Publications by authors named "Karen Sparrenberger"
Objectives: Our aim in this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a Self-Management Multidisciplinary Program (MP) on glycemic management, quality of life and diabetes self-care activities.
Methods: People with type 2 diabetes and glycated hemoglobin (A1C) of >7.5% were randomized to participate in the MP or to usual care (UC).
Article Synopsis
- Adolescents in Brazil are experiencing a significant rise in obesity and severe obesity, which is linked to a range of cardiometabolic risk factors.
- The study categorized weight severity among 37,892 participants and found that those with higher obesity levels generally had worse cardiometabolic health.
- These findings stress the need for tailored prevention strategies in middle-income countries to address the rise of obesity-related health issues in young people.
Objective The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of SCI-R to adults with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods The SCI-R is a 15-question survey that reflects how well patients with diabetes have adhered to treatment recommendations. A pretest (n = 40) was first performed to improve comprehension of the survey items.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the association between adiponectin concentrations and metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk and to investigate if this association is independent of weight status in adolescents.
Methods: Adiponectin concentrations and MetS risk were assessed in 4546 Brazilian adolescents (12-17 years old) enrolled in The Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents ("ERICA"), a cross-sectional multicenter study in Brazil. For analyses, adiponectin was categorized in sex and age-specific quartiles and MetS risk was expressed as a continuous score, calculated as the average of the standardized values (z-score) of the five MetS components.
Article Synopsis
- - The study assessed the quality of systematic reviews focused on preventing and treating overweight and obesity in kids and teens, analyzing data from various databases.
- - Out of 4,574 records, 24 systematic reviews were included, indicating that while interventions showed little impact on weight, mixed methods (like diet, exercise, and family involvement) had some short-term benefits.
- - Overall, the research found that most reviews had limited effects on weight reduction, but improvements in cardiovascular health were noted, and the long-term effectiveness of these treatments remains uncertain.
Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of excessive screen-based behaviors among Brazilian adolescents through a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Data Source: Systematic review and meta-analysis were recorded in the International Prospective Register of Ongoing Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO-CRD 2017 CRD42017074432). This review included observational studies (cohort or cross-sectional) that evaluated the prevalence of excessive screen time (i.
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution of adiponectin and associated factors with low adiponectin levels in a large sample of adolescents from different Brazilian regions.
Methods: This is a national, school-based, cross-sectional multicenter study of cardiovascular risk factors in Brazilian adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Serum adiponectin levels (μg/ml) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit.
Objectives: To evaluate the contribution of ultra-processed food (UPF) on the dietary consumption of children treated at a Basic Health Unit and the associated factors.
Methodology: Cross-sectional study carried out with a convenience sample of 204 children, aged 2-10 years old, in Southern Brazil. Children's food intake was assessed using a 24-h recall questionnaire.