The general functional fitness index and symptoms of depression in older adults
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Resumo: | Depression is considered the most common mental health disorder in older adults. Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce depressive symptoms in this population with immediate clinical effects. The objective of this study was to analyze the association between symptoms of depression and General Functional Fitness Index (GFFI) in elderly physical exercise practitioners. The Geriatric Depression Scale of Yesavage (GDS-15) was used to evaluate the presence of depressive symptoms, and the AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) fitness test battery for assessment of GFFI. We used descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation with 95% confidence intervals. The population consisted of 146 elderly participants of the Floripa Ativa Program - Phase B, with the sample consisting of 77 older adults with a mean age of 67.9 (SD 5.7) years. Among them, 13 exhibited symptoms of depression and 33 were fit, with the GFFI within normal range. We found a negative (r = -0.307) and significant (p = 0.007) correlation between GDS and GFFI. This inversely proportional relationship demonstrates that subjects with a better GFFI had a lower incidence of depressive symptoms. As the GFFI value is obtained through physical tests, it can be suggested that physical exercise supported the reduction of depressive symptoms in the study group. |
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The general functional fitness index and symptoms of depression in older adultsÍndice de aptidão funcional geral e sintomas depressivos em idososDepression is considered the most common mental health disorder in older adults. Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce depressive symptoms in this population with immediate clinical effects. The objective of this study was to analyze the association between symptoms of depression and General Functional Fitness Index (GFFI) in elderly physical exercise practitioners. The Geriatric Depression Scale of Yesavage (GDS-15) was used to evaluate the presence of depressive symptoms, and the AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) fitness test battery for assessment of GFFI. We used descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation with 95% confidence intervals. The population consisted of 146 elderly participants of the Floripa Ativa Program - Phase B, with the sample consisting of 77 older adults with a mean age of 67.9 (SD 5.7) years. Among them, 13 exhibited symptoms of depression and 33 were fit, with the GFFI within normal range. We found a negative (r = -0.307) and significant (p = 0.007) correlation between GDS and GFFI. This inversely proportional relationship demonstrates that subjects with a better GFFI had a lower incidence of depressive symptoms. As the GFFI value is obtained through physical tests, it can be suggested that physical exercise supported the reduction of depressive symptoms in the study group.A depressão é considerada o problema de saúde mental mais comum na população idosa. Estudos têm demonstrado que a prática regular de atividades físicas pode reduzir os sintomas depressivos em idosos, proporcionando efeitos clínicos imediatos. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a associação entre a presença de sintomas depressivos e o Índice de Aptidão Funcional Geral (IAFG) em idosos praticantes de exercícios físicos. Aplicou-se a Escala de Depressão Geriátrica de Yesavage (GDS-15) para verificar a presença de sintomas depressivos e a bateria de testes físicos da AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance), para obter o IAFG. Utilizaram-se a estatística descritiva e a correlação de Pearson, com nível de 95% de confiança. A população foi composta por 146 idosos, participantes do Programa Floripa Ativa - Fase B, sendo a amostra constituída de 77 idosos com média de 67,9 (DP 5,7) anos de idade. Dentre os avaliados, 13 apresentaram sintomas de depressão e 33 se enquadraram com IAFG regular. Encontrou-se uma correlação negativa (r= -0,307) esignificante (p=0,007) entre o IAFG e a GDS. Esse fato demonstra uma relação inversamente proporcional, ou seja, idosos com melhor IAFG apresentaram menor incidência de sintomas depressivos. Considerando que o valor do IAFG é obtido por meio de testes físicos, sugere-se que, para o grupo estudado, a prática de exercícios físicos pode ter contribuído para atenuar os sintomas depressivos.Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis, SC. Brasil2012-02-14info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion"Avaliado por Pares",DescriptiveAvaliado por ParesDescritivaapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2012v14n2p12510.1590/1980-0037.2012v14n2p125Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance; Vol. 14 No. 2 (2012); 125-133Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano; v. 14 n. 2 (2012); 125-1331980-00371415-8426reponame:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)instacron:UFSCengporhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2012v14n2p125/20982https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2012v14n2p125/20981Antes, Danielle LedurRossato, Luana CallegaroSouza, Artur GomesBenedetti, Tânia BertoldoBorges, Grasiely FaccinMazo, Giovana Zarpelloninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2022-11-21T14:14:54Zoai:periodicos.ufsc.br:article/19578Revistahttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/PUBhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/oairbcdh@contato.ufsc.br || portaldeperiodicos.bu@contato.ufsc.br1980-00371415-8426opendoar:2022-11-21T14:14:54Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)false |
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The general functional fitness index and symptoms of depression in older adults Índice de aptidão funcional geral e sintomas depressivos em idosos |
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The general functional fitness index and symptoms of depression in older adults Antes, Danielle Ledur |
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Antes, Danielle Ledur |
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Antes, Danielle Ledur Rossato, Luana Callegaro Souza, Artur Gomes Benedetti, Tânia Bertoldo Borges, Grasiely Faccin Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon |
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Rossato, Luana Callegaro Souza, Artur Gomes Benedetti, Tânia Bertoldo Borges, Grasiely Faccin Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon |
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Antes, Danielle Ledur Rossato, Luana Callegaro Souza, Artur Gomes Benedetti, Tânia Bertoldo Borges, Grasiely Faccin Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon |
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Depression is considered the most common mental health disorder in older adults. Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce depressive symptoms in this population with immediate clinical effects. The objective of this study was to analyze the association between symptoms of depression and General Functional Fitness Index (GFFI) in elderly physical exercise practitioners. The Geriatric Depression Scale of Yesavage (GDS-15) was used to evaluate the presence of depressive symptoms, and the AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) fitness test battery for assessment of GFFI. We used descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation with 95% confidence intervals. The population consisted of 146 elderly participants of the Floripa Ativa Program - Phase B, with the sample consisting of 77 older adults with a mean age of 67.9 (SD 5.7) years. Among them, 13 exhibited symptoms of depression and 33 were fit, with the GFFI within normal range. We found a negative (r = -0.307) and significant (p = 0.007) correlation between GDS and GFFI. This inversely proportional relationship demonstrates that subjects with a better GFFI had a lower incidence of depressive symptoms. As the GFFI value is obtained through physical tests, it can be suggested that physical exercise supported the reduction of depressive symptoms in the study group. |
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