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
2019
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
https://angarita-fonseca.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2019Angarita-LBP.pdf, Full text},
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},
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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}
}
Delgado, J. C. Sanchez; Horua, A. Jacome; Martinez, B. Larios; Pinzon, S.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Reliability of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation Journal Article
In: Revista Colombiana de Cardiologia, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 84-91, 2018.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Angioplasty, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Hearth diseases, Reproducibility of Results
@article{RN5,
title = {Reliability of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation},
author = {J. C. Sanchez Delgado and A. Jacome Horua and B. Larios Martinez and S. Pinzon and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://www.rccardiologia.com/previos/RCC%202018%20Vol.%2025/RCC_2018_25_1_ENE-FEB/RCC_2018_25_1_084-091.pdf},
doi = {10.1016/j.rccar.2017.08.014},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
urldate = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Revista Colombiana de Cardiologia},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {84-91},
abstract = {Introduction: The barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation was designed to evaluate participation barriers and patient adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs as used in Canadian studies. The cultural adaptation and validation of its contents to the Colombian context was previously evaluated before assessing its reliability.
Objective: To determine the internal consistency and the test-retest reproducibility of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation in a Colombian population.
Methods: The study included 30 patients (66.6% male, mean age = 67.0 ± 11.0 years), who were subjected to a percutaneous revascularisation in the Bucaramanga Los Comuneros University Hospital, Colombia, completed the scale at two times, with an interval of two months between them. The Cronbach-alpha coefficients and the intra-class coefficients (ICC) were calculated.
Results: The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the scale and the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation was good (Cronbach-alpha = 0.84). The ICC found was 0.711 (95% CI; 0.423-0.860). The reproducibility by domains was as follows: for the logistic factor (ICC: 0.76; 95% CI; 0.56-0.88); for the comorbidities/functional state (ICC: 0.73; 95% CI; 0.51-0.86); for the health perception factor (ICC: 0.66; 95% CI; 0.38-0.83; and finally for the work/time conflicts factor (ICC: 0.56; 95% CI; 0.29-0.78). The mean score per patient was 2.3 ± 0.7 and 2.0 ± 0.7 in the first and second evaluation, respectively (p = .0071).
Conclusion: The barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation has an acceptable reliability in the Colombian population evaluated. The identification of barriers using this scale will help to develop strategies to increase the participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs focused on the real needs of the patients.},
key = {Angioplasty, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Ischaemic heart disease},
keywords = {Angioplasty, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Hearth diseases, Reproducibility of Results},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Objective: To determine the internal consistency and the test-retest reproducibility of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation in a Colombian population.
Methods: The study included 30 patients (66.6% male, mean age = 67.0 ± 11.0 years), who were subjected to a percutaneous revascularisation in the Bucaramanga Los Comuneros University Hospital, Colombia, completed the scale at two times, with an interval of two months between them. The Cronbach-alpha coefficients and the intra-class coefficients (ICC) were calculated.
Results: The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the scale and the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation was good (Cronbach-alpha = 0.84). The ICC found was 0.711 (95% CI; 0.423-0.860). The reproducibility by domains was as follows: for the logistic factor (ICC: 0.76; 95% CI; 0.56-0.88); for the comorbidities/functional state (ICC: 0.73; 95% CI; 0.51-0.86); for the health perception factor (ICC: 0.66; 95% CI; 0.38-0.83; and finally for the work/time conflicts factor (ICC: 0.56; 95% CI; 0.29-0.78). The mean score per patient was 2.3 ± 0.7 and 2.0 ± 0.7 in the first and second evaluation, respectively (p = .0071).
Conclusion: The barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation has an acceptable reliability in the Colombian population evaluated. The identification of barriers using this scale will help to develop strategies to increase the participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs focused on the real needs of the patients.
2017
Niño, C. A.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Rayón, G. A. Villamizar
Effect of stretching versus stretching after application of ultrasound on the extensibility of the hamstring muscles in adult women Journal Article
In: UstaSalud, vol. 16, pp. 35-42, 2017.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Extensibility, Flexibility, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Stretching, Ultrasound, Women's health
@article{RN6,
title = {Effect of stretching versus stretching after application of ultrasound on the extensibility of the hamstring muscles in adult women},
author = {C. A. Niño and A. Angarita-Fonseca and G. A. Villamizar Rayón},
url = {http://revistas.ustabuca.edu.co/index.php/USTASALUD_ODONTOLOGIA/article/view/2018},
doi = {10.15332/us.v16i0.2018},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
urldate = {2017-01-01},
journal = {UstaSalud},
volume = {16},
pages = {35-42},
abstract = {Objective: To compare the effects of SM versus US+SM on the extensibility of the hamstring muscles in adult women. Methods: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial was conducted. Fourteen women (22.3 ± 3.9 years) were randomly assigned to two groups, SM (7 minutes) prior US (US + SM), n=8 and SM for 7 minutes, n=6. The differences between assessments were compared using student’s t-test; the effect of the intervention was evaluated by analysis of covariance. Results: Significantly increased flexibility of lower limbs in both groups. In the US + SM group increased -8.75 ± 5.5; while increasing in the SM group was -3.5 ± 2.7; when comparing the groups, no statistically significant differences were found. A statistically significant increase was found in final grades in the US + SM intervention group, -5.8 (95% CI: - 10.9; -0.67p = 0.030) compared with the SM group adjusting only for baseline score. Conclusion: A single exposure to US + SM is sufficient to enhance the gains in hamstring extensibility in adult women compared to SM.},
keywords = {Extensibility, Flexibility, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Stretching, Ultrasound, Women's health},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2016
Herrera-Anaya, E.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Herrera-Galindo, V. M.; Martínez-Marín, R. D. P.; Rodríguez-Bayona, C. N.
Association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study from Colombia Journal Article
In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, vol. 58, no. 9, pp. 936-941, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurology, Nutrition
@article{RN10,
title = {Association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study from Colombia},
author = {E. Herrera-Anaya and A. Angarita-Fonseca and V. M. Herrera-Galindo and R. D. P. Mart\'{i}nez-Mar\'{i}n and C. N. Rodr\'{i}guez-Bayona},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dmcn.13108},
doi = {10.1111/dmcn.13108},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology},
volume = {58},
number = {9},
pages = {936-941},
abstract = {Aim: To determine the association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy (CP) residing in an urban area in a developing country.
Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 177 children (ages 2\textendash12y, 59.3% male) with a diagnosis of CP who were attending rehabilitation centres in Bucaramanga, Colombia (2012\textendash2013). A physiotherapist evaluated patients using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS, levels I to V). Nutritional status was evaluated by nutritionists and classified according to the World Health Organization growth charts. We used linear and multinomial logistic regression methods to determine the associations.
Results: There were 39.5%, 6.8%, 5.6%, 16.4%, and 31.6% patients classified in levels I to V respectively. The mean adjusted differences for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age, and height-for-weight z-scores were significantly larger for children classified in levels II to V compared with those in level I. The children classified in levels IV and V were more likely to have malnutrition (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 5.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.27\textendash14.0) and stunting (OR 8.42; 95% CI 2.90\textendash24.4) than those classified in GMFCS levels I to III.
Interpretation: Stunting and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among paediatric patients with CP, and both are directly associated with higher levels of gross motor dysfunction.},
keywords = {Body Composition, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurology, Nutrition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 177 children (ages 2–12y, 59.3% male) with a diagnosis of CP who were attending rehabilitation centres in Bucaramanga, Colombia (2012–2013). A physiotherapist evaluated patients using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS, levels I to V). Nutritional status was evaluated by nutritionists and classified according to the World Health Organization growth charts. We used linear and multinomial logistic regression methods to determine the associations.
Results: There were 39.5%, 6.8%, 5.6%, 16.4%, and 31.6% patients classified in levels I to V respectively. The mean adjusted differences for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age, and height-for-weight z-scores were significantly larger for children classified in levels II to V compared with those in level I. The children classified in levels IV and V were more likely to have malnutrition (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 5.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.27–14.0) and stunting (OR 8.42; 95% CI 2.90–24.4) than those classified in GMFCS levels I to III.
Interpretation: Stunting and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among paediatric patients with CP, and both are directly associated with higher levels of gross motor dysfunction.
Sánchez-Delgado, J. C.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Hortua, A. Jacome; Malaver-Vega, Y.; Schmalbach-Aponte, E.; Díaz-Díaz, C.
In: Revista Colombiana de Cardiología, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 141-147, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Coronary disease, Rehabilitation, Secondary prevention
@article{RN11,
title = {Barriers for the participation in cardiac rehabilitation programmes in patients undergoing percutaneous revascularisation due to a coronary disease},
author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. Jacome Hortua and Y. Malaver-Vega and E. Schmalbach-Aponte and C. D\'{i}az-D\'{i}az},
url = {http://doi.org/10.1016/J.RCCAR.2015.08.009},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Revista Colombiana de Cardiolog\'{i}a},
volume = {23},
number = {2},
pages = {141-147},
abstract = {Introduction: Cardiac rehabilitation programmes encourage lifestyle changes and reduce the recurrence of morbidity and mortality by 25 %. Nevertheless, the attendance rate to such programmes varies between 7.5 and 29%, and around 40 to 50 % of users abandon the treatment during the early stages.
Motivation: To describe the barriers found in those who participated or not in cardiac rehabilitation programmes after percutaneous revascularization.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 30 patients, who have applied the barrier scale for cardiac rehabilitation, using Likert-type questions, where the highest scores indicated a bigger perception of the barrier to participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme.
Results: The major barriers per item were: «I find this exercise is tiring and/or painful» with an average of 2.86, followed by «I currently exercise» and «I did not know about cardiac rehabilitation» with an average of 2.73. The lowest score was: «Many people have heart problems and do not go», with 1.73. More barriers were shown in those who did not attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme (p \< 0.05) than those who did; in addition, most barriers were found in the fields of perceived needs and comorbidities/functional state (p \< 0.05). This indicates a lack of orientation and education when it comes to the benefits that users could obtain by joining and participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, no matter how they feel or the type of functional limitations they may have.},
keywords = {Cardiac Rehabilitation, Coronary disease, Rehabilitation, Secondary prevention},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Motivation: To describe the barriers found in those who participated or not in cardiac rehabilitation programmes after percutaneous revascularization.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 30 patients, who have applied the barrier scale for cardiac rehabilitation, using Likert-type questions, where the highest scores indicated a bigger perception of the barrier to participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme.
Results: The major barriers per item were: «I find this exercise is tiring and/or painful» with an average of 2.86, followed by «I currently exercise» and «I did not know about cardiac rehabilitation» with an average of 2.73. The lowest score was: «Many people have heart problems and do not go», with 1.73. More barriers were shown in those who did not attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme (p < 0.05) than those who did; in addition, most barriers were found in the fields of perceived needs and comorbidities/functional state (p < 0.05). This indicates a lack of orientation and education when it comes to the benefits that users could obtain by joining and participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, no matter how they feel or the type of functional limitations they may have.
Moreno-Collazos, J. E.; Cruz-Bermudez, H. F.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Vélez-Ramírez, A.
Evaluation of the perception of a university group of teachers about education as a social phenomenon in Colombia Journal Article
In: Revista Electrónica Educare, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 170-180, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Development, Education, Research, Sociology
@article{RN12,
title = {Evaluation of the perception of a university group of teachers about education as a social phenomenon in Colombia},
author = {J. E. Moreno-Collazos and H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. V\'{e}lez-Ram\'{i}rez},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.15359/ree.20-3.8},
doi = {10.15359/ree.20-3.8},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Revista Electr\'{o}nica Educare},
volume = {20},
number = {3},
pages = {170-180},
abstract = {This paper aims to evaluate the perception of a university group of teachers about education as a social phenomenon. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with a group of university teachers in Bogota, Colombia, in October 2014. A survey was applied in order to evaluate the perception about education as a social phenomenon; the data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 19. The population studied consisted of 60 university professors with an average age of 42.2 ± 14.4 years, and with 6.15 years of teaching practice. Male gender was predominant with 53% (n = 32). There were statistically significant differences in the results related to the concept of education (p = 0.05 to 0.00) and to the following items: "Do you consider that investment in public education is enough?" (p = 0.02), "Is education a political model?" (P = 0.03); in aggregate age, "Is access to higher education conceived by the Colombian government with social concern?", "Does the environment influence the Colombian student's education development?" (p = 0.02 to 0.00); it was the same case for the interpretive sociology for the item "Are patterns of educational assessment adequate in the country?" (p = 0.04). In conclusion, it was found that there are differences in teachers' conceptions about the construction of education as a social phenomenon.f education as a social phenomenon by finding differences between the conceptions of it in teaching.},
key = {Education, Development, History, Research, Sociology},
keywords = {Development, Education, Research, Sociology},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Sánchez-Delgado, J. C.; Pinzón, S. G. Escobar; Camacho, J. D. Vega; Solano, A. J. Porras; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Attitudes towards exercise and physical activity in health professionals: A cross-sectional study, 2015 Journal Article
In: Archivos de Medicina (Col), vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 237-245, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Attitude, Exercise, Physical Activity
@article{RN9,
title = {Attitudes towards exercise and physical activity in health professionals: A cross-sectional study, 2015},
author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and S. G. Escobar Pinz\'{o}n and J. D. Vega Camacho and A. J. Porras Solano and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {http://doi.org/10.30554/ARCHMED.16.2.1295.2016},
doi = {10.30554/ARCHMED.16.2.1295.2016},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Archivos de Medicina (Col)},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {237-245},
abstract = {Objective: to describe attitudes towards exercise and compliance with the recommendations of Physical Activity (PA) of health professionals belonging to an Institutional Health Service Providers (IHSP) from Bucaramanga. Materials and methods: a descriptive exploratory study, conducted in 33 subjects (36.06 ± 7.77 years, 72.73% women) who were given a questionnaire that included 7 questions in a Likert-type scale, two multiple-choice single answers, and the short version of the IPAQ. Results: most reports have a good attitude towards physical exercise and 42.4% meet the recommendations of PA according to WHO. In the exploratory analysis, the attitude related to achieving the recommendations of physical activity was, I am satisfied with the education in physical exercise I have received. Those who reported disagree, strongly disagree, neither agree nor disagree met lesser extent these recommendations (p = 0.039). Conclusions: all the participants evaluated recommend having good physical activity habits, exercising, and also they suggest AF to prevent and deal with illnesses. On the other hand, it was noticed that not being satisfied with the academic knowledge learned about physical exercise can be an obstacle to follow all the physical activity recommendations.},
key = {exercise, attitude, physical activity},
keywords = {Attitude, Exercise, Physical Activity},
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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