Relationship between the biochemical and anthropometric profile and healthy lifestyle of the staff of a private university: Management of occupational risk prevention

Moreno-Leyva R.E.; Davila-Villavicencio R.D.; Salinas Arias S.A.; Castellanos-Vazquez A.J.; Sanchez Tarrillo J.A.; Manchay Sembrera E.; Moreno-Leyva N.R.; Saintila J. · Nutricion Clinica y Dietetica Hospitalaria (2024) · DOI: 10.12873/443moreno

Resumen

Background: The work environment, particularly in educational institutions, can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of employees due to the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles. Objective: To determine the relationship between biochemical, anthropometric profile and healthy lifestyle in the staff of a private university. Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted in 107 teachers and administrative staff of a private university in Tarapoto, Peru. Biochemical and anthropometric data were collected, and the Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Scale (DEVS) was applied. The data were analyzed using the R programming language version 4.0.2. Results: Married persons reported better adherence to the healthy lifestyle (95.5%, p = 0.042). BMI scores were higher in those with lower adherence to the healthy lifestyle (26.8 ± 3.96) with respect to those who reported higher adherence (25.4 ± 3.74), however, there was no significant difference. Also, they had higher hemoglobin (Hb) (13.5 g/dL, p = 0.045) and triglyceride concentrations (112 [99.0-151]) compared to those without healthy adherence. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of planning nutrition education and noncommunicable disease prevention programs in the workplace to improve the health and well-being of this population.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Unión; Universidad Señor de Sipán