Open AccessPhysical Activity And Nurses’ Attribute Variables To Body Mass Index And Uric Acid
Author(s) -
Ernawati Siagian,
Putri Agape Ramschie
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jurnal ilmiah ilmu keperawatan indonesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2252-4096
pISSN - 2354-8177
DOI - 10.33221/jiiki.v11i01.950
Subject(s) - body mass index , obesity , uric acid , medicine , prediabetes , physical activity , gerontology , diabetes mellitus , physical therapy , endocrinology , type 2 diabetes
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.