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Introdução: A atividade física (AF) é imprescindível para uma vida saudável e para a qualidade vida, representando um papel fundamental na saúde física e mental dos indivíduos. Concomitantemente, o fisioterapeuta, através da promoção da AF e do exercício, pode levar a uma melhoria da saúde mental (SM), fator essencial na atual pandemia, que foi desencadeador de crises de ansiedade, medo e depressão.
Objetivo: Verificar os níveis de AF dos fisioterapeutas portugueses (FP) e a sua associação com a SM em tempo de pandemia. Pretendeu-se também investigar o seu conhecimento sobre as atuais linhas orientadoras da AF para a saúde em adultos.
Métodos: Foi aplicado um questionário online através das redes sociais a todos os FP entre 21 de outubro 2021, e 14 de janeiro 2022. Este continha o questionário IPAQ-SF para avaliar os níveis de AF, o Questionário de Saúde Geral de Goldberg de 28 itens (GHQ-28) que avalia os níveis de SM (cuja amplitude difere entre 0 – 84), para o bem-estar subjetivo o Índice de bem-estar da OMS (WHO-5) (valores entre 0% e 100%). E questões de caracterização geral e de conhecimento das linhas orientadoras da AF.
Resultados: A amostra totalizou 286 inquiridos (82% mulheres), idade média de 33 anos. Do total de respostas 82% praticam AF, destes 45% apresenta níveis de AF moderados, e 19% vigorosos. Denota-se que os indivíduos destas categorias apresentam valores mais baixos no GHQ-28, e mais elevados no WHO-5. Também se analisou 66% dos FT’s com a perceção de conhecimento das linhas orientadoras AF, e desses 69% demonstrou conhecimento sobre as mesmas. Constatámos ainda que os indivíduos que evidenciam melhor SM, também apresentam melhor bem-estar subjetivo (r= -0.571, p=0.000).
Conclusão: Os dados obtidos demonstraram que os Fisioterapeutas apresentam maioritariamente níveis moderados de AF, que esta influência positivamente a SM e a sensação bem-estar dos indivíduos, fatores fundamentais dada a situação pandémica. Verificou-se ainda que o FT de forma a prestar melhor serviço aos utentes, e à comunidade, acerca da prática de AF regular, é necessário ter um maior conhecimento das atuais linhas orientadoras para a AF.
ABSTRACT - Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is essential for a healthy life and quality of life, representing a fundamental role in the physical and mental health of individuals. At the same time, the physical therapist, through the promotion of PA and exercise, can improve mental health (MH), an essential factor in the current pandemic, which triggered crises of anxiety, fear, and depression. Objective: To verify the physical activity levels of Portuguese physical therapists (PPT) and their association with MH during the time of the pandemic. It was also intended to investigate the knowledge that PPT have about the guidelines of PA for health in adults. Methods: An online questionnaire was applied through social networks to all PTs between October 21, 2021, and January 14, 2022. It contained the IPAQ-SF questionnaire to assess PA levels, the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire of 28 items (GHQ-28) that assess the levels of MH (whose amplitude differs between 0 – 84), for subjective well-being the WHO Well-being Index (WHO-5) (values between 0% and 100%). And questions of general characterization and knowledge of PA guidelines. Results: The sample totaled 286 respondents (82% women), with a mean age of 33 years. Of the total responses 82% practice PA, of these 45% have moderate levels of PA, and 19% vigorous. It is noted that individuals in these categories have lower values in the GHQ-28 and higher in the WHO-5. 66% of the PTs were also analyzed with the perception of knowledge of the PA guidelines, and of these 69% demonstrated knowledge about them. We also found that individuals who show better MH also have better subjective well-being (r= -0.571, p=0.000). Conclusion: The data obtained showed that Physiotherapists mostly present moderate levels of PA, that this positively influences the MH, and the feeling of well-being of individuals, fundamental factors given the pandemic situation. It was also found that the PT in order to provide better service to users, and to the community, about the practice of regular PA, requires a greater knowledge of the current guidelines for PA.
ABSTRACT - Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is essential for a healthy life and quality of life, representing a fundamental role in the physical and mental health of individuals. At the same time, the physical therapist, through the promotion of PA and exercise, can improve mental health (MH), an essential factor in the current pandemic, which triggered crises of anxiety, fear, and depression. Objective: To verify the physical activity levels of Portuguese physical therapists (PPT) and their association with MH during the time of the pandemic. It was also intended to investigate the knowledge that PPT have about the guidelines of PA for health in adults. Methods: An online questionnaire was applied through social networks to all PTs between October 21, 2021, and January 14, 2022. It contained the IPAQ-SF questionnaire to assess PA levels, the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire of 28 items (GHQ-28) that assess the levels of MH (whose amplitude differs between 0 – 84), for subjective well-being the WHO Well-being Index (WHO-5) (values between 0% and 100%). And questions of general characterization and knowledge of PA guidelines. Results: The sample totaled 286 respondents (82% women), with a mean age of 33 years. Of the total responses 82% practice PA, of these 45% have moderate levels of PA, and 19% vigorous. It is noted that individuals in these categories have lower values in the GHQ-28 and higher in the WHO-5. 66% of the PTs were also analyzed with the perception of knowledge of the PA guidelines, and of these 69% demonstrated knowledge about them. We also found that individuals who show better MH also have better subjective well-being (r= -0.571, p=0.000). Conclusion: The data obtained showed that Physiotherapists mostly present moderate levels of PA, that this positively influences the MH, and the feeling of well-being of individuals, fundamental factors given the pandemic situation. It was also found that the PT in order to provide better service to users, and to the community, about the practice of regular PA, requires a greater knowledge of the current guidelines for PA.
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Mestrado em Fisioterapia. - Área de especialização: Fisioterapia Neurológica
Keywords
Fisioterapia Medicina de reabilitação Atividade física COVID-19 Fisioterapeuta Pandemia Saúde mental Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Physical activity Physiotherapist Pandemics Mental health Portugal
Citation
Almeida LC. Níveis de atividade física dos fisioterapeutas portugueses e a sua influência na saúde mental em tempo de pandemia [dissertation]. Lisboa: Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa/Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; 2022.
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Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa