
Adriana Angarita-Fonseca
Postdoctoral Fellow in Sex and Gender Cardiovascular Epidemiology
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Senior Researcher
Universidad de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Background
Adriana Angarita-Fonseca is a Senior Postdoctoral fellow in Sex and Gender in Cardiovascular Epidemiology at McGill University. She is a former Postdoctoral fellow in Chronic Pain Epidemiology in the Laboratoire de recherche en épidémiologie de la douleur chronique at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Colombia, she obtained a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) and a Master’s degree in Statistics from the Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile. She completed her doctoral training in Community and Population Health Science at the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture’s Ergonomics Laboratory (2015-2020) and the Musculoskeletal Health and Access to Care Research Group (2020) at the University of Saskatchewan. Currently, her main research interest is sex and gender in health outcomes.
In parallel with her Ph.D. studies and as a member of the Network of Rehabilitation Workers of the Americas (NRWA), she coordinated the Visiting Lecturer and Workshop Series in Honduras, which is a professional development program for rehabilitation workers in Honduras organized by the NRWA, School of Rehabilitation Science from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), and the Universidad de Santander (UDES) in Colombia with support from Honduran partners. She had received funding from two internal grants at the Universidad de Santander. From this work, she published two papers as the first author and won second place in a Latin-American paper competition in 2019 and 2021. Additionally, in the context of her position as a faculty and researcher at the Universidad de Santander in Colombia, she has taught different courses. She was a co-supervisor of a summer student at McGill University. Previously, she supervised 12 master students (four as principal supervisor), mostly her colleagues in the UDES physiotherapy program (n=7).
Research Interests
- Cardiopulmonary Epidemiology
- Sex and Gender
- Women’s Health
- Chronic Pain
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Rehabilitation
Curriculum vitae
Positions
Postdoctoral Fellow
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Researcher
Physiotherapy Program
Universidad de Santander, Colombia
Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Assistant Professor
Physical Culture, Sports, and Recreation Program [Kinesiology]
Universidad Santo Tomas, Colombia
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
in Community and Population Health Sciences
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Master of Science
in Statistics
Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile
Master of Science
in Epidemiology
Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia
Bachelor of Science
in Physiotherapy
Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia
2021
Hortúa, A. M. Jácome; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; de Souza, H. C. Dutra; Marín, R. D. P. Martínez; Jaimes, C. J. Villamizar; d. P. Facioli, T.; Delgado, J. C. Sánchez
Reliability of the Scale of Barriers for Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Colombian Population Journal Article
In: Int J Environ Res Public Health, vol. 18, no. 8, pp. 4351, 2021, ISSN: 1660-4601 (Electronic) 1660-4601 (Linking).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Compliance, Reproducibility of Results, Treatment adherence
@article{RN52,
title = {Reliability of the Scale of Barriers for Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Colombian Population},
author = {A. M. J\'{a}come Hort\'{u}a and A. Angarita-Fonseca and H. C. Dutra de Souza and R. D. P. Mart\'{i}nez Mar\'{i}n and C. J. Villamizar Jaimes and T. d. P. Facioli and J. C. S\'{a}nchez Delgado },
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33923963},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph18084351},
issn = {1660-4601 (Electronic) 1660-4601 (Linking)},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
urldate = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Int J Environ Res Public Health},
volume = {18},
number = {8},
pages = {4351},
abstract = {Cardiac rehabilitation is supported by the highest level of scientific evidence. However, less than 25% of those eligible to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program initiate it; and of these, 50% drop out prematurely. A modified Spanish Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) has been translated, culturally adapted and validated in Colombia, however, the reliability remains to be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the internal consistency and test\textendashretest reliability of the CRBS in a Colombian population. In total, 193 patients (67% men, average age = 65 ± 12 years) completed the scale twice, with an average of eight days between applications. Cronbach’s Alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated. The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the CRBS was acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84). The ICC of the CRBS was 0.69 (95% CI 0.61\textendash0.76); 0.78 (95% CI 0.71\textendash0.84) when the CRBS was completed by interview; and 0.47 (95% CI 0.21\textendash0.67) when the CRBS was self-reported. The reliability of the interview version of the CRBS was substantial in the Colombian population; however, the reliability of the self-report version was lower. The use of this scale will allow developing strategies to increase participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs.},
key = {cardiovascular diseases, psychometric testing, treatment adherence, compliance},
keywords = {Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Compliance, Reproducibility of Results, Treatment adherence},
pubstate = {published},
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Denton, A.; Thorpe, L.; Carter, A.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Waterhouse, K.; Ronquillo, L. Hernandez
Definitions and Risk Factors for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in an Adult Cohort Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Neurology, vol. 12, no. 2260, 2021, ISSN: 1664-2295.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: adults, Neurology
@article{RN364,
title = {Definitions and Risk Factors for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in an Adult Cohort},
author = {A. Denton and L. Thorpe and A. Carter and A. Angarita-Fonseca and K. Waterhouse and L. Hernandez Ronquillo},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2021.777888},
doi = {10.3389/fneur.2021.777888},
issn = {1664-2295},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
urldate = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Frontiers in Neurology},
volume = {12},
number = {2260},
abstract = {Background: Less than one-third of people with epilepsy will develop drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Establishing the prognosis of each unique epilepsy case is an important part of evaluation and treatment.Most studies on DRE prognosis have been based on a pooled, heterogeneous group, including children, adults, and older adults, in the absence of clear recognition and control of important confounders, such as age group. Furthermore, previous studies were done before the 2010 definition of DRE by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), so data based on the current definitions have not been entirely elucidated. This study aimed to explore the difference between 3 definitions of DRE and clinical predictors of DRE in adults and older adults.Methods: Patients with a new diagnosis of epilepsy ascertained at a Single Seizure Clinic (SSC) in Saskatchewan, Canada were included if they had at least 1 year of follow-up. The first study outcome was the diagnosis of DRE epilepsy at follow-up using the 2010 ILAE definition. This was compared with 2 alternative definitions of DRE by Kwan and Brodie and Camfield and Camfield. Finally, risk factors were analyzed using the ILAE definition.Results: In total, 95 patients with a new diagnosis of epilepsy and a median follow-up of 24 months were included. The median age of patients at the diagnosis of epilepsy was 33 years, and 51% were men. In the cohort, 32% of patients were diagnosed with DRE by the Kwan and Brodie definition, 10% by Camfield and Camfield definition, and 15% by the ILAE definition by the end of follow-up. The only statistically significant risk factor for DRE development was the failure to respond to the first anti-seizure medication (ASM).Conclusion: There were important differences in the percentage of patients diagnosed with DRE when using 3 concurrent definitions. However, the use of the ILAE definition appeared to be the most consistent through an extended follow-up. Finally, failure to respond to the first ASM was the sole significant risk factor for DRE in the cohort after considering the age group.},
keywords = {adults, Neurology},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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2020
Sánchez-Delgado, J. C.; Jácome-Hortúa, A.; Martinez-Marín, R. D. P.; Suárez-López, C. E.; Vanegas-Pallares, L. M.; Sánchez-Arias, E.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Quality of life among those who participated or did not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program after undergoing coronary angioplasty Journal Article
In: Rev. Mex. Enferm. Cardiol., vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 15-20, 2020.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Angioplasty, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary disease, Quality of life, Rehabilitation
@article{RN54,
title = {Quality of life among those who participated or did not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program after undergoing coronary angioplasty},
author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. J\'{a}come-Hort\'{u}a and R. D. P. Martinez-Mar\'{i}n and C. E. Su\'{a}rez-L\'{o}pez and L. M. Vanegas-Pallares and E. S\'{a}nchez-Arias and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://angarita-fonseca.com/2020sanchez/, PDF
http://revistamexicanadeenfermeriacardiologica.com.mx/index.php/RevMexEnferCardiol/article/view/138, Journal},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
urldate = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Rev. Mex. Enferm. Cardiol.},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {15-20},
abstract = {Background. Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs are effective in reducing morbidity due to coronary heart disease, promoting reintegration into the workplace, improving quality of life, and physical capacity, among others. Objective. To explore differences in the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) of those who participate or not in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in a Hospital of Bucaramanga. Methodology. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 subjects who underwent coronary angioplasty between September 2014 and February 2015 in the Comuneros University Hospital of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Sociodemographic and clinical variables, and HRQL through the SF-36 survey instrument were gathered; all participants signed consent prior to their participation. Continuous variables were analyzed by measures of central tendency and dispersion; while the categorical variables were analyzed using frequencies. The two-sample Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the HRQL by cardiac rehabilitation participation. Results. A better perception of quality of life is evident in those whom participated in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. The results were significantly different in the domains of physical functioning (Median: 80 Interquartile range [IQR] = 50-95 vs. 30 I QR = 15-65; p = 0.003), vitality (Median 60 IQR = 55-75 vs 30 IQR = 25-55; p = 0 .004), social function ( Median 9 0 I QR = 75-100 vs. 5 0 R IC = 37.5-100; p = 0 .009), and health transition (Median 50 IQR = 25-75 vs 25 RIC = 0-50; p = 0.035). Conclusions. The results obtained suggest that the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program can improve the HRQL in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty},
key = {Coronary disease, Angioplasty, Quality of life, Rehabilitation},
keywords = {Angioplasty, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary disease, Quality of life, Rehabilitation},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Sanchez-Delgado, J. C.; Sepulveda, D. C. Camargo; Zapata, A. Cardona; Pico, M. Y. Franco; Blanco, L. M. Santos; Hortua, A. M. Jacome; de Souza, H. C. Dutra; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
The Effects of Maintenance Cardiac Rehabilitation: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Journal Article
In: J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 224-244, 2020, ISSN: 1932-751X (Electronic) 1932-7501 (Linking).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Exercise, Hearth diseases, Secondary prevention
@article{RN53,
title = {The Effects of Maintenance Cardiac Rehabilitation: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW},
author = {J. C. Sanchez-Delgado and D. C. Camargo Sepulveda and A. Cardona Zapata and M. Y. Franco Pico and L. M. Santos Blanco and A. M. Jacome Hortua and H. C. Dutra de Souza and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32604252},
doi = {10.1097/HCR.0000000000000520},
issn = {1932-751X (Electronic) 1932-7501 (Linking)},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
urldate = {2020-01-01},
journal = {J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev},
volume = {40},
number = {4},
pages = {224-244},
abstract = {Purpose: Maintenance cardiac rehabilitation (M-CR) programs aim to preserve the health benefits achieved during phase II cardiac rehabilitation (CR). The aim of this study was to establish the effects of M-CR on functional capacity, quality of life, risk factors, costs, mortality, and morbidity, among other outcomes.
Methods: Scopus, ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Embase \& Embase classic OVID, and Lilacs were searched. Randomized controlled trials, published between 2000 and 2016, on the effects of M-CR in patients with cardiovascular disease, who had graduated from CR, having a control or comparison arm were included. Citations were processed by two authors, independently. Methodological quality was assessed using PEDro, and level of evidence graded with the Scottish scale. Outcomes were qualitatively synthesized.
Results: The searches retrieved 1901 studies with 26 articles meeting inclusion criteria (3752 participants). Some trials tested M-CR in nonclinical settings, and others used resistance or high-intensity interval training. The methodological quality of 11 articles was good, with a level of evidence (1+) and a grade B recommendation. Results showed M-CR resulted in increased or maintained functional capacity, quality of life, and physical activity levels, when compared with the control. No adverse events were reported. Few studies assessed rehospitalizations and mortality.
Conclusion: This review summarized the available evidence about the effects of maintenance cardiac rehabilitation (M-CR) on different outcomes. Results showed M-CR resulted in increased quality of life, functional capacity, and physical activity levels, when compared with the control.},
key = {cardiac rehabilitation, exercise, hearth disseases, secondary prevention},
keywords = {Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Exercise, Hearth diseases, Secondary prevention},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methods: Scopus, ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Embase & Embase classic OVID, and Lilacs were searched. Randomized controlled trials, published between 2000 and 2016, on the effects of M-CR in patients with cardiovascular disease, who had graduated from CR, having a control or comparison arm were included. Citations were processed by two authors, independently. Methodological quality was assessed using PEDro, and level of evidence graded with the Scottish scale. Outcomes were qualitatively synthesized.
Results: The searches retrieved 1901 studies with 26 articles meeting inclusion criteria (3752 participants). Some trials tested M-CR in nonclinical settings, and others used resistance or high-intensity interval training. The methodological quality of 11 articles was good, with a level of evidence (1+) and a grade B recommendation. Results showed M-CR resulted in increased or maintained functional capacity, quality of life, and physical activity levels, when compared with the control. No adverse events were reported. Few studies assessed rehospitalizations and mortality.
Conclusion: This review summarized the available evidence about the effects of maintenance cardiac rehabilitation (M-CR) on different outcomes. Results showed M-CR resulted in increased quality of life, functional capacity, and physical activity levels, when compared with the control.
López-Gómez, B.; Pérez-Mendoza, D.; Guzmán-Revelo, J.; Rangel-Caballero, L.; Corzo-Vargas, Y.; d. P. Facioli, T.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Delgado, J. Sanchez
Analysis of the running pattern on artificial and natural surface in adolescent football players Journal Article
In: Retos, vol. 38, no. 38, pp. 109-113, 2020.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Kinetics, Locomotion, Musculoskeletal system, Running, Soccer
@article{RN55,
title = {Analysis of the running pattern on artificial and natural surface in adolescent football players},
author = {B. L\'{o}pez-G\'{o}mez and D. P\'{e}rez-Mendoza and J. Guzm\'{a}n-Revelo and L. Rangel-Caballero and Y. Corzo-Vargas and T. d. P. Facioli and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. Sanchez Delgado},
url = {https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/72337},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
urldate = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Retos},
volume = {38},
number = {38},
pages = {109-113},
abstract = {Introduction: There is little evidence that details the behavior of each spatial-temporal variable of the running pattern using different surfaces.
Objective: To compare the spatial-temporal variables of the running pattern over two surfaces in adolescent soccer players. Method: A cross-sectional study involving 18 male soccer players was conducted (median [Me] age = 12 years; Interquartile range [IQR] 12-13). Speed, acceleration, contact time (Ct), flight time (Ft), contact phase, support phase, propulsion, stride, and cadence were evaluated through a 5-meter long optical measurement system. The assessments were initially carried out on Artificial Surface (AS) and, 24 hours later, on Natural Surface (NS). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired data and the Spearman correlation coefficients were used.
Results: The support phase was greater in AS than NS (NS: Me = 0.05 IQR: 0.03; 0.06; AS: Me = 0.09 IQR 0.08; 0.10; p \<0.001). The Ft (NS: Me = 0.16 IQR: 0.14; 0.19; AS: Me = 0.04 IQR: 0.04; 0.05; p \<0.001), the contact phase (NS: Me = 0.02 IQR: 0.02; 0.03; AS: Me = 0.02 IQR: 0.01; 0.02; p = 0.040) and propulsion (NS: Me = 0.14 IQR: 0.09; 0.17; AS: Me = 0.07 IQR: 0.06; 0.09; p = \<0.001) were greater in NS than AS. An indirect relationship between speed and contact phase in NS was found. The Ft and the stride were indirectly associated with acceleration in AS.
Conclusion: The running pattern varies according to the surface used. The contact phase can explain the speed in the NS; while the Ft and the stride can explain the acceleration in AS.},
keywords = {Kinetics, Locomotion, Musculoskeletal system, Running, Soccer},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Objective: To compare the spatial-temporal variables of the running pattern over two surfaces in adolescent soccer players. Method: A cross-sectional study involving 18 male soccer players was conducted (median [Me] age = 12 years; Interquartile range [IQR] 12-13). Speed, acceleration, contact time (Ct), flight time (Ft), contact phase, support phase, propulsion, stride, and cadence were evaluated through a 5-meter long optical measurement system. The assessments were initially carried out on Artificial Surface (AS) and, 24 hours later, on Natural Surface (NS). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired data and the Spearman correlation coefficients were used.
Results: The support phase was greater in AS than NS (NS: Me = 0.05 IQR: 0.03; 0.06; AS: Me = 0.09 IQR 0.08; 0.10; p <0.001). The Ft (NS: Me = 0.16 IQR: 0.14; 0.19; AS: Me = 0.04 IQR: 0.04; 0.05; p <0.001), the contact phase (NS: Me = 0.02 IQR: 0.02; 0.03; AS: Me = 0.02 IQR: 0.01; 0.02; p = 0.040) and propulsion (NS: Me = 0.14 IQR: 0.09; 0.17; AS: Me = 0.07 IQR: 0.06; 0.09; p = <0.001) were greater in NS than AS. An indirect relationship between speed and contact phase in NS was found. The Ft and the stride were indirectly associated with acceleration in AS.
Conclusion: The running pattern varies according to the surface used. The contact phase can explain the speed in the NS; while the Ft and the stride can explain the acceleration in AS.
2019
Saez-Abello, G. A.; Ariza-Viviescas, A. M; Cardenal-Daza, J.; Quintero-Salas, E. D. J.; Alarcon-Quigua, F.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Evaluation of VO2max and body composition in young soccer players in Santander, 2018 Journal Article
In: Revista peruana de ciencias de la actividad física y del deporte, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 779-788, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Cardiovascular System, Physical Fitness, Soccer
@article{JA1901,
title = {Evaluation of VO2max and body composition in young soccer players in Santander, 2018},
author = {G. A. Saez-Abello and A. M Ariza-Viviescas and J. Cardenal-Daza and E. D. J. Quintero-Salas and F. Alarcon-Quigua and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://www.rpcafd.com/index.php/rpcafd/article/view/61/88},
doi = {10.53820/rpcafd.v6i3.61},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-07-01},
urldate = {2019-07-01},
journal = {Revista peruana de ciencias de la actividad f\'{i}sica y del deporte},
volume = {6},
number = {3},
pages = {779-788},
abstract = {Objective: To determine the relationship between VO2max and body composition in pre youth players.
Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out in 24 pre youth players (Age 15.5 ± 0.5 years). Anthropometric measurements were made weight and height, the percentage of body weight was evaluated by the OMRON bioimpedancemeter. The VO2max was obtained by means of a field test (Course Navette test). Heart rate was assessed at the end of the test. Body mass index (BMI), and fat percentage (% F) were calculated.
Results: The average VO2max was 46.9 ± 3.6 ml / kg / min; according to the VO2max classification, 33.3% had a deficient aerobic power and 33.3% had regular. The heart rate at the end of the Course Navette test, on average, was 194.4 ± 7.3 bpm. In the exploratory analysis, it was found that both the BMI and the percentage of fat are significantly and inversely correlated with VO2max, this correlation being greater between the percentage of fat and VO2max (-0.73) than between BMI and VO2max ( - 0.49).
Conclusion: The high values in BMI and %F in pre-youth soccer players are related to a low VO2max and consequently a low physical fitness. The results suggest that %F plays a relevant role in sports performance.},
key = {VO2max, Body Composition, Heart rate, Football},
keywords = {Body Composition, Cardiovascular System, Physical Fitness, Soccer},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out in 24 pre youth players (Age 15.5 ± 0.5 years). Anthropometric measurements were made weight and height, the percentage of body weight was evaluated by the OMRON bioimpedancemeter. The VO2max was obtained by means of a field test (Course Navette test). Heart rate was assessed at the end of the test. Body mass index (BMI), and fat percentage (% F) were calculated.
Results: The average VO2max was 46.9 ± 3.6 ml / kg / min; according to the VO2max classification, 33.3% had a deficient aerobic power and 33.3% had regular. The heart rate at the end of the Course Navette test, on average, was 194.4 ± 7.3 bpm. In the exploratory analysis, it was found that both the BMI and the percentage of fat are significantly and inversely correlated with VO2max, this correlation being greater between the percentage of fat and VO2max (-0.73) than between BMI and VO2max ( - 0.49).
Conclusion: The high values in BMI and %F in pre-youth soccer players are related to a low VO2max and consequently a low physical fitness. The results suggest that %F plays a relevant role in sports performance.
Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Boneth-Collante, M.; Ariza-Garcia, C. L.; Parra-Patiño, J.; Corredor-Vargas, J. D.; Villamizar-Niño, A. P.
Factors associated with non-specific low back pain in children aged 10-12 from Bucaramanga, Colombia: A cross-sectional study Journal Article
In: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 739-747, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Backpack, Children, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal system
@article{RN3,
title = {Factors associated with non-specific low back pain in children aged 10-12 from Bucaramanga, Colombia: A cross-sectional study},
author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and M. Boneth-Collante and C. L. Ariza-Garcia and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o and J. D. Corredor-Vargas and A. P. Villamizar-Ni\~{n}o},
url = {https://content.iospress.com:443/articles/journal-of-back-and-musculoskeletal-rehabilitation/bmr160561, IOS Press
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doi = {10.3233/BMR-160561},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
urldate = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation},
volume = {32},
number = {5},
pages = {739-747},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: There are no Colombian studies published that assess non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) risk factors in children. OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with NSLBP in 73 children (19.2% girls) aged 10\textendash12 years in one military school in Bucaramanga, Colombia. METHODS: A questionnaire was used to obtain information of risk factors. Subsequently, children’s weight and height were measured. The backpack was weighed at the beginning of each day from Monday to Friday. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated, with their respective 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: The one-month prevalence of NSLBP was 39.7% (95% CI 28.4\textendash51.9). In the multivariate analysis, carrying backpacks wearing between 12% and 20% of body weight, having a perception that the backpack is very heavy, and being a passive smoker increase the likelihood of NSLBP, while being 11-year-old compared to 10-year-old decreases the likelihood of having NSLBP, adjusted for gender, body mass index, and history of LBP in parents. CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of low back pain was found in children between 10 and 12 years old. The study of the decisive factors of low back pain is important to identify children at risk, as well as to develop efficient primary prevention programs.},
key = {Backpack, children, low back pain, risk factors},
keywords = {Backpack, Children, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal system},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Trask, C.; Shah, T.; Bath, B.
Stable prevalence of chronic back disorders across gender, age, residence, and physical activity in Canadian adults from 2007 to 2014 Journal Article
In: BMC Public Health, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 1121, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Back pain, Epidemiology, Joinpoint, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal system, Prevalence, Regression analysis, Spine, Trends
@article{RN1,
title = {Stable prevalence of chronic back disorders across gender, age, residence, and physical activity in Canadian adults from 2007 to 2014},
author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. Trask and T. Shah and B. Bath},
url = {https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-7395-8},
doi = {10.1186/s12889-019-7395-8},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
urldate = {2019-01-01},
journal = {BMC Public Health},
volume = {19},
number = {1},
pages = {1121},
abstract = {Background: Chronic back disorders (CBD) are a global health problem and the leading cause of years lived with disability. The present study aims to examine overall and specific trends in CBD in the Canadian population aged 18 to 65 years.
Methods: Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a cross-sectional study, from 2007 to 2014 (8 cycles) were used to calculate CBD prevalence across gender, age, geographical area (urban/rural and ten provinces and northern territories), and physical activity levels. CBD was defined in the CCHS as having back problems, excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis, which have lasted or are expected to last six months or more and that have been diagnosed by a health professional. Prevalence of CBD using survey weights and associated 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated yearly using balanced repeated replications technique. Trend tests were calculated using joinpoint regressions; ArcGIS software was used for mapping.
Results: Age-standardized CBD prevalence in 2007 and 2014 were 18.9% (95% CI = 18.4;19.5) and 17.8% (95% CI = 17.2,18.4), respectively. CBD prevalence was consistently higher in women, older age groups, rural dwellers, and people classified as inactive. Crude and age-standardized CBD prevalence decreased faster in people classified as physically active compared to those who were inactive (p \< 0.006). Although CBD slightly decreased over time, no statistically significant trends were found overall or by gender, area of residence, province or level of physical activity. The prevalence of CBD remained consistently high in the province of Nova Scotia, and consistently low in the province of Quebec over the eight CCHS cycles.
Conclusion: Despite prevention efforts, such as the Canadian back pain mass media campaign, CBD prevalence has remained stable between 2007 and 2014. Tailored prevention and management of CBD should consider gender, age, and geographical differences. Further longitudinal studies could elucidate the temporal relationship between potentially modifiable risk factors such as physical activity and CBD.},
keywords = {Back pain, Epidemiology, Joinpoint, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal system, Prevalence, Regression analysis, Spine, Trends},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methods: Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a cross-sectional study, from 2007 to 2014 (8 cycles) were used to calculate CBD prevalence across gender, age, geographical area (urban/rural and ten provinces and northern territories), and physical activity levels. CBD was defined in the CCHS as having back problems, excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis, which have lasted or are expected to last six months or more and that have been diagnosed by a health professional. Prevalence of CBD using survey weights and associated 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated yearly using balanced repeated replications technique. Trend tests were calculated using joinpoint regressions; ArcGIS software was used for mapping.
Results: Age-standardized CBD prevalence in 2007 and 2014 were 18.9% (95% CI = 18.4;19.5) and 17.8% (95% CI = 17.2,18.4), respectively. CBD prevalence was consistently higher in women, older age groups, rural dwellers, and people classified as inactive. Crude and age-standardized CBD prevalence decreased faster in people classified as physically active compared to those who were inactive (p < 0.006). Although CBD slightly decreased over time, no statistically significant trends were found overall or by gender, area of residence, province or level of physical activity. The prevalence of CBD remained consistently high in the province of Nova Scotia, and consistently low in the province of Quebec over the eight CCHS cycles.
Conclusion: Despite prevention efforts, such as the Canadian back pain mass media campaign, CBD prevalence has remained stable between 2007 and 2014. Tailored prevention and management of CBD should consider gender, age, and geographical differences. Further longitudinal studies could elucidate the temporal relationship between potentially modifiable risk factors such as physical activity and CBD.
Sánchez-Delgado, J. C.; Jácome-Hortua, A.; Aguirre-Aguirre, C. L.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Acute effect of moderate-intensity exercise on spirometric variables in broncodilated asthmatic subjects. A pilot study Journal Article
In: Iatreia, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 7-15, 2019, ISSN: 0121-0793.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Airway Obstruction, Asthma, Exercise, Motor Activity, Respiratory system, Spirometry
@article{RN56,
title = {Acute effect of moderate-intensity exercise on spirometric variables in broncodilated asthmatic subjects. A pilot study},
author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. J\'{a}come-Hortua and C. L. Aguirre-Aguirre and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/331995},
doi = {10.17533/udea.iatreia.v32n1a01},
issn = {0121-0793},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
urldate = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Iatreia},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {7-15},
abstract = {Background: Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (BIE) occurs in 70 % to 80 % of asthmatics and its occurrence is more frequent at the end of a session of physical exercise, mainly of vigorous intensity.
Objective: To evaluate the acute effect of moderate intensity physical exercise on spirometric variables in asthmatic subjects.
Methodology: A before-and-after type quasi-experimental design. Ten subjects were included (mean age= 23 ± 4 years), which were divided into two groups: five asthmatic subjects and five healthy subjects. Both groups performed 10 min of warm-up, 20 min of treadmill exercise at an intensity of 60 % of the Heart Rate Reserve, and a final cool-down of 5 minutes. Lung function was assessed before and 15 minutes after exercise.
Results: There were statistically significant differences between groups (with asthma = 6 % vs. without asthma = -1 %, p = 0.03) in the pre-post-exercise changes of the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in one second and the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). The multivariate analysis showed that post-exercise FVC in subjects with asthma was significantly lower than in subjects without asthma, after adjusting for the baseline assessment and total body mass.
Conclusion: Moderate-intensity exercise on a treadmill did not shows clinically significant differences on the changes pre-post exercise of the studied spirometric variables, since the changes on FEV1 or FVC did not exceed 10 % having as reference the baseline evaluation.},
key = {Asthma, Exercise-Induced; Airway Obstruction; Body Composition; Motor Activity; Spirometry},
keywords = {Airway Obstruction, Asthma, Exercise, Motor Activity, Respiratory system, Spirometry},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Objective: To evaluate the acute effect of moderate intensity physical exercise on spirometric variables in asthmatic subjects.
Methodology: A before-and-after type quasi-experimental design. Ten subjects were included (mean age= 23 ± 4 years), which were divided into two groups: five asthmatic subjects and five healthy subjects. Both groups performed 10 min of warm-up, 20 min of treadmill exercise at an intensity of 60 % of the Heart Rate Reserve, and a final cool-down of 5 minutes. Lung function was assessed before and 15 minutes after exercise.
Results: There were statistically significant differences between groups (with asthma = 6 % vs. without asthma = -1 %, p = 0.03) in the pre-post-exercise changes of the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in one second and the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). The multivariate analysis showed that post-exercise FVC in subjects with asthma was significantly lower than in subjects without asthma, after adjusting for the baseline assessment and total body mass.
Conclusion: Moderate-intensity exercise on a treadmill did not shows clinically significant differences on the changes pre-post exercise of the studied spirometric variables, since the changes on FEV1 or FVC did not exceed 10 % having as reference the baseline evaluation.
2018
Sánchez-Delgado, J. C.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Aguirre-Aguirre, C. L.; Aguirre-Rueda, D. M.; Pulgarín-Araque, R. D.; Pinzón-Romero, S.
Blood glucose response to two intensities of physical exercise in young women during fasting Journal Article
In: Archivos de Medicina del Deporte, pp. 305-309, 2018, ISSN: 0212-8799.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Athletic performance, Blood glucose, Exercise, Women's health
@article{RN4,
title = {Blood glucose response to two intensities of physical exercise in young women during fasting},
author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. L. Aguirre-Aguirre and D. M. Aguirre-Rueda and R. D. Pulgar\'{i}n-Araque and S. Pinz\'{o}n-Romero},
url = {https://archivosdemedicinadeldeporte.com/articulos/upload/or03_delgado-ingles.pdf},
issn = {0212-8799},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
urldate = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Archivos de Medicina del Deporte},
pages = {305-309},
abstract = {Introduction: Physical exercise in the fasting state has been a controversial topic; however, some studies have shown a greater loss of body fat and better glycemic control in those who participate in aerobic training when fasting. Aim: To evaluate the glycemic response after a session of moderate or vigorous physical exercise in young women in the state of fasting. Material and method: A randomized clinical trial was carried out. Twenty-six women (19 to 22 years old) were randomly assigned to two intervention groups. The first group was trained at an intensity of 70% of maximum heart rate (MHR) for 30 minutes, and the second group at an intensity of 90% MHR for 15 minutes. Height (cm), weight (Kg), body mass index (BMI), fat percentage, and maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) during a stress test were evaluated. Blood glucose levels were checked before and after the exercise session of each group. Results: No significant changes were found in post-exercise blood glucose levels in any experimental group, and the existing differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Moderate or vigorous physical exercise during fasting did not show significant variations in blood glucose, which suggests that it is safe for healthy young women to train when fasting.},
key = {Exercise, Blood glucose, Athletic performance, Body composition},
keywords = {Athletic performance, Blood glucose, Exercise, Women's health},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Honors & Awards
UQAT – Health Research Student Emerging Award.
This award highlighted the quality of scientific articles published in the past year at the UQAT.
View moreUniversidad de Santander Achievement Award
The University of Santander granted a recognition, for the Senior Researcher (IS) categorization, within the framework of the call 894 of 2021, "National call for the recognition and measurement of research groups, technological development or innovation and the recognition of researchers from the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation - SNCTI, Colombia 2021".
View moreCAPT’s 25th Anniversary Scholarship for Early Career Investigator or Leader.
The Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics. A competition among applicants who completed a graduate program at a recognized Canadian academic institution and who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, the ability to innovate and/or lead within their respective program/academic institution/professional environment; based on an one letter of support, CV, and written statement.
View moreSecond place of the Physiotherapy and Kinesiology Latin American Faculty Research Award
[Capacity building in rehabilitation in Honduras through workshops: an international collaboration strategy]. International conference: X Encuentro Latinoamericano de Academicos en Fisioterapia y kinesiologia. Medellin, Colombia. [Online]. A paper competition among Latin-American senior researchers with a double-blind peer reviewed policy.
View morePostdoctoral Training Award (Citizens of other countries), Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS)
Project: Le projet PAIR - Exploiter le Registre québécois de la douleur et les bases de données administratives de la santé du Québec pour étudier l'utilisation réelle des opioids
View moreThe CRDCN Emerging Scholars Grant.
Project: Physical activity and chronic back disorders in Canadian adults. Canadian Research Data Centre Network, Canada.
View moreSecond place of the Physiotherapy and Kinesiology Latin American Faculty Research Award
[Capacity building in rehabilitation in Honduras through workshops: an international collaboration strategy]. International conference: IX Encuentro Latinoamericano de Academicos en Fisioterapia y kinesiologia. Barranquilla, Colombia. A paper competition among Latin-American senior researchers with a double-blind peer reviewed policy.
View moreUniversidad de Santander Achievement Award
This award recognizes researchers for having obtained the Senior Researcher Category in the Colombian Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (COLCIENCIAS). Bucaramanga, Colombia
View moreSecond prize of the best paper competition
[The Effects of Phase III and IV Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review]. International conference: VI Congreso de Solacur, V congreso internacional de rehabilitación cardiorespiratoria y II concurso de investigadores cardiorespiratorios. Cusco, Peru
View moreWinner of the Best Paper Presentation Competition
[Family influences on body mass index in low-income pre-kindergarten students of Floridablanca, Colombia]. National conference: XII Congreso Peruano de Nutrición. Sociedad Peruana de Nutricion. Lima, Peru.
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