Nível de atividade física em mulheres idosas e fatores associados

The objective of the research was to evaluate the level of physical activity in elderly women and their associated factors. This is an observational-descriptive, quantitative cross-sectional study. 110 elderly women enrolled in language courses by the Open University of the Third Age (UNATI) at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), in the city of Recife-PE, were evaluated. The level of physical activity, sexual function and satisfaction, body image, sociodemographic and clinical conditions were analyzed. It was found that 82.7% of the elderly women were considered active, the majority in domestic activities, while physical activities at work were the worst (90% of the elderly women were inactive). Most elderly women who had a good level of physical activity (PA), did not drink alcohol and did not smoke, with a relationship between the variables PA, alcohol and cigarette use. It was concluded that the absence of the use of psychoactive substances in the lifestyle of these elderly women resulted in a good level of physical activity.