Objective It has been observed during recent decades that a large percentage of the population has an inadequate lifestyle and that there is a need for identifying factors determining such behavior pattern. This study was thus aimed at determining the association between lifestyle and sociodemographic variables of freshmen attending a state university in southern Brazil. Methods The sample consisted of 716 students (59.6 % female). The Fantastic questionnaire was used for evaluating the students' lifestyles; their lifestyle was classified as being suitable or inadequate. The sociodemographic variables of interest were gender, age group (<20 and ≥ 20 years), paid work (yes or no), maternal education (≤4 years of study, 5-8 years and ≥9 years), study shift (daytime or night-time) and marital status (single and married). Binary logistic regression was used for determining associations between lifestyle and sociodemographic characteristics (p<0.05 being significant). Results Inadequate lifestyle prevalence was 5.3 %. Adjusted analysis results indicated that students over 20 years-old (OR=2.87: 1.37-6.03 95 %CI) whose mothers' formal education had lasted less than nine years (OR=2.23: 1.29-3.88 95 %CI) had a higher risk of having an inadequate lifestyle. Conclusion These findings may be useful for developing university healthcare promotion programs, paying special attention to older freshmen whose mothers have had less formal education.

Objetivo En las últimas décadas se ha observado que gran parte de la población presenta un estilo de vida inadecuado, destacando la necesidad de identificar determinantes que pueden influenciar en este patrón de comportamiento. Frente a esta situación, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la asociación entre el estilo de vida y los determinantes sociodemográficos de individuos recién matriculados en una universidad pública del sur de Brasil. Métodos La muestra fue conformada por 716 universitarios (56,6 % del sexo femenino). Para la evaluación del estilo de vida se utilizó el "Cuestionario Fantástico". El estilo de vida de los universitarios se clasificó como adecuado e inadecuado. Los determinantes sociodemográficos fueron: sexo (masculino y femenino), rango de edad (<20 y ≥20 años), trabajo remunerado (sí y no), escolaridad de la madre (≤4 años de estudio, 5-8 años y ≥9 años), turno de estudio (diurno y nocturno) y estado civil (soltero y casado). Se utilizó regresión logística para examinar las asociaciones entre el estilo de vida y los aspectos sociodemográficos, considerando p<0,05. Resultados La prevalencia del estilo de vida inadecuado fue de 5,3 %. Los resultados en el análisis ajustado demostraron que los universitarios mayores de 20 años (OR=2,87; IC95 %:1,37-6,03) y con baja escolaridad materna (de 9 años) (OR=2,23; IC95 %:1,29-3,88) presentaron un riesgo mayor para adquirir un estilo de vida inadecuado. Conclusiones Estos resultados pueden ser de utilidad para el desarrollo de programas de promoción de la salud en la universidad, destacando de manera especial a los recién matriculados (universitarios mayores de edad) y con baja escolaridad materna.

Objetivo En las últimas décadas se ha observado que gran parte de la población presenta un estilo de vida inadecuado, destacando la necesidad de identificar determinantes que pueden influenciar en este patrón de comportamiento. Frente a esta situación, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la asociación entre el estilo de vida y los determinantes sociodemográficos de individuos recién matriculados en una universidad pública del sur de Brasil. Métodos La muestra fue conformada por 716 universitarios (56,6 % del sexo femenino). Para la evaluación del estilo de vida se utilizó el "Cuestionario Fantástico". El estilo de vida de los universitarios se clasificó como adecuado e inadecuado. Los determinantes sociodemográficos fueron: sexo (masculino y femenino), rango de edad (<20 y ≥20 años), trabajo remunerado (sí y no), escolaridad de la madre (≤4 años de estudio, 5-8 años y ≥9 años), turno de estudio (diurno y nocturno) y estado civil (soltero y casado). Se utilizó regresión logística para examinar las asociaciones entre el estilo de vida y los aspectos sociodemográficos, considerando p<0,05. Resultados La prevalencia del estilo de vida inadecuado fue de 5,3 %. Los resultados en el análisis ajustado demostraron que los universitarios mayores de 20 años (OR=2,87; IC95 %:1,37-6,03) y con baja escolaridad materna (de 9 años) (OR=2,23; IC95 %:1,29-3,88) presentaron un riesgo mayor para adquirir un estilo de vida inadecuado. Conclusiones Estos resultados pueden ser de utilidad para el desarrollo de programas de promoción de la salud en la universidad, destacando de manera especial a los recién matriculados (universitarios mayores de edad) y con baja escolaridad materna.

Objective It has been observed during recent decades that a large percentage of the population has an inadequate lifestyle and that there is a need for identifying factors determining such behavior pattern. This study was thus aimed at determining the association between lifestyle and sociodemographic variables of freshmen attending a state university in southern Brazil. Methods The sample consisted of 716 students (59.6 % female). The Fantastic questionnaire was used for evaluating the students' lifestyles; their lifestyle was classified as being suitable or inadequate. The sociodemographic variables of interest were gender, age group (<20 and ≥ 20 years), paid work (yes or no), maternal education (≤4 years of study, 5-8 years and ≥9 years), study shift (daytime or night-time) and marital status (single and married). Binary logistic regression was used for determining associations between lifestyle and sociodemographic characteristics (p<0.05 being significant). Results Inadequate lifestyle prevalence was 5.3 %. Adjusted analysis results indicated that students over 20 years-old (OR=2.87: 1.37-6.03 95 %CI) whose mothers' formal education had lasted less than nine years (OR=2.23: 1.29-3.88 95 %CI) had a higher risk of having an inadequate lifestyle. Conclusion These findings may be useful for developing university healthcare promotion programs, paying special attention to older freshmen whose mothers have had less formal education.

A Cineantropometria é uma área de estudo com rica fonte de informações a respeito do ser humano, sua composição, proporcionalidade e somatotipo. Este estudo teve por objetivo apresentar o panorama das contribuições científicas da área de Cineantropometria no Brasil. Para tal, foi realizado um estudo documental, utilizando a base de dados do Censo de 2008, disponível no site do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). Foram analisados os grupos de pesquisa, quanto à composição, localização geográfica e tipo de vinculação à instituição de ensino superior. As publicações no período de 2007 a junho de 2010 também foram analisadas, sendo verificada a correlação entre o número de doutores e a produção científica dos grupos de pesquisa. Os resultados indicam que o número de grupos de pesquisa relacionados a esta área aumentaram entre 1996 e 2008, principalmente, a partir de 2001 e também como estes grupos se concentram, principalmente, nas regiões Nordeste e Sul. Observou-se uma relação entre o crescimento da produção cientifica dos grupos de pesquisa e o número de pesquisadores com Doutorado e Pós-Doutorado. Diante de tais informações, torna-se clara a contribuição deste campo de conhecimento, assim como sua ascensão no âmbito da pesquisa nacional.

Kinanthropometry is a study area that provides a rich source of information about human body measurements, including body composition, proportion and somatotype. This study provides an overview of the scientific contributions of kinanthropometry in Brazil. For this purpose, the database of the 2008 Census, available at the site of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), was searched. The existing research groups were analyzed regarding their composition, geographic location, and institutional affiliation. Studies published between 2007 and June 2010 were also analyzed, as well as the correlation between the number of doctors and the number of publications of the research group. The results indicated that the number of research groups increased from 1996 to 2008, mainly after 2001. Most groups are found in the northeastern and southern regions of Brazil. In addition, a positive relationship was observed between the increase in the scientific production of the research groups and the number of researchers with a doctoral and post-doctoral degree. These findings demonstrate the scientific contribution of kinanthropometry and its increasing importance at the national level.