Análise da qualidade de vida em idosos praticantes de atividade física regular em Teresina-Piauí

Michelle Vicente Torres; Elaine Cristiane de Moura Sousa; Cynthia Carvalho de Sousa; Gilvania Melo da Rocha; Maria Edite Magalhães Dourado; Airton Jose dos Santos

doi:10.5585/conssaude.v9i4.2408

Authors

Michelle Vicente Torres faculdade santo agostinho
Elaine Cristiane de Moura Sousa Faculdadae Santo Agostinho
Cynthia Carvalho de Sousa faculdade santo agostinho
Gilvania Melo da Rocha faculdade santo agostinho
Maria Edite Magalhães Dourado faculdade santo agostinho
Airton Jose dos Santos faculdade santo agostinho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v9i4.2408

Keywords:

Physical activity, Quality life, Senior.

Abstract

Introduction: Some studies show that 70% of those over 60 years in Brazil are sedentary, this alarming number, considering the consequences of this risk factor may cause. Objective: To evaluate the profile of elderly and non-practitioners engaged in physical activity, using as reference the analysis of quality of life, cardiovascular risk factors and sociodemographic factors. Methodology: The SF- 36 was applied to a group of 55 elderly physically active and a control group of 55 sedentary elderly. Both groups were composed of elderly in the Elderly Program Results in Action: The profile of quality of life-athlete group showed a higher percentage of elderly in terms of “excellent” and “regular”, when compared the percentages of non-practicing. Conclusion: Through this study it was found that physical activity provides a good physical, mental and emotional influences in improving the quality of life of older people engaged in physical activity.