O cuidado do adolescente com obesidade na atenção primária

impacto de um projeto de extensão universitária

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the impact of Supravita, an extension project, on the care of adolescents with obesity. Methods: Retrospective cohort study with 26 participants from the Supravita project. It was evaluated demographic (age and sex), anthropometric (weight, height, BMI, waist circumference and puberal estage), metabolic (fasting glucose, insulin, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDLc and LDLc, CRP, ferritin, uric acid, TGP and vitamin D) and lifestyle variables (eating habits and physical activity). Data were presented using descriptive statistics with calculation of means, standard deviation and median. In the statistical analysis, the Kolmogorov-Smirnoff, Willcoxon and Student t tests were applied. Results: Most adolescents who remained in follow-up for more than one year reaching the recommended IMC reduction target. There was an increase in the practice of physical activity (162.12 ±88.07 vs. 213.33 ±82.83 minutes/week) and an improvement in the dietary pattern. The number of consultations ranged from 2 to 10, with an average of 4.0±2.2 and a median of 3.0. Conclusion: The treatment strategies used in the project were effective in caring for adolescents with obesity in the context of primary health care.