LUDIC STRATEGY FOR ACTIVE LIFE STYLE IN CLIENTS OF THE BHS

  • Joni Marcio Farias Unesc
  • Rosana Mengue Maggi
Keywords: Life Style, Games, Health

Abstract

Strategies that enhance active life style within the perspective of preventive behavior related to health are mandatory. Current research investigates ludic strategy for the enhancement of a healthy life style in different populations. Five groups participated in current study, including children, adults, elderly people, hypertensive people and adults who frequented the UBS in Criciúma SC Brazil. ABEP, Training for Change of Behavior for A.F. and Motivation Scale were employed and data were analyzed by content analysis and tabulated by SPSS 18.0. As a rule, people acknowledge health as a multi-factor aspect, with a positive perception on games, with an important motive aspect (pleasant, interactive and favors learning). It actually contributes towards a change in behavior, enhancing the embodiment of a new way of life. The game “MovimentAção” proved to be an interesting strategy for the promotion of an active life style.

Author Biographies

Joni Marcio Farias, Unesc
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense - UNESC, Criciúma (SC), Brasil; Programa de Pós Graduação em Saúde Coletiva (PPGSCol); Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Promoção da Saúde - GEPPS
Rosana Mengue Maggi
Especialização em Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde da Família; Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, UNESC, Criciúma (SC), Brasil.
Published
2015-09-28
Section
Promoção da Saúde