FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREVALENCE OF EXCESS BODY WEIGHT AMONG SHIFT-WORKING NURSING TECHNICIANS
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https://doi.org/10.18066/revistaunivap.v32i74.4741Keywords:
Nursing Professionals, Overweight, Obesity, Shift Work ScheduleAbstract
This study aimed to identify factors associated with excess body weight in nursing professionals working in shifts, as well as to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in this population. A cross-sectional, analytical, and quantitative study was conducted, with data collection between March and May 2022 at the Municipal University Hospital of Rio Verde - Goiás. A total of 198 nursing technicians aged 18 to 60 years, working different shifts, participated in the study. Excess body weight was assessed using the Body Mass Index (BMI), based on weight and height measurements. Data on demographic, socioeconomic, nutritional, behavioral, professional, mental health, and sleep-related variables were also collected. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. The analysis revealed that 53.5% of participants had excess body weight, with 36.7% classified as overweight and 16.8% as obese. Factors associated with excess body weight included not having a partner (OR = 2.66; p = 0.012), having less than 15 years of education (OR = 3.21; p = 0.006), longer professional experience (OR = 1.08; p = 0.005), and fast food consumption (OR = 3.72; p = 0.003). Additionally, professionals with symptoms of stress (OR = 2.34; p = 0.050) and anxiety (OR = 2.03; p = 0.045) had a higher likelihood of excess body weight. The study highlighted a high prevalence of excess body weight among shift-working nursing professionals, suggesting the need for health promotion strategies to prevent and manage overweight and obesity in this population.
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