出版社：Grupo de Pesquisa Metodologias em Ensino e Aprendizagem em Ciências
摘要：The aim of this study was to identify and synthesize in the literature evidence of the association between socioeconomic level and level of physical activity among adolescents. This is a systematic review study, carried out in the Medline-Pubmed, Scopus and Lilacs databases. Using descriptors and keywords adolescent, social class, physical activity, in the Portuguese language and its equivalence in the English language. The research question was based on the acronym PECO, which establishes as People the adolescents from 10 to 19 years old, the Exposure the socioeconomic level, the Comparison the low / high socioeconomic levels and the Outcomes (results) the levels of physical activity. The identification, screening, eligibility and inclusion process of the articles found complied with the PRISMA protocol. 2,243 articles were identified. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, seven articles were selected, all of them international and cross-sectional. Most of the articles showed that adolescents with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to be sedentary. However, there is no consensus on this association. Thus, further research is needed to understand this relationship in order to favor and promote physical activity practices for adolescents in their efforts against sedentary lifestyle.
