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Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2017
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- Practice of physical activity among elderly Isabel Pacheco dos Santos Mendes Coelho Laura Maria Feitosa Formiga Ana Larissa Gomes Machado Ana Klisse Silva Araújo Tamires Ferreira Mendes Fernanda Moura Borges Medicina Elderly Nursing Physical activity Objective: To assess the practice of physical activity by elderly participants of a health promotion group, as well as to analyze the reasons for adhesion and persistence of the practice. Methods: A descriptive-exploratory study with a quantitative approach, conducted with 30 elderly people. Data collection was done through a structured form containing three types of variables. Results: The age group that practices physical activities the most is the one aged between 60-65 years (78.6%). Among the active elderly, (86.7%) have some chronic non communicable disease (CNCD). Regarding the reasons that led to adhesion and persistence of the practice of physical activity, (80.0%) of elderly females and (100%) males mentioned the well-being as the main reason. Conclusion: The group members practice physical activities in appropriate frequency and duration, and there is the necessity that more studies are developed so that more nurse professionals are aware of the benefits . 2017 artículo científico 2175-5361 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=505754110032 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=5057 Revista de Pesquisa Cuidado é Fundamental Online application/pdf Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Revista de Pesquisa Cuidado é Fundamental Online (Brasil) Num.4 Vol.9