Characteristics of physical activity programs in the Brazilian primary health care system

Cadernos de Saúde Pública

Grace Angélica De Oliveira Gomes¹  Eduardo Kokubun¹  Grégore Iven Mieke¹  Luiz Roberto Ramos¹  Michael Pratt¹  Diana C. Parra¹  Eduardo Simões¹  Alex A. Florindo¹  Mario Bracco¹  Danielle Cruz¹  Deborah Malta¹  Felipe Lobelo¹  Pedro C. Hallal¹ 

关键词: Motor Activity;    Developing Countries;    Primary Health Care;    Family Health;    Atividade Motora;    Países em Desenvolvimento;    Atenção Primária à Saúde;    Saúde da Família;    Actividad Motora;    Países en Desarrollo;    Atención Primaria de Salud;    Salud de la Família;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0102-311X00085713

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of programs that promote physical activity in the public primary care system by region of Brazil, subject to the presence or absence of multidisciplinary primary care teams (NASF). We conducted a cross sectional and population-based telephone survey of the health unit coordinators from 1,251 health care units. Coordinators were asked about the presence and characteristics of physical activity programs. Four out of ten health units reported having a physical activity intervention program, the most common involving walking groups. Most of the activities were performed in the morning, once or twice a week, and in sessions of 30 minutes or more. Physical education professionals were primarily responsible for directing the activities. Interventions occurred in the health unit itself or in adjacent community spaces. In general, these characteristics were similar between units with or without NASF, but varied substantially across regions. These findings will guide future physical activity policies and programs within primary care in Brazil.

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