Obesidade e fatores de risco cardiovascular entre acadêmicos de enfermagem

Abstract

The objective of this study was to verify the prevalence of obesity and other risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among students at a university. Cross-sectional, descriptive and exploratory study, with a sample of 176 nursing students. During data collection, bioimpedance and arterial pressure were measured and questionnaires containing sociodemographic/economic variables and lifestyle habits were applied. Obesity was identified in 27 (15.3%) of students. Inadequate levels of visceral fat (p=0.001) and obesity (p=0.001) will also be found. Body fat showed altered levels among students with altered blood pressure (p=0.027) and obese (p=0.000). It was found that muscle mass was lower among students who smoked (p=0.000), were obese (p=0.000) and were sedentary (p=0.009). Highlighting the relevance of implementing health education programs aimed at academics, with the objective of transforming lifestyle habits, reducing the predisposition for the development of cardiovascular diseases.