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. 2020 Jan 9;17(1):45–53. doi: 10.5327/Z1679443520190225

Table 3. Lifestyle profile according to sex. Pelotas (RS), 2017 (n=82).

Domain n (%) Sex p
Male Female
Negative Positive Negative Positive
Nutrition
Fruit and vegetables 41 (69.5) 14 (60.9) 18 (30.5) 9 (39.1) 0.602
Avoids fat-rich food and sweets 40 (76.9) 15 (50.0) 12 (23.1) 15 (50.0) 0.016
4 to 5 full meals 29 (67.4) 26 (66.7) 14 (32.6) 13 (33.3) 1.00
Physical activity
30 minutes of moderate-to-intense activity 41 (64.1) 14 (77.8) 23 (35.9) 4 (22.2) 0.396
Stretching and strength training twice per week 36 (75.0) 19 (55.9) 12 (25.0) 15 44.1) 0.095
Walking or cycling as mode of transport 31 (63.3) 24 (72.7) 18 (36.7) 9 (27.3) 0.474
Preventive behavior
Blood pressure and cholesterol 23 (92.0) 32 (56.1) 2 (8.0) 25 (43.9) 0.002
Non-smoking and moderate alcohol consumption 15 (83.3) 40 (62.5) 3 (16.7) 24 (37.5) 0.155
Complies with traffic rules 2 (66.7) 53 (67.1) 1 (33.3) 26 (32.9) 1.000
Social relationships
Seeks friendships 5 (100) 50 (64.9) 0 (0.0) 27 (35.1) 0.166
Group activities, with friends 18 (64.3) 37 (68.5) 10 (35.7) 17 (31.5) 0.805
Active in the community 27 (62.6) 28 (71.8) 16 (37.2) 11 (28.2) 0.482
Stress control
Spares time to relax 17 (60.7) 38 (70.4) 11 (39.3) 16 (29.6) 0.459
Keeps calm during discussions 12 (57.1) 43 (70.5) 9 (42.9) 18 (29.5) 0.290
Work and leisure time 18 (66.7) 37 (67.3) 9 (33.3) 18 (32.7) 1.00