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
2016
Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Gloria, G. E. Prada; Mendoza, G. L.; Hernández, M. N.
Socioeconomic factors associated with stunting in preschool attending an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia Journal Article
In: Revista Chilena de Nutrición, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 116-123, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Children, Nutrition
@article{RN13,
title = {Socioeconomic factors associated with stunting in preschool attending an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia},
author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and G. E. Prada Gloria and G. L. Mendoza and M. N. Hern\'{a}ndez},
url = {http://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-75182016000200002},
doi = {10.4067/s0717-75182016000200002},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutrici\'{o}n},
volume = {43},
number = {2},
pages = {116-123},
abstract = {Stunting is an indicator of human poverty and social development that causes a high economic burden on countries. The objective of this study was to determine the association between socioeconomic factors and z score height for age (HAZ) in preschool of the Colombo-German Foundation of Floridablanca, Colombia. A cross-sectional study was conducted. A random sample of 112 (2 to 5 years old) preschool of an institution for the low-income population was measured and weighed; their parents/caregivers answered a survey. The mean HAZ in preschool who live in households with more than one child (a) under 7 was lower compared with households with a child (a) under 7 years. Children living in housing with tenure called "possession untitled" scored lower mean HAZ compared with homeownership. Children living in households where the mother was the one who brings home were more HAZ compared with homes where the contributor was the father; this association remained in boys. In girls, none of the variables of the final model was found associated with HAZ. It is important to strengthen programs aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of the mothers who are household heads.},
key = {Socioeconomic factors, child nutrition disorders, stunting, poverty, preschool},
keywords = {Body Composition, Children, Nutrition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2015
Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Pinilla-Vasquez, C.; Quintero-Moya, S.
Perceptions of physiotherapists about practice workplace exercises in a health institution of Bucaramanga city, Colombia Journal Article
In: Rev. Obs. Deporte, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 22-29, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Exercise, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy
@article{JA1501,
title = {Perceptions of physiotherapists about practice workplace exercises in a health institution of Bucaramanga city, Colombia},
author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. Pinilla-Vasquez and S. Quintero-Moya},
url = {https://bkp.revistaobservatoriodeldeporte.cl/gallery/2%20oficial%20articulo%20vol%201%20num%202%202015%20rev%20odep.pdf},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-06-01},
urldate = {2015-06-01},
journal = {Rev. Obs. Deporte},
volume = {1},
number = {2},
pages = {22-29},
abstract = {Objective: To know the perception of physiotherapists from a health care provider institution about two weeks of workplace exercises in which they participated.
Methods: This is a qualitative study by focus group technique. Participants were nine physiotherapists from physiotherapy service from the Unidad Hospitalaria Los Comuneros who gave their perception about an intervention performed during working hours. The analysis consisted of the synthesis of the main ideas descriptively.
Results: The therapists recognized the importance of active breaks in the workplace because they felt with greater job performance and less fatigue. They claimed that the set time and duration of the activity were appropriate, as well as exercises and suggested recommendations were appropriate. Furthermore, they expressed a reduction of musculoskeletal discomfort and were motivated to provide continuity to the intervention.
Conclusions: The most important finding was the positive perception of physiotherapists towards the practice of workplace exercises, expressed in terms of increased job performance, less fatigue, reduction of musculoskeletal discomfort and welfare.},
key = {Perception, Workplace, Physiotherapy},
keywords = {Exercise, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methods: This is a qualitative study by focus group technique. Participants were nine physiotherapists from physiotherapy service from the Unidad Hospitalaria Los Comuneros who gave their perception about an intervention performed during working hours. The analysis consisted of the synthesis of the main ideas descriptively.
Results: The therapists recognized the importance of active breaks in the workplace because they felt with greater job performance and less fatigue. They claimed that the set time and duration of the activity were appropriate, as well as exercises and suggested recommendations were appropriate. Furthermore, they expressed a reduction of musculoskeletal discomfort and were motivated to provide continuity to the intervention.
Conclusions: The most important finding was the positive perception of physiotherapists towards the practice of workplace exercises, expressed in terms of increased job performance, less fatigue, reduction of musculoskeletal discomfort and welfare.
Villamizar-García, M. C.; Bueno-Balaguer, L. A.; Ordóñez-Chaussinant, M. X.; Martínez-Marín, R. P.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; vila-Galván, J. A.; López-Duarte, S. A.; Murillo-Rincón, G.; Rodríguez-Miranda, M. A.; Sanabria-Jerez, M.; Villar-Ballesta, K. J.
Characterization of disabled people with permanent limitations in mobility and self-care in Giron, Colombia Journal Article
In: Fisioterapia, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 237-245, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Disability, disability and health, evaluation, Mobility limitations, Self-care
@article{RN18,
title = {Characterization of disabled people with permanent limitations in mobility and self-care in Giron, Colombia},
author = {M. C. Villamizar-Garc\'{i}a and L. A. Bueno-Balaguer and M. X. Ord\'{o}\~{n}ez-Chaussinant and R. P. Mart\'{i}nez-Mar\'{i}n and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. A. vila-Galv\'{a}n and S. A. L\'{o}pez-Duarte and G. Murillo-Rinc\'{o}n and M. A. Rodr\'{i}guez-Miranda and M. Sanabria-Jerez and K. J. Villar-Ballesta},
url = {https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-fisioterapia-146-articulo-caracterizacion-discapacidad-poblacion-con-limitaciones-S0211563814001692, Elsevier},
doi = {10.1016/j.ft.2014.11.001},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Fisioterapia},
volume = {37},
number = {5},
pages = {237-245},
abstract = {Objective
To determine the characteristics of people with permanent limitations in mobility and self-care in 17 districts of the urban area of Giron, Santander 2012-2013.
Materials and methods
A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted using the tool Register for the Location and characterization of the disabled people (RLCDP), designed by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). Previously trained physiotherapy students interviewed caregivers or disabled people.
Results
A total of 189 people were studied of 50.3% women, and 45.5% between 60 and 100 years old. A large majority (79.9%) had alterations in body movement, hands, arms and legs. As regards activities and participation, 91% had difficulty walking, running, jumping, and 41.3% found it difficult to lead, move, and use objects with hands. Of the bodily functions, 60.3% involved mobility. General illness diseases were the main cause of disability (33.9%).
Conclusions
A high percentage of persons with permanent mobility limitations and caring for themselves in the urban area of Girona are older adults from socioeconomic level 2. The predominant mobility limitations are in the hands, arms, and legs, with involvement in at least two body structures.
},
keywords = {Disability, disability and health, evaluation, Mobility limitations, Self-care},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
To determine the characteristics of people with permanent limitations in mobility and self-care in 17 districts of the urban area of Giron, Santander 2012-2013.
Materials and methods
A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted using the tool Register for the Location and characterization of the disabled people (RLCDP), designed by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). Previously trained physiotherapy students interviewed caregivers or disabled people.
Results
A total of 189 people were studied of 50.3% women, and 45.5% between 60 and 100 years old. A large majority (79.9%) had alterations in body movement, hands, arms and legs. As regards activities and participation, 91% had difficulty walking, running, jumping, and 41.3% found it difficult to lead, move, and use objects with hands. Of the bodily functions, 60.3% involved mobility. General illness diseases were the main cause of disability (33.9%).
Conclusions
A high percentage of persons with permanent mobility limitations and caring for themselves in the urban area of Girona are older adults from socioeconomic level 2. The predominant mobility limitations are in the hands, arms, and legs, with involvement in at least two body structures.
Sánchez-Delgado, J. C.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Parra-Patiño, J.
Participation in a fitness program and functional capacity in patients undergoing angioplasty for acute coronary syndrome Journal Article
In: Fisioterapia, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 112-119, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Angioplasty, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise, Obesity, Rehabilitation
@article{RN21,
title = {Participation in a fitness program and functional capacity in patients undergoing angioplasty for acute coronary syndrome},
author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o},
url = {https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-fisioterapia-146-articulo-participacion-un-programa-acondicionamiento-fisico-S0211563814001357},
doi = {10.1016/j.ft.2014.08.001},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Fisioterapia},
volume = {37},
number = {3},
pages = {112-119},
abstract = {Objective: To describe the functional capacity of subjects who participated compared to those who did not participate in a Fitness program after undergoing coronary angioplasty.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 19 subjects (68.4% men) with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary angioplasty between June and August 2010, who were appropriate for conducting a stress test. The dependent variable was functional capacity assessed by the modified Bruce and Bruce protocols. The main independent variable was participation in the fitness program. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to establish the variables associated with functional capacity.
Results: We found that the subjects who attended the program achieved 2.57 MET above those who did not attend the program (P=.003), adjusted for history of hypertension and obesity. Conversely, obese people reached 3.04 MET less when compared with non-obese individuals, adjusted for program assistance and hypertension (P=.003).
Conclusions: In the adjusted analysis, an association was found between participation in a fitness program and functional capacity. Thus, inclusion and participation of subjects who have received percutaneous revascularization in a fitness program within their rehabilitation process is recommended.},
key = {Exercise, Obesity, Myocardial infarction, Angioplasty},
keywords = {Angioplasty, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise, Obesity, Rehabilitation},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 19 subjects (68.4% men) with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary angioplasty between June and August 2010, who were appropriate for conducting a stress test. The dependent variable was functional capacity assessed by the modified Bruce and Bruce protocols. The main independent variable was participation in the fitness program. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to establish the variables associated with functional capacity.
Results: We found that the subjects who attended the program achieved 2.57 MET above those who did not attend the program (P=.003), adjusted for history of hypertension and obesity. Conversely, obese people reached 3.04 MET less when compared with non-obese individuals, adjusted for program assistance and hypertension (P=.003).
Conclusions: In the adjusted analysis, an association was found between participation in a fitness program and functional capacity. Thus, inclusion and participation of subjects who have received percutaneous revascularization in a fitness program within their rehabilitation process is recommended.
Pinzón-Ríos, I. D.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Correa-Pérez, E. A.
Effects of functional training program in core muscles in women with fibromyalgia Journal Article
In: Revista Ciencias de la Salud, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 39-53, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Exercise, Fibromyalgia, Functional training, Physiotherapy, Women's health
@article{RN19,
title = {Effects of functional training program in core muscles in women with fibromyalgia},
author = {I. D. Pinz\'{o}n-R\'{i}os and A. Angarita-Fonseca and E. A. Correa-P\'{e}rez},
url = {https://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/3650},
doi = {10.12804/revsalud13.01.2015.03},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Revista Ciencias de la Salud},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {39-53},
abstract = {Objective: To evaluate the effects of a program of functional muscles core training targeting women with fibromyalgia.
Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental type trial was conducted, before and after an intervention, for 20 days, often three days/week, 60 minutes each session. In a single group of eight women, changes in muscle strength, pain, quality of life related to health and physical activity were evaluated.
Results: An increase in repetitions of the test trunk flexion, time on the left and right bridge testing lateral and prone bridge the test were found. All features of pain decreased, and, according to the S-FIQ, a decrease in morning fatigue, stiffness and anxiety was reported. Also, Met's/minute-weeks increased after the intervention.
Conclusion: These data suggest that functional program core muscle training is effective in increasing muscle strength, pain modulation, functional performance optimization, and increased levels of physical activity in women with fibromyalgia.},
key = {Fibromyalgia, Functional training, Physiotherapy},
keywords = {Exercise, Fibromyalgia, Functional training, Physiotherapy, Women's health},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental type trial was conducted, before and after an intervention, for 20 days, often three days/week, 60 minutes each session. In a single group of eight women, changes in muscle strength, pain, quality of life related to health and physical activity were evaluated.
Results: An increase in repetitions of the test trunk flexion, time on the left and right bridge testing lateral and prone bridge the test were found. All features of pain decreased, and, according to the S-FIQ, a decrease in morning fatigue, stiffness and anxiety was reported. Also, Met's/minute-weeks increased after the intervention.
Conclusion: These data suggest that functional program core muscle training is effective in increasing muscle strength, pain modulation, functional performance optimization, and increased levels of physical activity in women with fibromyalgia.
Pinzón-Ochoa, M. I.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Niño-Pinzón, D. M.
Achievement of technological and scientific capacity in physical therapy services of Bucaramanga and Floridablanca Journal Article
In: Revista de Salud Publica, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 254-266, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Health services, Physiotherapy, Quality of Health Care
@article{RN17,
title = {Achievement of technological and scientific capacity in physical therapy services of Bucaramanga and Floridablanca},
author = {M. I. Pinz\'{o}n-Ochoa and A. Angarita-Fonseca and D. M. Ni\~{n}o-Pinz\'{o}n},
url = {https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revsaludpublica/article/view/51934},
doi = {10.15446/rsap.v17n2.51934},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Revista de Salud Publica},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {254-266},
abstract = {Objective: To identify the achievement of the condition of technological and scientific capacity of a sample of physical therapy and respiratory services from the urban area of Floridablanca and Bucaramanga.
Methodology: A descriptive study was performed with a set of samples not based on probabilities out of convenience. The sample consisted of four health service provider institutions in the town of Floridablanca and three institutions from the urban area of Bucaramanga. During the year 2011, two checklists were applied in order to verify the fulfillment of standards of habilitation and to find the reasons for their non-compliance in some of their requisites.
Results: Three institutions in Floridablanca belong to the first level of care and one to the second level of care; the standards with the lowest fulfillments are Risk follow-up with a median fulfillment score of 0 (Range: 0-12); Medical Records of care with a median of 9.5 (Range: 0-100) and the standard of priority procedures with a median of 18 (Range: 9-27). In Bucaramanga, two institutions belong to the second level of care and one to the third level of care. The lowest standards in fulfillment were: Medications and devices with zero for one institution, Priority procedures with a median of 60 (Range: 0-89) and physical installations with a median of 73 (Range: 64-84).
Conclusions: The results show a non-compliance with the essential requisites of habilitation even though these are demanded by the territorial organizations in each health department, district, and municipality.},
key = {Health services, quality of health care, respiratory therapy},
keywords = {Health services, Physiotherapy, Quality of Health Care},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methodology: A descriptive study was performed with a set of samples not based on probabilities out of convenience. The sample consisted of four health service provider institutions in the town of Floridablanca and three institutions from the urban area of Bucaramanga. During the year 2011, two checklists were applied in order to verify the fulfillment of standards of habilitation and to find the reasons for their non-compliance in some of their requisites.
Results: Three institutions in Floridablanca belong to the first level of care and one to the second level of care; the standards with the lowest fulfillments are Risk follow-up with a median fulfillment score of 0 (Range: 0-12); Medical Records of care with a median of 9.5 (Range: 0-100) and the standard of priority procedures with a median of 18 (Range: 9-27). In Bucaramanga, two institutions belong to the second level of care and one to the third level of care. The lowest standards in fulfillment were: Medications and devices with zero for one institution, Priority procedures with a median of 60 (Range: 0-89) and physical installations with a median of 73 (Range: 64-84).
Conclusions: The results show a non-compliance with the essential requisites of habilitation even though these are demanded by the territorial organizations in each health department, district, and municipality.
Carreño, L. M.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Pinto, A. L.; Delgado, A. N.; García, L. M.
Health related quality of life and urinary incontinence in women with overweight and obesity in Bucaramanga, Colombia Journal Article
In: Revista Ciencias de la Salud, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 63-76, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Quality of life, Urinary incontinence, Women's health
@article{RN20,
title = {Health related quality of life and urinary incontinence in women with overweight and obesity in Bucaramanga, Colombia},
author = {L. M. Carre\~{n}o and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. L. Pinto and A. N. Delgado and L. M. Garc\'{i}a},
url = {https://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/3652},
doi = {10.12804/revsalud13.01.2015.05 },
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Revista Ciencias de la Salud},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {63-76},
abstract = {Objective: To determine the association between quality of life health-related (HRQL) and urinary incontinence (UI) in a population of overweight women in the urban area of Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Materials and methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in March and May 2012. The sample consisted of 63 randomly selected women; median age was 46 years with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 65 years, 76% were overweight, and 24% were obese. We assessed the HRQL with the SF-36 questionnaire and lower urinary tract symptoms quality of life questionnaire (ICIQ-FLUTSqol). Urinary incontinence was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire, short-form (ICIQ-IU Short Form).
Results: The overall prevalence of UI was 39.7%; 28.6% was Stress UI, mixed UI 11.1%.There were no statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of SF-36 in women with and without UI. The dimension with the lowest score in women with IU was Energy-Fatigue (63.4). The HRQL score assessed with the ICIQ-FLUTSqol questionnaire was 27 with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 55.
Conclusion: In women with overweight, we do not find statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of HR-QOL when comparing women with and without UI.},
key = {Quality of life, Women's health, Urinary incontinence, Body Mass Index, Obesity, Overweight.},
keywords = {Body Composition, Quality of life, Urinary incontinence, Women's health},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Materials and methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in March and May 2012. The sample consisted of 63 randomly selected women; median age was 46 years with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 65 years, 76% were overweight, and 24% were obese. We assessed the HRQL with the SF-36 questionnaire and lower urinary tract symptoms quality of life questionnaire (ICIQ-FLUTSqol). Urinary incontinence was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire, short-form (ICIQ-IU Short Form).
Results: The overall prevalence of UI was 39.7%; 28.6% was Stress UI, mixed UI 11.1%.There were no statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of SF-36 in women with and without UI. The dimension with the lowest score in women with IU was Energy-Fatigue (63.4). The HRQL score assessed with the ICIQ-FLUTSqol questionnaire was 27 with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 55.
Conclusion: In women with overweight, we do not find statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of HR-QOL when comparing women with and without UI.
Sanchez-Delgado, J. C.; Jacome-Hortua, A.; Pinzon, S.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Content validity of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale Journal Article
In: Revista Universidad y Salud, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 170-176, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Rehabilitation, Reproducibility of Results
@article{RN16,
title = {Content validity of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale},
author = {J. C. Sanchez-Delgado and A. Jacome-Hortua and S. Pinzon and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://revistas.udenar.edu.co/index.php/usalud/article/view/2695/pdf},
doi = {10.22267/rus.151702.2},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Revista Universidad y Salud},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {170-176},
abstract = {Introduction: This research was based on the absence of instruments with appropriate psychometric properties, adapted for Colombia, which evaluate the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation programs. Objective: To determine the validity of the content of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation in the Colombian population. Methods and materials: A study of diagnostic tests was done. In the first phase, two native speakers of Spanish and one of English were required to translate and retro-translate the original questionnaire. In the second phase, the transcultural adaptation was done and the validity of content was assessed by a panel of four experts with experience in research, sports medicine and cardiac rehabilitation. Results: The instrument was translated and adapted to Colombian Spanish. The panel of experts decided to remove item 18 from the original scale. The content validity index was acceptable for the majority of the items, except for items 10, 15 and 18, where modifications were made in terms of words, phrases or conjugations according to the recommendations of the panel. On the other hand, the IVC in relevance was 0.86 and relevance of 0.88. Conclusion: There is an instrument that evaluates the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation adapted to the Colombian population programs and with content validity, so the results to be obtained from the application of the scale will be valid. However, it is suggested to continue with the evaluation of the reproducibility of the instrument.},
keywords = {Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Rehabilitation, Reproducibility of Results},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Ariza-García, C. L.; Parra-Patiño, J.; Otárola-Veas, A. V.; Suárez-Rodríguez, L. V.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Health related fitness of schoolchildren aged 8-12 years of a public school from Bucaramanga Journal Article
In: UstaSalud, vol. 24, pp. 32-39, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Muscle Strength, Physical Fitness
@article{RN15,
title = {Health related fitness of schoolchildren aged 8-12 years of a public school from Bucaramanga},
author = {C. L. Ariza-Garc\'{i}a and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o and A. V. Ot\'{a}rola-Veas and L. V. Su\'{a}rez-Rodr\'{i}guez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {http://revistas.ustabuca.edu.co/index.php/USTASALUD_ODONTOLOGIA/article/view/1907},
doi = {10.15332/us.v14i1.1907},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {UstaSalud},
volume = {24},
pages = {32-39},
abstract = {Objectives: to determine the level of RPF and to explore the association among aerobic fitness, flexibility and muscle strength with overweight and obesity in schoolchildren 8-12 years.
Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed; we selected for convenience the fourth and fifth degrees from the “Instituto Tecnologico Salesiano Eloy Valenzuela”. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was determined according to the WHO-CDC and the FITNESS-GRAM. The HRPF was assessed using the FITNESSGRAM battery. Simple and multiple Poisson regression models were applied to calculate prevalence ratios (PR) and their confidence intervals of 95% (CI 95%).
Results: a total of 66 students (10.4 ± 0.82 years), 19.6% women, and 48.5% of the fourth grade, were included. 78.8% and 39.4% were below the healthy fitness zone in the trunk extension strength and the aerobic fitness qualities, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity according to WHO-CDC criteria was 30.3%. The physical qualities associated with overweight and obesity were aerobic fitness (PR 2.32 CI 95% 1.08 to 4.96) and muscle strength of upper limbs (PR CI 95% 1.28 to 9.69 3.53).
Conclusions: the percentage of children below the healthy area was higher in the muscular strength and aerobic fitness physical qualities. Which were associated with overweight and obesity. This is especially relevant given that adequate aerobic fitness in childhood has been linked to a healthier cardio-metabolic profile.},
key = {Physical fitness; body mass index; muscle strength; child},
keywords = {Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Muscle Strength, Physical Fitness},
pubstate = {published},
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Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed; we selected for convenience the fourth and fifth degrees from the “Instituto Tecnologico Salesiano Eloy Valenzuela”. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was determined according to the WHO-CDC and the FITNESS-GRAM. The HRPF was assessed using the FITNESSGRAM battery. Simple and multiple Poisson regression models were applied to calculate prevalence ratios (PR) and their confidence intervals of 95% (CI 95%).
Results: a total of 66 students (10.4 ± 0.82 years), 19.6% women, and 48.5% of the fourth grade, were included. 78.8% and 39.4% were below the healthy fitness zone in the trunk extension strength and the aerobic fitness qualities, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity according to WHO-CDC criteria was 30.3%. The physical qualities associated with overweight and obesity were aerobic fitness (PR 2.32 CI 95% 1.08 to 4.96) and muscle strength of upper limbs (PR CI 95% 1.28 to 9.69 3.53).
Conclusions: the percentage of children below the healthy area was higher in the muscular strength and aerobic fitness physical qualities. Which were associated with overweight and obesity. This is especially relevant given that adequate aerobic fitness in childhood has been linked to a healthier cardio-metabolic profile.
Prada, G. E.; Gutierrez, M. M.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
In: Revista Chilena de Nutrición, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 337-344, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Children, Nutrition
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title = {Association between socioeconomic factors and body mass index among low-income preschoolers from an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia},
author = {G. E. Prada and M. M. Gutierrez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {http://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-75182015000400003},
doi = {10.4067/s0717-75182015000400003},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutrici\'{o}n},
volume = {42},
number = {4},
pages = {337-344},
abstract = {We determined the association between socioeconomic factors and body mass index z-score (BMIZ) in preschoolers from the Colombo-German Foundation from Floridablanca, Colombia. Height and weight were measured in a random sample of 112 preschool children aged 2-5 years of age; their parents or care-giver answered a survey. The multiple generalized linear models showed in the whole sample that BMIZ significantly decreased with household's socioeconomic strata 1 and 2 compared with strata zero, and in high-income families. In girls, BMIZ significantly increased when another family member, neighbour, or friend was responsible for deciding about feeding on weekdays. In boys, BMIZ increased when they ate alone and when their grandmother was responsible for preparing food on weekdays. It is conceded that socioeconomic factors influencing BMIZ are similar to those that influence health inequity},
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