Luisa Aires
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3857460 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Luisa Aires |
| PRENOMES | Luisa |
| SOBRENOME | Aires |
| ASSINATURA | AIRES L |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Universidade do Porto |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5649-276X |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2007 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Location-Based Games as Tools for Leisure in a Military Community
Digital media increasingly affect how people interact with their surroundings, leading to rising levels of indoor screen time. This study examines how locative media technologies can enhance meaningful leisure and learning experiences in outdoor settings. Our goal is to understand the role of location-based games in improving outdoor leisure by implementing a geolocation program within a military community at an Armed Forces base. Therefore, we c…
From Presence to Proximity in Online Higher Education
This article examines how students experience and build relational ties in online higher education. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, it analyses students’ lived and desired relationships across four domains: the online campus, the degree programme, teachers, and peers. One hundred and forty-four students completed an open-ended questionnaire. Their narratives informed the Relational Proximity Matrix (RPM), a framework used to map co…
The Influence of Parental Behaviours and Socioeconomic Factors on Offspring’s Precursors of Atherosclerosis
Parents can influence both the behaviours and cardiovascular health of their school-aged children and adolescents. Understanding these effects is essential for developing targeted interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to report existing research findings on the associations between parental lifestyle behaviours, socioeconomic status (SES), and educational level (EDL) and offspring's arterial stiffness (AS) and blood pressur…
Mental Health in Young Adult University Students During Covid-19 Lockdown
This study analyzed associations between physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviors (SB), sleep, and mental health indicators in young adults during the COVID-19 lockdown (15 January-19 April 2021). The participants were 549 Portuguese university students (18-30 years, 57.7% male). Mental health was assessed using the DASS-21 for depression, anxiety, stress, and DASS-21 total score (DASSt). Physical activity (vigorous, moderate, walking) was mea…
Educators by proxy
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic led educational systems worldwide to transpose activities planned for face-to-face education to mediated contexts - through what is known as Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning (ERTL). This posed unprecedented challenges to schools, teachers, families, and students. In this context, it was relevant to describe and understand how parents perceived this process, including what challenges to themselves and their…
Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning in Portugal
Emergency remote teaching and learning (ERTL) represent a critical and challenging time for teachers globally. To understand how Portuguese teachers interpreted their ERTL experiences of the first lockdown, we started by asking: What perspectives do teachers have about ERTL? Answering three open questions made available online between April and May of 2020, a sample of 305 preschool, basic, and secondary school teachers expressed their perspectiv…
Behavioral profile, lifestyle and social skills in Portuguese adolescents
The group of adolescents in the cluster called the "Sociable" needs to be included in health education and Social Skills programs. Nutrition and Monitored Safety behaviors reveal low values and, therefore, present a greater need for awareness, sensitization, and intervention in the school context. For this reason, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle should be part of the academic curriculum and transversal to all academic disciplines
Cultural-historical perspective in Spain and Portugal
Cultural-historical research has had a relevant presence in Spain and, to a lesser extent, in Portugal, since the 1970s. A review of the state of the art of the cultural-historical approach in these two countries allows us to identify four general lines of research: 1) sociocultural activities, mental actions, and semiotic mediation; 2) education in schools; 3) education beyond schools, including educational practices in community-cultural contex…
Examining the utility of thresholds for aerobic fitness related to resting blood pressure and BMI in portuguese children
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the utility of the Ruiz et al. cut-points when examining body mass index (BMI) and resting blood pressure in young people. METHODS: Two hundred fifty-six children (154 girls and 102 boys) aged 7-16 years underwent assessment of BMI, physical maturation, resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and cardiorespiratory fitness using breath by breath gas analysis during treadmill testing …
Exercise intervention and cardiovascular risk factors in obese children. Comparison between obese youngsters taking part in a physical activity school-based programme with and without individualised d…
School-based interventions can contribute to counteracting obesity in youth, particularly when individualised dietary counselling is provided. Therefore, the link between schools and professional counselling should be strengthened to ensure consolidated changes towards healthy behaviours
Examining the utility of thresholds for aerobic fitness related to resting blood pressure, BMI and body fatness in Portuguese children
Physical activity is related to fatty liver marker in obese youth, independently of central obesity or cardiorespiratory fitness
Longitudinal results in a school-based intervention program for obese children
Parents' concerns and family environment are associated with overweight children's physical activity levels. The Acorda project
Young subjects with increased central adiposity have lower metabolic risk when cardiorespiratory fitness is augmented
Incidence of Hypertension in Schoolchildren and Adolescents
The present study examined the associations between changes over time in blood pressure (BP) with baseline and with varying levels of physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory fitness (AFT) and body mass index (BMI). Longitudinal study, consisting of 221 young people aged between 8-17 years. BP, BMI, sexual maturation and the AFT test were conducted at the school. The AF was assessed by a validated questionnaire. Subjects were classified into hig…
From Dissemination to the Domestication of Digital Technologies in Rural Communities
Reaching beyond access to technical resources, digital inclusion is associated with the development of know-how and skills that have enabled individuals to participate in collective life, whereas domestication refers to the integration of technologies into the family’s routines at home. The research described in this article had two phases: first, during the dissemination of the Magellan laptop, and second, after several profound changes had occu…
Fitness and metabolic syndrome in obese fatty liver children
Obese-fit children with abnormal ALT values have a significant reduction in the likelihood to be classified as having MS, even after adjustments for gender, maturation and BMI, Thus, CRF might be an important factor for tackling fatty liver among obese
Physical activity patterns in Portuguese adolescents
In Portugal, two sports systems exist, one through schools and the other in community clubs. The purpose was to determine the impact of extra-curricular sports (EC sports) on boys’ and girls’ moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). 208 adolescents (79 boys and 129 girls), between 12 and 18 years old, wore an accelerometer over seven days. Four EC sport categories based on reported involvement were: no sports, school sports, club sports, bo…
Association between time spent in sedentary, moderate to vigorous physical activity, body mass index, cardiorespiratory fitness and blood pressure
The present study showed that BMI and time spent in sedentary activities were inversely associated with SBP. However, time spent in moderate PA was positively associated with SBP. BMI was the single predictor of DBP
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in a Portuguese sample of adults
The sample of this study comprised 9,991 adults who participated in the Azorean Physical Activity and Health Study, Portugal. Body mass index was calculated from self‐reported weight and height and used as a depended variable. Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—short version, participants were classified in three categories according to their METs min/week values: low physical activity level, moder…
Daily differences in patterns of physical activity among overweight/obese children engaged in a physical activity program
The aim of this study was to compare the physical activity of overweight/obese children during days when they attended a physical activity program, and days when they did not. This is a cross‐sectional intervention study of daily physical activity. The participants were referred by family, doctors, or hospital pediatricians to take part in a 10‐month interdisciplinary, outpatient obesity intervention program for children. The subjects included 41…
Accelerometer cut-points and youth physical activity prevalence
The purpose of this study was twofold: first, to examine the effects of specific cut-off scoring points (on the estimated prevalence of meeting health-related guidelines for physical activity in youth) and, second, to document the differences in gender physical activity patterns according to two different cut-off points. The sample comprised 62 children (boys n = 23; girls n = 39) aged 8—16 years old. Children wore accelerometers for three consec…
Physical activity patterns in Portuguese adolescents
In Portugal, two sports systems exist, one through schools and the other in community clubs. The purpose was to determine the impact of extra-curricular sports (EC sports) on boys’ and girls’ moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). 208 adolescents (79 boys and 129 girls), between 12 and 18 years old, wore an accelerometer over seven days. Four EC sport categories based on reported involvement were: no sports, school sports, club sports, bo…
Accelerometer cut-points and youth physical activity prevalence
The purpose of this study was twofold: first, to examine the effects of specific cut-off scoring points (on the estimated prevalence of meeting health-related guidelines for physical activity in youth) and, second, to document the differences in gender physical activity patterns according to two different cut-off points. The sample comprised 62 children (boys n = 23; girls n = 39) aged 8—16 years old. Children wore accelerometers for three consec…
Daily differences in patterns of physical activity among overweight/obese children engaged in a physical activity program
The aim of this study was to compare the physical activity of overweight/obese children during days when they attended a physical activity program, and days when they did not. This is a cross‐sectional intervention study of daily physical activity. The participants were referred by family, doctors, or hospital pediatricians to take part in a 10‐month interdisciplinary, outpatient obesity intervention program for children. The subjects included 41…
Accelerometer cut-points and youth physical activity prevalence
The purpose of this study was twofold: first, to examine the effects of specific cut-off scoring points (on the estimated prevalence of meeting health-related guidelines for physical activity in youth) and, second, to document the differences in gender physical activity patterns according to two different cut-off points. The sample comprised 62 children (boys n = 23; girls n = 39) aged 8—16 years old. Children wore accelerometers for three consec…
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in a Portuguese sample of adults
The sample of this study comprised 9,991 adults who participated in the Azorean Physical Activity and Health Study, Portugal. Body mass index was calculated from self‐reported weight and height and used as a depended variable. Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—short version, participants were classified in three categories according to their METs min/week values: low physical activity level, moder…
Association between time spent in sedentary, moderate to vigorous physical activity, body mass index, cardiorespiratory fitness and blood pressure
The present study showed that BMI and time spent in sedentary activities were inversely associated with SBP. However, time spent in moderate PA was positively associated with SBP. BMI was the single predictor of DBP
Physical activity patterns in Portuguese adolescents
In Portugal, two sports systems exist, one through schools and the other in community clubs. The purpose was to determine the impact of extra-curricular sports (EC sports) on boys’ and girls’ moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). 208 adolescents (79 boys and 129 girls), between 12 and 18 years old, wore an accelerometer over seven days. Four EC sport categories based on reported involvement were: no sports, school sports, club sports, bo…
Fitness and metabolic syndrome in obese fatty liver children
Obese-fit children with abnormal ALT values have a significant reduction in the likelihood to be classified as having MS, even after adjustments for gender, maturation and BMI, Thus, CRF might be an important factor for tackling fatty liver among obese
From Dissemination to the Domestication of Digital Technologies in Rural Communities
Reaching beyond access to technical resources, digital inclusion is associated with the development of know-how and skills that have enabled individuals to participate in collective life, whereas domestication refers to the integration of technologies into the family’s routines at home. The research described in this article had two phases: first, during the dissemination of the Magellan laptop, and second, after several profound changes had occu…
Examining the utility of thresholds for aerobic fitness related to resting blood pressure and BMI in portuguese children
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the utility of the Ruiz et al. cut-points when examining body mass index (BMI) and resting blood pressure in young people. METHODS: Two hundred fifty-six children (154 girls and 102 boys) aged 7-16 years underwent assessment of BMI, physical maturation, resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and cardiorespiratory fitness using breath by breath gas analysis during treadmill testing …
Exercise intervention and cardiovascular risk factors in obese children. Comparison between obese youngsters taking part in a physical activity school-based programme with and without individualised d…
School-based interventions can contribute to counteracting obesity in youth, particularly when individualised dietary counselling is provided. Therefore, the link between schools and professional counselling should be strengthened to ensure consolidated changes towards healthy behaviours
Examining the utility of thresholds for aerobic fitness related to resting blood pressure, BMI and body fatness in Portuguese children
Physical activity is related to fatty liver marker in obese youth, independently of central obesity or cardiorespiratory fitness
Longitudinal results in a school-based intervention program for obese children
Parents' concerns and family environment are associated with overweight children's physical activity levels. The Acorda project
Young subjects with increased central adiposity have lower metabolic risk when cardiorespiratory fitness is augmented
Incidence of Hypertension in Schoolchildren and Adolescents
The present study examined the associations between changes over time in blood pressure (BP) with baseline and with varying levels of physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory fitness (AFT) and body mass index (BMI). Longitudinal study, consisting of 221 young people aged between 8-17 years. BP, BMI, sexual maturation and the AFT test were conducted at the school. The AF was assessed by a validated questionnaire. Subjects were classified into hig…
Cultural-historical perspective in Spain and Portugal
Cultural-historical research has had a relevant presence in Spain and, to a lesser extent, in Portugal, since the 1970s. A review of the state of the art of the cultural-historical approach in these two countries allows us to identify four general lines of research: 1) sociocultural activities, mental actions, and semiotic mediation; 2) education in schools; 3) education beyond schools, including educational practices in community-cultural contex…
Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning in Portugal
Emergency remote teaching and learning (ERTL) represent a critical and challenging time for teachers globally. To understand how Portuguese teachers interpreted their ERTL experiences of the first lockdown, we started by asking: What perspectives do teachers have about ERTL? Answering three open questions made available online between April and May of 2020, a sample of 305 preschool, basic, and secondary school teachers expressed their perspectiv…
Behavioral profile, lifestyle and social skills in Portuguese adolescents
The group of adolescents in the cluster called the "Sociable" needs to be included in health education and Social Skills programs. Nutrition and Monitored Safety behaviors reveal low values and, therefore, present a greater need for awareness, sensitization, and intervention in the school context. For this reason, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle should be part of the academic curriculum and transversal to all academic disciplines
Educators by proxy
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic led educational systems worldwide to transpose activities planned for face-to-face education to mediated contexts - through what is known as Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning (ERTL). This posed unprecedented challenges to schools, teachers, families, and students. In this context, it was relevant to describe and understand how parents perceived this process, including what challenges to themselves and their…
Location-Based Games as Tools for Leisure in a Military Community
Digital media increasingly affect how people interact with their surroundings, leading to rising levels of indoor screen time. This study examines how locative media technologies can enhance meaningful leisure and learning experiences in outdoor settings. Our goal is to understand the role of location-based games in improving outdoor leisure by implementing a geolocation program within a military community at an Armed Forces base. Therefore, we c…
From Presence to Proximity in Online Higher Education
This article examines how students experience and build relational ties in online higher education. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, it analyses students’ lived and desired relationships across four domains: the online campus, the degree programme, teachers, and peers. One hundred and forty-four students completed an open-ended questionnaire. Their narratives informed the Relational Proximity Matrix (RPM), a framework used to map co…
The Influence of Parental Behaviours and Socioeconomic Factors on Offspring’s Precursors of Atherosclerosis
Parents can influence both the behaviours and cardiovascular health of their school-aged children and adolescents. Understanding these effects is essential for developing targeted interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to report existing research findings on the associations between parental lifestyle behaviours, socioeconomic status (SES), and educational level (EDL) and offspring's arterial stiffness (AS) and blood pressur…
Mental Health in Young Adult University Students During Covid-19 Lockdown
This study analyzed associations between physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviors (SB), sleep, and mental health indicators in young adults during the COVID-19 lockdown (15 January-19 April 2021). The participants were 549 Portuguese university students (18-30 years, 57.7% male). Mental health was assessed using the DASS-21 for depression, anxiety, stress, and DASS-21 total score (DASSt). Physical activity (vigorous, moderate, walking) was mea…
Medicine (16 obras) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (14 obras) · Physical therapy (11 obras) · Gerontology (10 obras) · Physical activity (10 obras) · Psychology (10 obras) · Internal Medicine (9 obras) · Demography (7 obras) · Obesity (7 obras) · Blood pressure (6 obras)