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Baccon WC, Laranjeira C, Marques PG, Höring CF, Gallo AM, Araujo JP, Marques FRDM, Carreira L, Salci MA. Physical Activity and Associated Factors among Brazilian Adult Inmates: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:748. [PMID: 38928994 PMCID: PMC11203477 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
Previous studies on health in prison facilities have determined that imprisonment has adverse effects on both physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, the introduction of public health measures is encouraged. This study aimed to (a) evaluate the levels of physical activity and the health condition of a sample of Brazilian prisoners and (b) determine the predictors of low physical activity. An observational and cross-sectional study was developed following the STROBE checklist. Data collection took place between June and November 2019 in a maximum-security Brazilian prison institution. This study's final sample included 220 people selected through convenience sampling, of which 115 (53.2%) were aged 18 to 29 years, followed by 79 (36.6%) aged 30 to 44 years and 22 (10.2%) aged 45 to 59 years old. Overall, 64.3% of participants failed to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation for physical activity [at least 150-300 min of moderate-intensity or 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week]. The majority reported unhealthy food consumption (116; 53.7%). Regarding body mass index (BMI), 50.2% of individuals were classified as eutrophic, 38.1% were overweight and 11.6% were obese. Older age (AOR: 0.95; CI95%: 0.92-0.99; p = 0.01) and sitting time (AOR: 0.74; CI95%: 0.65-0.85; p < 0.01) were associated with low adherence to physical activity. Our results highlight the importance of practicing physical activity within the prison context and the need for institutional programs that promote regular physical activity.
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- Wanessa Cristina Baccon
- Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (W.C.B.); (A.M.G.); (F.R.D.M.M.); (L.C.); (M.A.S.)
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- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4137, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Rua de Santo André-66-68, Campus 5, Polytechnic University of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), University of Évora, 7000-801 Évora, Portugal
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- Departamento de Educação Física, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Estatística, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (W.C.B.); (A.M.G.); (F.R.D.M.M.); (L.C.); (M.A.S.)
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- Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, PR-445, Km 380-Campus Universitário, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (W.C.B.); (A.M.G.); (F.R.D.M.M.); (L.C.); (M.A.S.)
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- Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (W.C.B.); (A.M.G.); (F.R.D.M.M.); (L.C.); (M.A.S.)
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- Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (W.C.B.); (A.M.G.); (F.R.D.M.M.); (L.C.); (M.A.S.)
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Mutz M, Müller J. Correction: Health decline in prison and the effects of sporting activity: results of the hessian prison sports study. HEALTH & JUSTICE 2023; 11:50. [PMID: 38047976 PMCID: PMC10694874 DOI: 10.1186/s40352-023-00251-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Michael Mutz
- Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany.
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- Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Kugelberg 62, 35394, Giessen, Germany
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Müller J, Meek R, Blessing J, Mutz M. Prisoners' Educational Experiences in Five Different Prison Sports Programmes: A Research Note. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:2290-2298. [PMID: 37887163 PMCID: PMC10606597 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13100162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Organized sports programmes offer manifold opportunities for learning and personal development. Prisoners in organized sports programmes could profit from these educational opportunities, which could eventually support their process of reintegration into society. However, research on the educational experiences of imprisoned individuals during organized sports activities is scarce. Using quantitative survey data (N = 568 adult male prisoners) collected within the scope of the Hessian Prison Sports Study in Hesse, Germany, the present study examines educational experiences that are instigated through participation in five different prison sports programmes (fitness, racket, and team sports, running groups, and strength training). The results show that participants reported few educational experiences. The most common experiences reported were learning to exert effort and acquiring health-related knowledge. The findings reveal distinct patterns for specific sports programmes. For instance, team sports more frequently address cooperation skills and fairness. This paper advocates for more attention to the educational potential of sports in prison settings, where sports outcomes should be better aligned with the desired educational outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Johannes Müller
- Institute of Sport Science, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, 35394 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Law and Criminology, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham TW20 0EX, UK;
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- Institute of Sport Science, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, 35394 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.); (M.M.)
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- Institute of Sport Science, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, 35394 Giessen, Germany; (J.B.); (M.M.)
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