Abstract

TREJOS ABARCA, Dylana  and  MEZA ZUNIGA, Daniela. Physical activity: Effects on physical, social and mental well-being in the population of Goicoechea (Costa Rica). Rev. costarric. salud pública [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.1, pp.74-85. ISSN 1409-1429.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of exercise on mental, social and physical welfare of the project participants: "Fun in Our Public Spaces in Goicoechea". A joint investigation was conducted. 179 people were surveyed, and a focus group (for a total of 56 participants) with each of the seven groups in the city was done. Weight and size were taken to 186 participants. We found that most participants were female, with a low level of education, and with some degree of overweight. Also as perceived by them, it was evidenced that this project helped them to increase their self-esteem, decrease the stress and physical discomfort, created better social relationships and a greater sense of belonging to their community. It is concluded that the project participants indicate to have a better quality of life when they take part in the project, however it is important to deepen further studies on the effects on the anthropometry of the participants.

Keywords : Motor activity; recreation; nutritional status; qualitative research.

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