Publications by authors named "Saulo V Rocha"

Background: Diabesity is a condition characterized by the coexistence of type 02 diabetes and obesity. The causes are multifactorial, resulting from a complex interaction of genetic and behavioral factors. Among the behavioral factors, there are physical inactivity, inadequate eating habits and excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

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The EISI study protocol aims to address the low participation rate in physical exercise programs among older individuals, emphasizing its significance as a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach for overall health and increased physical activity. The objectives include implementing physical activity (PA) and educational health programs in Jequié, Bahia, Brazil, targeting the Family Health Strategy population to enhance local physical activity levels among older individuals. The study also seeks to evaluate the program's feasibility, safety, and sustainability for large-scale implementation, along with assessing its impact on immune and inflammatory response biomarkers to the SARS-CoV virus, as well as physical-functional and brain health.

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With advancing age, the presence of psychic morbidities is more frequent and jeopardizes the quality of life of the population. The scope of this study was to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with Common Mental Disorders (CMD) in the elderly population resident in a municipality. It involved a cross-sectional study with 310 elderly people residing in Ibicuí in the State of Bahia.

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Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity (LTPI) and associated factors among healthcare workers.

Material And Methods: The cross-sectional study carried out with 2684 healthcare workers from 4 municipalities from the northeast region, Brazil. The LTPI was assessed by dichotomous question.

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The objective of this study was to investigate the aggregation of four leisure behaviors and the association between the number of leisure behaviors and common mental disorders (CMD). A cross-sectional study was carried out with a representative sample of healthcare workers of Brazil. The aggregation of the types of leisure activities was assessed by comparing the observed prevalence with the expected prevalence.

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Objective: Assess the content validity of the Elderly Health Assessment Tool with low education.

Methods: The data collection instrument/questionnaire was prepared and submitted to an expert panel comprising four healthcare professionals experienced in research on epidemiology of aging. The experts were allowed to suggest item inclusion/exclusion and were asked to rate the ability of individual items in questionnaire blocks to encompass target dimensions as "not valid", "somewhat valid" or "valid", using an interval scale.

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Article Synopsis
  • The text discusses various research studies focusing on health topics, including health literacy in adolescents and the impact of walking programs on individuals with schizophrenia.
  • It also covers innovative medical practices, safety culture in patient care, and the psychological effects experienced by emergency crews after disasters.
  • Additionally, it highlights issues such as musculoskeletal disorders in midwives, negative childhood experiences affecting adolescent mental health, and studies on vaccination timing and assessments in elderly care.
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Objective: To analyze the association between physical activity during leisure time and common mental disorders among residents in urban areas of Feira de Santana City, Bahia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a representative sample from the urban population. A sample of 3,597 individuals aged 15 years or older (71.

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Background: There is a growing incidence of depression in the elderly, and this impairment interferes directly in the reduction of motor skills.

Objective: This study aims to examine the association between depressive symptoms and motor performance in community-dwelling elderly.

Method: This is a cross-sectional study that analyzed data from 316 elders of a home and population-based epidemiological survey.

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Objective: To analyze the occurrence of physical and/or psychological violence according to sociodemographic variables, lifestyle habits, and medical conditions in a Brazilian urban population.

Methods: This epidemiological, cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of the urban population of Feira de Santana, state of Bahia, Brazil, aged > 15 years. We used a semistructured questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographic variables, lifestyle habits, medical conditions, and acts of victimization.

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Objective: To describe the prevalence of common mental disorders according to sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle and medical conditions among residents of urban areas of Feira de Santana, Bahia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, including a random sample of the urban population over the age of 15 years of Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil. We used a form to attain information on sociodemographic factors, lifestyle and disease frequency.

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