Physical Activity And Nurses’ Attribute Variables To Body Mass Index And Uric Acid

Obesity among health workers hinder the effectiveness of health promotion, harm their health, and reduce productivity in the workplace. Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe the attribute variables, daily activity patterns, BMI and uric acid levels in nurses. Methods: The method in this study is a descriptive correlational using purposive sampling technique, amounting 50 respondents. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used for the physical activity data, BMI and checking uric acid levels. Results: The results showed Obese I BMI (58%), Obese II BMI (42%), Prediabetes fasting blood sugar levels (28%), Diabetes (4%). Moderate physical activity patterns is 80% METs- mins/week. Analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between age and physical activity patterns (METs- mins/week) with p value of 0,02 0,05). Conclusion: Obesity among professional nurses has negative implications for the capacity, success, follow-up and safety of health services and the health of these nurses. Nurses need to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.