Global Matrix of Para Report Cards on Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities.

This is an overview of the results from 14 countries or jurisdictions in a Global Matrix of Para Report Cards on physical activity (PA) of children and adolescents with disabilities. The methodology was based on the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance's Global Matrix 4.0.

Muscle mass indicators as fat-free mass and lean soft tissue mass are associated with handgrip strength in HIV-diagnosed children and adolescents.

Objective: To verify the association between fat free mass (FFM) and lean soft tissue mass (LSTM) with handgrip strength (HGS) in HIV children and adolescents, according to sex.

Method: This cross-sectional study included 65 HIV children and adolescents, aged from 8-15 years (30 boys and 35 girls). FFM and LSTM were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

Low Occurrence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Swimming? Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Sports Participation in Adolescents: Cross Sectional Study (ABCD-Growth Study).

The purpose of this paper was to identify the association between the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms (MS) and sports participation in adolescents. The sample included 193 adolescents (11 to 17 years of age; 131 boys and 62 girls). For this cross-sectional study, participants were categorized into four groups: "no-sports", "repetitive non-impact sports", "high-impact sports", and "odd-impact sports".

Association of phase angle with muscle strength and aerobic fitness in different populations: A systematic review.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence on the association of phase angle (PhA) with muscle strength and aerobic fitness in different populations.

Methods: A systematic search on this topic was performed in nine electronic databases (CINAHL, LILACS, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, ScienceDirect, MEDLINE, and Web of Science) in January 2021. Studies with different designs that permitted extraction of information about the relationships between PhA and muscle strength and between PhA and aerobic fitness were included.

Sports Participation from Childhood to Adolescence is Associated with Lower Body Dissatisfaction in Boys-A Sex-Specific Analysis.

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the association between body dissatisfaction and sports participation from childhood to adolescence in a school-based sample of adolescents, according to sex.

Methods: A total of 1011 adolescents of 13.1 ± 2.

The independent and joint associations among muscle strength, abdominal obesity and cardiometabolic variables among adults.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the independent and joint associations among muscle strength (MS) and obesity with blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and laboratory markers. This was a cross-sectional study comprising a representative sample of 642 adults (men: 44.9%, 39.

The independent and joint associations between muscle strength, health variables and cardiovascular disease among adults.

Objectives: We investigated the independent and joint association between muscle strength and health variables according to individual health status among adults.

Methods: Cross-sectional population-based study comprising 643 adults (39.6 ± 11.

Muscular strength and cardiovascular risk factors in adults: a systematic review.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify and summarize the relationships between MS and individual components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) [high waist circumference (WC), high blood pressure (BP), high systolic blood pressure (SBP), high diastolic blood pressure (DBP), high triglycerides (TG), fasting blood glucose (GL) and low HDL cholesterol levels (HDL-C)] in adults.

Methods: A systematic review was performed on six electronic databases (Lilacs, Pubmed, Scielo, Scopus, Sportdiscus, and Web of Knowledge), with complimentary searches in reference lists. The databases were investigated without restrictions regarding the period of publication.

Anthropometric indicators as discriminators of high body fat in children and adolescents with HIV: comparison with reference methods.

Background: Body fat assessment is needed in individuals with HIV. The objective was to identify the discriminatory capacity of the abdominal skinfold (ASF) tricipital skinfold (TSF), subscapular fold (SSF), calf skinfold (CSF), body adiposity index (BAI), body mass index, conicity index (IC), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), waist circumference (WC), perimeter of neck (PN) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) for high body fat in children and adolescents with HIV, compared Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and air displacement plethysmography (ADP).

Methods: Descriptive study, cross - sectional study, with 65 children and adolescents with HIV by vertical transmission.

Clusters of cardiovascular risk factors and its association with muscle strength in adults.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between muscle strength (MS) and clusters of metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in adults.

Methods: Population-based cross-sectional study comprising 533 adults (45.

Factor structure of the Brazilian version of Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale.

The present study aimed to analyze the construct validity of the Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) for the evaluation of the daytime sleepiness construct in adolescents through confirmatory factorial analysis. The cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 773 adolescents aged 14 to 19 years, enrolled in the state schools of Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil. We investigated the sex, age, school year, study shift, occupational status, socioeconomic level and daytime sleepiness.

Screen time by different devices in adolescents: association with physical inactivity domains and eating habits.

Background: Sedentary behaviors in adolescents are associated with using screen devices, analyzed as the total daily time in television viewing, using the computer and video game. However, an independent and clustered analysis of devices allows greater understanding of associations with physical inactivity domains and eating habits in adolescents.

Methods: Sample of adolescents aged 10-17 years (N.

Sociodemographic determinants of university students' lifestyles.

Objective: It has been observed during recent decades that a large percentage of the population has an inadequate lifestyle and that there is a need for identifying factors determining such behavior pattern. This study was thus aimed at determining the association between lifestyle and sociodemographic variables of freshmen attending a state university in southern Brazil.

Methods: The sample consisted of 716 students (59.

Is high body fat estimated by body mass index and waist circumference a predictor of hypertension in adults? A population-based study.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the predictive capacity of body fat percentage (%BF) estimated by equations using body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) to identify hypertension and estimate measures of association between high %BF and hypertension in adults.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional population-based study conducted with 1,720 adults (20-59 years) from Florianopolis, southern Brazil. The area under the ROC curve, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios of cutoffs for %BF were calculated.

Is income area level associated with blood pressure in adults regardless of individual-level characteristics? A multilevel approach.

This population-based health survey was carried out in Florianopolis, Brazil, to assess the association between adult systolic blood pressure (SBP) and contextual income level, after controlling for potential individual-level confounders. A statistically significant negative association between SBP levels and contextual income was identified after adjusting for individual-level characteristics. SBP levels in the highest and in the intermediate tertiles of contextual income were 5.

Perception of environmental obstacles to commuting physical activity in Brazilian elderly.

Objective: To evaluate the association between perceived environmental attributes and commuting physical activity (PA) in a population-based sample of elderly persons.

Methods: Cross-sectional study was performed in 2009/2010, including 1652 elderly individuals aged 60 years or greater living in Florianopolis-SC, Brazil. Physical activity was measured using the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Prevalence and associated factors with body image dissatisfaction among adults in southern Brazil: a population-based study.

We investigated the prevalence of body image dissatisfaction (BID) and associated factors in Florianopolis, Brazil. BID was analyzed in a sample (N=1720) of adults through the Figure Rating Scale. The independent variables were sociodemographic factors, health behaviors, and morbidities.

[Metabolic syndrome prevalence in males].

Objective: Determining metabolic syndrome (MS) prevalence amongst employees from a steel company in Distrito Federal according to age and ethnic-racial classification, comparing biochemical, anthropometric and hemodynamic indicators according to MS presence or absence.

Methods: A total of 125 men (aged 20-69) participated in the study. Data was collected regarding age, ethnic origin, body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL-c), systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP).

The prevalence of physical inactivity amongst Brazilian university students: its association with sociodemographic variables.

Objective: The prevalence of physical inactivity amongst adults has been increasing worldwide; however, few studies have been conducted on university freshmen. The present investigation was aimed at determining the prevalence of physical inactivity amongst Brazilian university freshmen and its association with sociodemographic variables.

Methods: The database for the research project entitled, 'Evaluating health-related physical fitness of students from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil,' was used for this study.