Prevalencia del sedentarismo en el personal de enfermería.

Abstract

Sedentary lifestyle is an increasingly prevalent condition among nursing staff, which poses serious health risks. This study focused on determining the prevalence of sedentary lifestyle in nursing staff. It was found that 58.33% are overweight, mostly in women (75%) and in the group from 20 to 39 years old (58.33%). Of the overweight group, 58% do less than 10 minutes of physical activity a day, and 50% spend more than 8 hours without significant physical activity. The analysis of sedentary time based on the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ) revealed that 58.33% of staff spend 30 minutes daily resting, which contributes to the total sedentary time. Furthermore, 41.67% spend an hour talking on the cell phone and another 41.67% spend an hour doing university work, sedentary activities by nature. Per week, 41.67% spend an hour talking on the cell phone or doing university work, and 50% read, all sedentary activities. These results highlight the need for strategies to reduce sedentary lifestyle and promote a more active lifestyle among nursing staff. The prevalence of sedentary lifestyle among nursing staff is high, evidenced by the considerable time dedicated to sedentary activities. The high prevalence of overweight, low levels of physical activity and long periods of inactivity represent a significant risk to your health.