass and fat mass on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and handgrip strength (HGS) in adolescents.Method: The sample included 118 adolescents (60 girls) aged 10–14 years. Body composition, determined from lean mass (LM) and fat mass (FM), was measured by dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry. HGS was measured using a digital dynamometer. Moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity and sexual maturation, treated as covariates, were evaluated by accelerometry and pubic hair development, respectively. Spearman correlation and simple mediation analysis were used for statistical analysis.Results: A positive relationship was observed between BMI and HGS (rho = .364, p < .001), BMI and LM (rho = .466, p < .001), LM and HGS (rho = .784, p < .001), BMI and FM (rho = .907, p < .001), and FM and HGS (rho = .291, p = .001). LM was the only significant mediator of the relationship between BMI and HGS.Conclusion: Only LM mediated the association between BMI and HGS, almost entirely explaining the relationship. The findings reinforce the need to include LM measurements in routine strength testing. Furthermore, strategies focused on LM development may be promising in preventing low muscle strength in adolescents.
- 20 October 2023
- Published by Wiley in American Journal of Human Biology
- Vol. 36 (4) , e24004
Mediation effects of lean mass and fat mass on the relationship between body mass index and handgrip strength
Objective: This study aimed to assess the mediation effects of lean mass and fat mass on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and handgrip strength (HGS) in adolescents.Method: The sample included 118 adolescents (60 girls) aged 10–14 years. Body composition, determined from lean mass (LM) and fat mass (FM), was measured by dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry. HGS was measured using a digital dynamometer. Moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity and sexual maturation, treated as covariates, were evaluated by accelerometry and pubic hair development, respectively. Spearman correlation and simple mediation analysis were used for statistical analysis.Results: A positive relationship was observed between BMI and HGS (rho = .364, p < .001), BMI and LM (rho = .466, p < .001), LM and HGS (rho = .784, p < .001), BMI and FM (rho = .907, p < .001), and FM and HGS (rho = .291, p = .001). LM was the only significant mediator of the relationship between BMI and HGS.Conclusion: Only LM mediated the association between BMI and HGS, almost entirely explaining the relationship. The findings reinforce the need to include LM measurements in routine strength testing. Furthermore, strategies focused on LM development may be promising in preventing low muscle strength in adolescents.