Self-rated health status and lifestyle factors: A cross-sectional study of human and natural science educators

Authors

  • Pâmela Vieira Monteiro
  • Gabriela Silvério das Neves
  • Geise Ferreira da Cruz
  • Monica Cattafesta
  • Roberta Luksevicius Rica
  • Almir de França Ferraz
  • Aylton Figueira Junior
  • Michell Vetoraci Viana
  • Guilherme Lemos Shimojo
  • Luciane Bresciani Salaroli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2018.16.649

Keywords:

Self-rated Health; Lifestyle; Physical Activity; Work`s Health.

Abstract

Background: Self-rated health status is a subjective indicator that is based on the body’s perception of health status, covering personal components such as, physical aspects, aspects of general well-being and satisfaction with life. Objective: To analyze the self-rated health status and factors associated with the lifestyle of higher education educators. Material and methods: This is an observational study, consisting of 85 faculty members in the area of Human and Natural Sciences of a university. For the analysis of the sample, chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were used. Results: 24.7% (n = 21) self-rated their health as regular/poor. (P = 0.022), the Waist/Stature ratio (p = 0.014), the level of physical activity (p = 0.050), the time in administrative positions (p = 0.026) and stress-related symptoms (p = 0.043). Conclusion: The time in administrative position and the large number of symptoms related to stress, high PW, inadequate W/S ratio and low level of physical activity were associated with negative self-rated health, recommending strategies for promotional health and prevention of stress-related diseases.

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Published

2018-12-28

How to Cite

Monteiro, P. V., Neves, G. S. das, Cruz, G. F. da, Cattafesta, M., Rica, R. L., Ferraz, A. de F., … Salaroli, L. B. (2018). Self-rated health status and lifestyle factors: A cross-sectional study of human and natural science educators. Manual Therapy, Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2018.16.649

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Research articles