Adoption Of Healthy Habits Research Articles

Primary Prevention Strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Their Risk Factors: The Role of Intestinal Microbiota

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These conditions have numerous health consequences and significantly impact patients’ lifestyles. Effective long-term treatment is essential since NCDs are irreversible. Therefore, primary healthcare must be both exclusive and of the highest quality, ensuring comprehensive care. The primary goal should be to improve quality of life with a focus on patients, families, and communities, as most of these diseases can be prevented and controlled, although not cured. Several factors have been linked to individual health, including social, cultural, and economic aspects, lifestyle, and certain environmental factors, including work, that can have positive or negative effects. More of these variables may contribute to the onset of NCDs, which are defined by their chronic nature, propensity for prolongation, and generally slow rate of progression. Examples of NCDs include hypertension, type 2 diabetes (T2D), dyslipidemia, and fatty liver disease linked to metabolic dysfunction. The onset of these diseases has been associated with an imbalance in certain microbial niches, such as the gut, which hosts billions of microorganisms performing multiple metabolic functions, such as the production of metabolites like bile acids (BAs), short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Therefore, lifestyle changes and personal habits can significantly impact the gut microbiota (GM), potentially preventing chronic diseases associated with metabolism. NCDs are highly prevalent worldwide, prompting increased attention to strategies for modifying the intestinal microbiota (IM). Approaches such as probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and fecal transplantation (FMT) have demonstrated improvements in the quality of life for individuals with these conditions. Additionally, lifestyle changes and the adoption of healthy habits can significantly impact IM and may help prevent chronic diseases related to metabolism. Therefore, the main aim of this review is to analyze and understand the importance of microbiota intervention in the prevention of non-communicable diseases. R3:A1

Educación nutricional para el fortalecimiento de la calidad de vida en adultos mayores

The adoption of healthy habits regarding food can be considered a necessity at any stage of life. However, this conviction is more significant when it comes to boosting the quality of life in older adults who require more attention regarding the form and content of their diet. In this sense, it is clear that, when related to health, quality of life acquires a comprehensive perspective where individual well-being is related, both to personal care when eating or acquiring healthy lifestyle practices, as with the establishment of relationships in the environment in which individuals operate. From this perspective, this article aimed to interpret the relevance of educational strategies to promote nutritional habits that favor the quality of life of older adults in an Ecuadorian town. From the point of view of methodology, an approach was carried out from the mixed approach, which involved, at first, a hermeneutics of the theories and approaches that relate nutritional education to quality of life. Subsequently, the results of a questionnaire on nutritional education are analyzed, aimed at a sample of older adults who live in the context under study, to assess their knowledge regarding nutritional education in relation to their quality of life. Finally, it can be confirmed that older adults' nutritional education level guides them in adopting eating habits that can improve their quality of life.

Factors associated with workplace stress and health promotion behaviours among Chinese emergency nurses: A cross-sectional study.

To explore and describe workplace stress levels and health-promoting behaviours reported by emergency nurses in China, and to investigate factors associated with workplace stress and health-promoting lifestyle behaviours among emergency nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2019 and January 2020. Nurses (n = 1565) were recruited from the emergency departments of 54 hospitals within the Sichuan Province of West China. Each subject completed the Chinese versions of the Nurse Workplace Stress Scale, the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP-II) and demographic questions. Linear regression analyses were used to identify associations between workplace stress and the health-promoting lifestyle and risk factors correlated with these two measurements. Workplace stress was negatively associated with health-promoting behaviours. Linear regression analysis showed that gender, marital status, whether wages met expected standards and professional rank were found to be associated with health promotion behaviours; marital status, whether income met expected standards, the number of night shifts per month and health promotion behaviours were found to be associated with workplace stress. Higher levels of workplace stress are associated with lower levels of engagement in health-promoting behaviours, suggesting the potential for reducing workplace stress through the adoption of healthier habits. Policies should prioritize workplace stress by promoting healthy lifestyle initiatives.

Kesehatan Mulut dan Nutrisi Optimal Dalam Membangun Kemandirian Kesehatan Generasi Emas di Sekolah Dasar (SD N Glagahwero 2 Jember)

Background: Oral health and optimal nutrition are pivotal in fostering the health autonomy of the golden generation, particularly among primary school-aged children. However, awareness regarding dental care and nutrition significance often lacks among children, especially within the primary school environment. Hence, an effective and innovative educational approach is imperative to instill awareness and healthy habits among young children. Purpose: This study aims to develop and execute a community engagement program focused on cultivating awareness of oral health and optimal nutrition among primary school children at Glagahwero Elementary School, Jember. Implementation: The program will entail employing interactive educational media, including dental and oral health games, and engaging learning materials that are accessible and comprehensible to children. Result: It is envisaged that through this program, there will be an augmentation in knowledge and comprehension among children regarding the importance of oral health and optimal nutrition, as well as the adoption of healthy habits in dental care and dietary choices. Suggestion: Sustainable and collaborative measures need to be undertaken between schools, communities, and local governments to ensure the long-term viability and success of this program.

Construção e validação de conteúdo para vídeos educativos ancorado na mudança de comportamento para pessoas com diabetes

Abstract Objective: to build and validate the content of educational video scripts, focusing on behavioral changes for the self-care of people with diabetes. Method: this work was a methodological study, anchored in the transtheoretical model of behavioral change, developed between September 2021 and November 2022, involving two stages: theoretical procedures and empirical and analytical procedures. Validation was carried out by nine judges in the first round and six in the second. In data collection, a Likert-type scale was used, divided into nine criteria and subsequently analyzed based on the content validation index (above 80%) and binomial test. Results: four scripts were constructed based on the topics: self-assessment of behavior, stages of the motivation for change stage, reflections on daily behaviors, adoption of healthy habits, and relapses in the change process. The content achieved an average Validation Index of 0.93 and 1.0 in the first and second round, respectively. Conclusion: the scripts constructed constitute tools with the potential to support health education actions used with people with diabetes in an attempt to change behaviors.

The Role of Basic Psychological Needs in the Adoption of Healthy Habits by Adolescents.

Previous research in this field has not examined the significance of each of the basic psychological needs (BPNs) on changes in the physical activity level, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (AMD), kinanthropometric and derived variables, and the physical fitness of adolescents. Therefore, the purpose of this study was (a) to examine the variances in physical activity, AMD, and kinanthropometric and derived variables, as well as fitness levels, among adolescents with varying degrees of satisfaction regarding each of the BPNs and (b) to assess the differences in the study variables among adolescents based on whether the BPNs are satisfied individually or jointly. The sample consisted of 791 adolescents (404 males and 387 females; average age: 14.39 ± 1.26 years old). The findings indicated that adolescents in the highest percentiles (75-100) of competence, autonomy, or relatedness showed higher scores in physical activity and AMD and better kinanthropometric and physical fitness variables than adolescents in the lowest percentiles (0-25). Adolescents who showed joint satisfaction of all BPNs showed the best results on all variables analyzed. In addition, it should be noted that competence played the most relevant role.

Brain N-Glycosylation and Lipidomic Profile Changes Induced by a High-Fat Diet in Dyslipidemic Hamsters.

The consumption of diets rich in saturated fats is known to be associated with higher mortality. The adoption of healthy habits, for instance adhering to a Mediterranean diet, has proved to exert a preventive effect towards cardiovascular diseases and dyslipidemia. Little is known about how a suboptimal diet can affect brain function, structure, and the mechanisms involved. The aims of this study were to examine how a high-fat diet can alter the brain N-glycan and lipid profile in male Golden Syrian hamsters and to evaluate the potential of a Mediterranean-like diet to reverse this situation. During twelve weeks, hamsters were fed a normal fat diet (CTRL group), a high-fat diet (HFD group), and a high-fat diet followed by a Mediterranean-like diet (MED group). Out of seventy-two identified N-glycans, fourteen were significant (p < 0.05) between HFD and CTRL groups, nine between MED and CTRL groups, and one between MED and HFD groups. Moreover, forty-nine lipids were altered between HFD and CTRL groups, seven between MED and CTRL groups, and five between MED and HFD groups. Our results suggest that brain N-glycan composition in high-fat diet-fed hamsters can produce events comparable to those found in some neurodegenerative diseases, and may promote brain ageing.

Prevalência de inadequação e fatores associados à ingestão adequada de minerais em adolescentes e adultos jovens brasileiros

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the prevalence of inadequate mineral intake and associated factors with calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium intakes in individuals aged 15-24.9 years. Methods We analyzed 476 individuals from the Brazilian Study of Nutrition and Health, stratified into two age groups (adolescents aged 15-18.9 years and young adults aged 19-24.9 years). Mineral intake was obtained from two 24-hour Dietary Recalls. The values of the Estimated Average Requirement and the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels were considered to calculate the prevalence of inadequacy. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine associated factors with mineral intake. Results Calcium and magnesium had the highest prevalence of inadequacy (&gt;83%) in both sexes and age groups. Sodium intake was above Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for the majority of the population studied (&gt;68%). The intake of all minerals was different between the sexes for the two age groups (p&lt;0.01), and it was not different between age groups (p&gt;0.05). The associated factors with mineral intake were sex (calcium, iron, phosphorus, and sodium), age group (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium), and physical activity (calcium, iron, and magnesium), followed by socioeconomic level (zinc and sodium) and body weight status (iron and sodium). Conclusion The expressive portion of the studied population is at nutritional risk for calcium, magnesium, and sodium. Such data can contribute to the national public policy revision that is related to micronutrient intake and the adoption of healthier habits by adolescents and young adults.

Informal Coping Strategies Among People Who Use Opioids During COVID-19: Thematic Analysis of Reddit Forums.

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how people seeking to reduce opioid use access treatment services and navigate efforts to abstain from using opioids. Social distancing policies have drastically reduced access to many forms of social support, but they may have also upended some perceived barriers to reducing or abstaining from opioid use.ObjectiveThis qualitative study aims to identify informal coping strategies for reducing and abstaining from opioid use among Reddit users who have posted in opioid-related subreddits at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe extracted data from 2 major opioid-related subreddits. Thematic data analysis was used to evaluate subreddit posts dated from March 5 to May 13, 2020, that referenced COVID-19 and opioid use, resulting in a final sample of 300 posts that were coded and analyzed.ResultsOf the 300 subreddit posts, 100 (33.3%) discussed at least 1 type of informal coping strategy. Those strategies included psychological and behavioral coping skills, adoption of healthy habits, and use of substances to manage withdrawal symptoms. In addition, 12 (4%) subreddit posts explicitly mentioned using social distancing as an opportunity for cessation of or reduction in opioid use.ConclusionsReddit discussion forums have provided a community for people to share strategies for reducing opioid use and support others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future research needs to assess the impact of COVID-19 on opioid use behaviors, especially during periods of limited treatment access and isolation, as these can inform future efforts in curbing the opioid epidemic and other substance-related harms.

Perceptions of Healthy Aging Among Community-Dwelling Older Persons in an Urban Slum in Ibadan, Nigeria

Background: Healthy Ageing is the process of the development and maintenance of functional capacity which allows well-being at an older age. This understanding is comprehensive and relevant for all older persons. Despite the global attention being given to healthy ageing, there is limited information on the perceptions of this concept among older persons in low resource settings like Nigeria, hence the need for this study. Methods: In depth interviews were conducted among older persons aged 60 years and above residing in Idikan Community, an urban slum area in Ibadan, Nigeria. Using an interview guide, perceptions of older persons on meanings of healthy ageing, factors related to healthy ageing and experience of ageing were explored. Results: A total number of 24 interviews were conducted. Slightly more than half of the respondents were females. The majority of the respondents were of the opinion that healthy ageing is about being “ strong” and able to move around, without being dependent on anyone for mobility and activities of daily living. In their opinion, healthy ageing is related to different health dimensions: biological (adoption of healthy habits and behaviors with self-responsibility, psychological (feelings of optimism and happiness), spiritual (faith and religiosity) and family and social support (healthy and well children, friends and family). Conclusion: Urban Community dwelling older persons’ perception of healthy ageing was positive and incorporating their opinions on healthy aging from the perspective of the older persons can support the activities of professionals who work with this population group.

Healthy behavior – a conscious choice or unwanted trouble? Study among active population in Bulgaria

Abstract Background Official statistics in Bulgaria, as well as a number of empirical studies, show wide spreading of behaviour risk factors and their associated diseases in Bulgarian population. Legislative measures and health promotion programs aim to curb the unhealthy behavior and to incite conscious healthy choices. The purpose of this report is to investigate the attitude of active age people to behaviour change and the barriers they encounter in its implementation. Methods Data were collected by direct individual self-administered questionnaire, within a larger research project on health of active population in Bulgaria. It includes 326 employees in a study representing different branches, companies and professions. Questions have asked about distribution of risk factors and attitude to potential behavior change. Data processing was performed by SPSS v.24. Results Number of people willing, considering or already making a change depends on the factor studied. Respondents ready to make a change in their diet are 44.6%. Over ¼ of them have already started or trying to confirm this change. In the last 12 months 56.3% have made efforts to improve their physical activity, but in 75.7% of cases the activities were irregular, low-intense and don't fully comply with WHO recommendations. The desire to improve physical activity is significantly higher in people performing intellectual work (p &amp;lt; 0.05). Although 47.5% of the study subjects identify themselves as smokers, 64.1% of them don't have a sense of risky behavior and have no intention to eradicate this habit, 9.8% consider that negative effects will not affect them and 26.1% define behavior change as a long, difficult, expensive and inconvenient process they can't cope with. Conclusions Study results confirm high distribution of behavior risk factors in Bulgarian active population. A conscious readiness for behavior change is closely related to the factor, professional characteristics of people and their health knowledge. Key messages There is a wide spreading of life-style risk factors in active age population in Bulgaria. Behavior change and adoption of healthy behavior is a necessity and a conscious choice for many people. A conscious readiness for adoption of healthy habits depends on the factor, knowledge about its harmful effect, profession, as well as difficulties that people face in the process of behavior change.

The Role of Physical Activity and School Physical Education in Enhancing School Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction.

The aim of this study was to understand the role of school satisfaction on life satisfaction, according to gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity (PA) level. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study, carried out on 2823 adolescents (1396 boys and 1427 girls), aged between 12 and 16. A specific questionnaire to measure life satisfaction (Brief Multidimensional Student Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS)), a questionnaire to measure satisfaction with school (“Life circumstances of Young people: School”), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used to analyze PA practice. Gender, age, and BMI were used as control variables. In general, the main results showed that school satisfaction had a clear role in life satisfaction. Similarly, the findings allowed us to conclude that the role of school satisfaction on life satisfaction was more evident in male school children, those who were older, or those who have a higher BMI. The regular practice of PA enhanced school satisfaction and its role on life satisfaction. Therefore, it is very important to assess the importance of school satisfaction as a determinant of quality of life and the adoption of healthy habits, recognizing the fundamental role of teachers in this regard.

Health behavior patterns of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Brazilian adolescents in a nationally representative school-based study.

Studies on sugar-sweetened beverage consumption patterns can help in the individual and population level management of chronic non-communicable diseases and other conditions. This study aimed to identify the association between health behavior patterns and the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among Brazilian adolescents from a nationally representative school-based study. A cross-sectional study analyzed data from 71,553 adolescents aged 12–17 years who attended public and private schools in Brazilian cities, from the Study of Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents. Principal component analysis was performed to identify health behavior patterns, and ordered logistic regression was performed to identify the association between health behavior patterns and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption (mL/day) was used as the dependent variable. The analyses were performed using Stata software version 14.0 with a significance level of 0.05. Patterns 2 (alcoholic beverage and smoking habit) and 3 (ultra-processed food and screen time) of health behaviors and regularly purchasing snacks in the school cafeteria increased the odds of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, while pattern 1 (water, unprocessed and minimally processed food and physical activity) decreased these odds. The adoption of healthy habits can indirectly stimulate the adoption of other habits beneficial to health. These results indicate the importance of adopting a set of regulatory measures to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.

INFLUENCE OF LIFESTYLE ON THE PROGNOSIS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine-metabolic pathology among women at reproductive age. It has a multifactorial character, and its etiology has not yet been precisely explained. The pathogenesis of PCOS is related to metabolic issues such as hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance, and is also associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and increased cardiovascular risk. Manifestations such as irregular menstruation, acne, hisurtism and androgenic alopecia are common in addition to the consequent psychological and quality of life impacts. Thus, knowing that the adoption of healthy habits have therapeutic impacts in the face of various signs and symptoms of PCOS, there is a need to analyze the influence of lifestyle on the prognosis of PCOS. The present study carried out its searches in the PUBMED database, using the descriptors "polycystic ovary syndrome", "life style" and "prognosis", using the Boolean operator "and". Inclusion criteria were used: articles written in Portuguese, English and Spanish, published in the last 5 years. 19 results were obtained, 5 of which were excluded, resulting in 14 articles chosen for theoretical reference. The influence of lifestyle on the prognosis of PCOS is notorious, especially in patients with overweight and obesity. Thus, healthy behaviors have the potential to improve pathological conditions and bad habits demonstrate that they can induce clinical manifestations of PCOS in predisposed people. Lifestyle changes, mainly associated with weight loss, show improvements in aspects such as insulin resistance, free testosterone, acne, hirsutism and reproductive function, reduced cardiovascular risk, in addition to positively influence to the psychic and quality of life in analyzed patients. Therapeutic strategies that combine lifestyle changes and drug interventions have been shown to be more effective, as well as strategies structered with the monitoring of professionals tend to increase adherence to treatment.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: SOCIAL REPRESENTATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Objective: to identify the social representations of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients on the effect of an educational intervention to guide the adoption of healthy habits.&#x0D; Method: This was a qualitive study, where semi-structured intervies. Semi-structured interviews were applied after an educational intervention and were analized using the Collective Subject Discourse technique, based on the Theory of Social Representations.&#x0D; Results: 21 patients participated. In the analysis of the three questions, eleven Central Ideas emerged: “Aspects that contribute to health”; "There are difficulties for putting it into practice"; "Everything positive, including the attention received"; "It is possible, everything is there in nature"; "It is possible, but it does not replace the drugs"; "It is not always possible, it depends on some factors"; “If the person doesn't want it, everything is difficult”; “You can use them all”; “Mainly sun, physical activity, healthy eating ”; "I like water very much"; “Trust in God is essential”.&#x0D; Final considerations: the participants recognized the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and highlighted the positive results of adopting healthy habits.

Promovendo saúde em um Instituto Federal de Educação: relato de experiência

Objetivo: relatar intervenção de promoção à saúde voltada ao rastreamento da hipertensão arterial sistêmica, diabetes mellitus e sensibilização para adoção de hábitos alimentares saudáveis. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, no formato relato de experiência, ocorrido em um Instituto Federal de Educação, em novembro de 2019, realizado por equipe multiprofissional de saúde tendo como público-alvo os profissionais terceirizados da instituição. Resultados: a intervenção ocorreu em três momentos inter-relacionados: consulta de enfermagem, consulta com nutricionista e consulta médica. Houve 40% de adesão. Foram mensurados a pressão arterial, glicemia capilar, índice de massa corporal e circunferência abdominal. Bem como, foram ofertadas orientações sobre adoção de hábitos saudáveis estimulando mudanças no estilo de vida. Conclusão: estratégias de promoção da saúde na prevenção de doenças crônicas são relevantes, pois estimulam adoção de hábitos saudáveis evitando complicações e impactando positivamente na qualidade de vida. Contudo, a cultura de promover saúde é incipiente persistindo a procura por assistência quando da agudização de enfermidades. Portanto, se faz necessário o fortalecimento e estímulo de intervenções que possam fomentar nos indivíduos a conscientização da importância da adoção de medidas de prevenção. Estas, viáveis por meio de ações de promoção da saúde.

Autocuidado de pacientes com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2

Objetivo: Classificar o autocuidado dos pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 atendidos em um centro ambulatorial de Aracaju/SE. Método: Estudo transversal e descritivo com abordagem quantitativa. Foi aplicado um instrumento de avaliação do autocuidado dos pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (INAAP-DM2), que contempla seis domínios, o quais avaliam diversos aspectos da doença e seu autocuidado, sendo calculado um escore geral por domínio, com as seguintes classificações: Totalmente Compensatório (escore 1 ou 2) – paciente é incapaz de engajar-se nas ações de autocuidado terapêutico; Parcialmente Compensatório (escore 3) - paciente é capaz de aprender, porém necessita do profissional e/ou familiar para desempenhar as ações de autocuidado e Apoio-Educação (escore 4 ou 5) - paciente é capaz de aprender e desempenhar sozinho as ações de autocuidado terapêutico. O teste t-Student foi aplicado para comparação entre médias de amostras independentes das variáveis sociodemográficas, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Dos 73 entrevistados, 5 (6,8%) foram classificados como totalmente compensatórios, 66 (90,4%) como parcialmente compensatórios, e 2 (2,8%) como apoio-educação. Não houve diferença estatística significativa na correlação dos parâmetros sociodemográficos analisados. Conclusão: Os resultados reforçam a necessidade de melhoria nas ações de educação em saúde por parte dos profissionais de saúde, além de, melhorar a compreensão dos sentimentos e comportamentos da pessoa diabética, afim de promover a aceitação de sua condição crônica de saúde e, consequentemente, a adoção de hábitos saudáveis

O ensino da pirâmide alimentar e a construção do hábito saudável por meio do lúdico: um estudo de caso

Este trabalho propõe o desenvolvimento do jogo “O que é, o que é?”, uma série de charadas sobre alimentação e hábitos saudáveis. A motivação para pesquisa deve-se aos elevados índices de obesidade infantil e doenças infanto-juvenis em consequência da má alimentação. Dessa forma, o objetivo foi estimular a adoção do hábito da alimentação saudável por meio do jogo. O problema consiste na análise do uso deste recurso pedagógico como uma ferramenta complementar para o ensino do conteúdo alimentação e saúde, em sala de aula. Para esta análise utilizou-se como metodologia o estudo de caso, com abordagem qualitativa. O local de estudo foi uma escola municipal de Ensino Fundamental, com alunos do 4º ano, da cidade de Nova Venécia, região noroeste do estado do Espírito Santo. Com base nos resultados obtidos, percebeu-se que o jogo proporciona disposição para a adoção de hábitos mais saudáveis. Considera-se que este jogo contribui como suporte para o aprendizado, sendo uma ferramenta útil para a intensificação do conteúdo alimentação e saúde.

Capacitação do familiar cuidador na adesão à prevenção e ao controle da hipertensão arterial

Objetivo: Analisar o impacto de uma tecnologia educativa em saúde na capacitação do familiar cuidador no controle da hipertensão arterial e na prevenção do risco deste agravo. Métodos: Pesquisa participante com a aplicação de uma Tecnologia Educativa em Saúde (TES) – Capacitação do familiar cuidador na adesão à prevenção e/ou controle da hipertensão arterial, com um grupo de oito familiares cuidadores (FC), de um Serviço de Assistência Domiciliar de um hospital público de Fortaleza-CE, entre julho e outubro de 2016. Resultados: Na primeira entrevista, observou-se que os FC revelaram algum conhecimento sobre hipertensão arterial (HA), modo de descoberta ou diagnóstico, fatores de risco, cronicidade e risco/gravidade. Após a aplicação da TES, ocorreu a apreensão do conhecimento acerca das condutas de controle da HA e de prevenção dos seus fatores de risco, embora de modo irregular sob os aspectos quantitativos e qualitativos em todas as condutas. As experiências vivenciadas pelos FC com a TES emergiram vários significados: incentivo para o autocuidado e para o cuidado do familiar; emponderamento para o cuidado; valorização da saúde; e adoção de hábitos saudáveis. Conclusão: A aplicação da TES com os familiares cuidadores promoveu o envolvimento no autocuidado, no cuidado na família e na comunidade, difundindo o saber construído.

AVALIAÇÃO DE UM PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA NA PERCEPÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o alcance, a adocao e a eficacia do Projeto de Extensao Construindo um Futuro Saudavel por meio da Promocao a Saude (ProSaude), da Universidade de Cruz Alta/RS. Participaram 12 professores de uma escola publica do municipio de Cruz Alta. Utilizou-se o modelo RE-AIM adaptado como instrumento. As informacoes foram interpretadas utilizando-se a analise de conteudo. No ano de 2017, o ProSaude alcancou 55% dos professores e a importância da tematica saude foi o principal motivo para a adesao ao projeto. Quanto a eficacia, foram apontadas: melhora nas estrategias de ensino, na relacao aluno-professor, na adocao de habitos saudaveis, no trabalho coletivo e na autonomia dos alunos. Conclui-se que a partir do projeto, professores e alunos aprenderam uns com os outros e os conhecimentos adquiridos foram levados para a casa dos alunos e professores, proporcionando uma mudanca nos habitos alimentares dos seus familiares.