Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1982. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 48-51).

<p>Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, and it is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, death and disability worldwide, especially in developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded as a commonly accepted modality for preventing and treating hypertension. However, despite its known benefits, this modality of treatment and prevention of&nbsp / hypertension continues to be underused. The present study aimed to determine the demographic, social and health-related factors that are associated with levels of physical activity participation among adults with hypertension in Kigali, Rwanda. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 252 adults with hypertension and 87 healthcare professionals through the Godin Leisure-Time&nbsp / Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) and Physical Activity Exit Interview (PAEI). Two thirds of the participants (69.44%) were classified as sedentary. The following factors were found to be significantly&nbsp / (P&lt / 0.05) associated with the levels of physical activity: age, marital status, and level of education, residence, tobacco / past and current users, alcohol / current user, diabetes mellitus, BMI, perceived health status, self-efficacy, and blood pressure. None of the healthcare professionals were considered good physical activity counsellor. The findings of the present study highlight the need for the implementation of health promotion strategies aimed at promoting physical activity lifestyle among individuals with hypertension in Rwanda. Efforts should be made in educating people with hypertension on the benefits of integrating regular physical&nbsp / activity in their daily lives. Furthermore, healthcare professionals should be educated concerning how to promote physical&nbsp / activity to all patients especially those with hypertension.</p>

<p>Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, and it is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, death and disability worldwide, especially in developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded as a commonly accepted modality for preventing and treating hypertension. However, despite its known benefits, this modality of treatment and prevention of&nbsp / hypertension continues to be underused. The present study aimed to determine the demographic, social and health-related factors that are associated with levels of physical activity participation among adults with hypertension in Kigali, Rwanda. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 252 adults with hypertension and 87 healthcare professionals through the Godin Leisure-Time&nbsp / Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) and Physical Activity Exit Interview (PAEI). Two thirds of the participants (69.44%) were classified as sedentary. The following factors were found to be significantly&nbsp / (P&lt / 0.05) associated with the levels of physical activity: age, marital status, and level of education, residence, tobacco / past and current users, alcohol / current user, diabetes mellitus, BMI, perceived health status, self-efficacy, and blood pressure. None of the healthcare professionals were considered good physical activity counsellor. The findings of the present study highlight the need for the implementation of health promotion strategies aimed at promoting physical activity lifestyle among individuals with hypertension in Rwanda. Efforts should be made in educating people with hypertension on the benefits of integrating regular physical&nbsp / activity in their daily lives. Furthermore, healthcare professionals should be educated concerning how to promote physical&nbsp / activity to all patients especially those with hypertension.</p>

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Vita. "August 2007" Includes bibliographical references.

Submitted by Adriana Martinez (amartinez@unoeste.br) on 2018-02-07T17:06:20Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Francilene.pdf: 356698 bytes, checksum: 1dbb03ec82dfb5f6f0997237b2784d9a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-02-07T17:06:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Francilene.pdf: 356698 bytes, checksum: 1dbb03ec82dfb5f6f0997237b2784d9a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-10-30 / Introduction: Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) is a serious public health problem, especially for the elderly, and can lead to concentric hypertrophy an important risk factor for heart failure, which is considered a predictor of increased cardiovascular morbimortality. Studies have shown that High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) may also be indicated for hypertensive patients. However, to the authors’ knowledge, no studies have evaluated HIIT in cardiac remodeling of animals with systemic arterial hypertension. Objective: to evaluate in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) submitted to HIIT, pressure control, exercise tolerance and cardiac remodeling. Methods: 20 SHR rats were divided into two groups: sedentary (SHR-SED, n= 9) and HIIT training (SHR-HIIT, n= 11); and Wistar Kyoto rats composed the control group (WKY, n= 6), 12 months of age. The animals were familiarized with HIIT for a week with 10 minutes on the treadmill adapted for rodents. An incremental stress test was performed to exhaustion to adjust exercise intensity. The HIIT was performed five times a week for eight weeks. Before and after HIIT, blood pressure (BP) was measured by plethysmography and a maximal exercise capacity test was performed. Cardiac remodeling was assessed through echocardiography and after euthanasia, the isolated papillary muscle was evaluated. For comparison between groups, we used ANOVA followed by the Tukey test or Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p <0.05). Results: HIIT decreased the variation (Δ%) of SBP (SHR-SED=Δ% 12.5 vs. SHR-HIIT=Δ% -4.34; p = 0.005), increased the distance traveled, being 82.7% higher in the SHR-HIIT group (SHR-SED=183.0±88.08m; vs. SHR-HIIT=1126.0±187.1m; p<0.001) and reduced the resting tension of the papillary muscle (WKY=0.77 ± 0.216; SHR-SED=1.26 ± 0.20; SHR-HIIT=0.67 ± 0.23; p=0.0001). Conclusion: In SHR rats, HIIT decreased BP variation, improved functional capacity and ameliorated pathological cardiac remodeling. / Introdução: a Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS), um grave problema de saúde pública, pode levar à hipertrofia concêntrica – um importante fator de risco para insuficiência cardíaca, que é considerada um preditor de maior morbimortalidade cardiovascular. Estudos evidenciam que o Treinamento Intervalado de Alta Intensidade (HIIT) pode ser indicado para hipertensos. Entretanto, para conhecimento, não há estudos que avaliaram o HIIT na remodelação cardíaca de animais com hipertensão arterial sistêmica. Objetivo: avaliar em ratos espontaneamente hipertensos (SHR) submetidos ao HIIT, o controle pressórico, a tolerância aos exercícios e o remodelamento cardíaco. Métodos: foram utilizados 20 ratos SHR divididos em dois grupos: sedentários (SHR-SED, n=9) e com treinamento HIIT (SHR-HIIT, n=11); e ratos Wistar Kyoto no grupo controle (WKY, n=6), com 12 meses. Os animais foram familiarizados antes do início do teste durante uma semana com 10 minutos, na velocidade de 6 metros por minutos na esteira adaptada para roedores. Realizou-se um teste de esforço incremental, iniciando-se com 10 minutos de aquecimento na velocidade de 6 metros por minutos, sem inclinação até que os ratos chegassem a exaustão, para graduar a intensidade do exercício. O HIIT foi executado cinco vezes por semana, durante oito semanas. Antes e após o HIIT, a pressão arterial (PA) foi aferida por pletismosgrafia e foi realizado um teste de capacidade máxima ao exercício. O remodelamento cardíaco foi avaliado pelo ecocardiograma e, após eutanásia, avaliou-se o músculo papilar isolado. Para comparação entre os grupos foi utilizado ANOVA seguido de Tukey ou Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn’s (p<0.05). Resultados: o HIIT diminuiu a PAS (SHR-SED=Δ%12.05 vs. SHR-HIIT=Δ%-4.34; p=0.005), aumentou a distância percorrida, sendo 82,7% maior no grupo SHR-HIIT (SHR-SED=183.0±88.08m vs. SHR-HIIT=1126.0±187.1m; p<0.0001) e reduziu a tensão de repouso do músculo papilar (WKY=0.77 ± 0.216; SHR-SED=1.26 ± 0.20; SHR-HITT=0.67 ± 0.23; p=0.0001). Conclusão: o HIIT em ratos SHR diminuiu a variação da PA, melhorou a capacidade funcional e amenizou o remodelamento cardíaco patológico.