Stress and associated factors in public school teachers: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The search for improving productivity and performance at work has exposed workers to high levels of stress. Since the working conditions of basic education teachers interfere negatively with their health, it is important to study the entire context involving teachers, in order to encourage the promotion of workers' health actions. Objectives: To investigate stress levels and associated factors in public school teachers. Methods: The study was conducted through online questionnaires sent to public school teachers in the state of Piauí, in 2020, using the snowball method. Sociodemographic and economic characteristics and risk habits (smoking, alcoholism, and sedentary lifestyle) of the study sample were investigated, as well as clinical, anthropometric, and stress-related conditions. Results: A total of 126 teachers participated in the study, most of which were women (88.9%), had a family income from three to four minimum salaries (30.2%), and worked two shift or more (55.6%); furthermore, 10.3% reported having hypertension; 8.7%, musculoskeletal diseases; 3.2%, thyroid-related problems; and 2.4%, diabetes. A statistically significant difference in median stress levels was observed in women (p = 0.002) and in individuals with thyroid problems (p = 0.015). Conclusions: Teachers, especially women working in this job, suffer from expressive levels of stress, which can directly affect their quality of life, requiring the development of measures to prevent stress, in order to improve the health and the performance of these professionals.

Introdução: A busca por mais produtividade e desempenho no trabalho tem submetido trabalhadores a altos níveis de estresse. As condições de trabalho do professor de educação básica interferem de forma negativa sobre a sua saúde; assim, é importante que todo o contexto que envolve o professor seja estudado a fim de incentivar a promoção de ações de saúde do trabalhador. Objetivos: Verificar os níveis de estresse e fatores associados em professores de escolas públicas. Métodos: O estudo foi realizado através de questionários on-line enviados para professores de escolas públicas do Piauí, no ano de 2020, utilizando-se o método bola de neve. Foram investigadas as características sociodemográficas e econômicas, os hábitos de risco (tabagismo, alcoolismo e sedentarismo) e as condições clínicas, antropométricas e de estresse da amostra estudada. Resultados: Participaram deste estudo 126 professores, dos quais 88,9% eram mulheres, com renda familiar entre três e quatro salários-mínimos (30,2%), que trabalham em dois turnos ou mais (55,6%); 10,3% afirmaram possuir hipertensão, 8,7% disseram sofrer de doenças osteomusculares, 3,2% relataram problemas relacionados à tireoide e 2,4% são diabéticos. Foi encontrada uma diferença de medianas estatisticamente significante entre os níveis de estresse e o sexo feminino (p = 0,002) e problemas de tireoide (p = 0,015). Conclusões: Os professores, especialmente as mulheres, sofrem de níveis de estresse expressivos, o que pode afetar diretamente a qualidade de vida, sendo necessário que medidas preventivas de estresse sejam criadas a fim de melhorar a saúde e o rendimento desses profissionais.

Perfil lipídico de universitários e associação com risco cardiovascular / Lipid profile of university and association with cardiovascular risk

Objetivo: verificar o perfil lipídico de estudantes universitários e a sua relação com outros fatores de riscocardiovascular. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, com 550 estudantes de uma universidade pública na cidade dePicos-PI, desenvolvido de janeiro a março de 2013, por meio de formulário e análise laboratorial de materialsanguíneo. Resultados: Dos estudantes, 5,8% apresentavam circunferência abdominal elevada e 20,4% excessode peso. 1,3% e 18,9% estavam com a glicemia de jejum e triglicerídeos elevados, respectivamente; 64,5%apresentaram colesterol de alta densidade baixo e 8,7% níveis pressóricos limítrofes. A circunferênciaabdominal elevada esteve associada com valores alterados de triglicerídeos e colesterol de alta densidade.Conclusão: Estes resultados reforçam a assertiva de que há alta frequência de excesso de peso, desedentarismo e de alterações no perfil lipídico dos universitários, onde glicemia, índice de massa corporal ecircunferência abdominal estiveram associados a alterações lipídicas.

Objetive: To verify the lipid profile of university students and their relationship with other cardiovascular riskfactors. Methodology: A descriptive study, with 550 students from a public university in the city of Picos-PI,developed from January to March 2013, through form and laboratory analysis of blood material. Results: 5.8%of the students had high waist circumference and 20.4% were overweight. 1.3% and 18.9% were with fastingglycemia and high triglycerides, respectively; 64.5% had low high density cholesterol and 8.7% peripheralblood pressure levels. Elevated waist circumference was associated with altered triglyceride and high densitycholesterol values. Conclusion: These results reinforce the assertion that there is a high frequency ofoverweight, sedentary lifestyle and changes in the lipid profile of university students, where blood glucose,body mass index and waist circumference were associated with lipid abnormalities.

Adherence to foot self-care in diabetes mellitus patients.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Family Health Strategy in Teresina-PI. METHOD: Search cross selected by simple random sampling, 331 people with diabetes mellitus. Data collection took place from August to December 2012 with the use of Self-Care Activities Questionnaire with Diabetes and structured instrument for recording information socioeconomic and guidance received by the professional nurse. RESULTS: The data revealed that patients have poor adherence to blood glucose monitoring, the physical exercise and foot care, but with good adherence to the medication. Only 38.7% of the sample examined the feet of fi ve to seven days a week. Statistically significant association between self-care activities with their feet and orientations of nurses (p < 0,05). CONCLUSION: That there is need to raise awareness with regard to the development of skills for self-care.

[Knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot]. / Conhecimento, atitudes e práticas de medidas preventivas sobre pé diabético.

The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. This study was based on a cross-sectional survey conducted in two Family Health Units, in the city of Picos--PI, Brazil, with 85 diabetics of both sexes, by means of a semi-structured Knowledge, Attitude and Practice questionnaire. There was a predominance of females in the study (62.4%). On the topic of foot care, 49.4% had no knowledge on hygiene or what to observe in their feet. In relation to nail care, 56.5% were unaware of the correct way to cut nails. Regarding attitudes, 80% were willing to engage in self-care. In terms of practice, results showed that activities such as washing, drying, moisturizing and massaging were not executed together. It is therefore necessary to develop educational strategies to create awareness, both for diabetics and health professionals, on the effective prevention of diabetic foot.

Prevalence of metabolic components in university students.

OBJECTIVE: to identify the frequency of components of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) among university students. METHOD: descriptive study with 550 students, from various courses run by a public university. The socioeconomic data, lifestyle, and components of MetS were filled out using a questionnaire. Blood sample collection was undertaken in the university itself by a contracted clinical analysis laboratory. RESULTS: 66.2% were female, with a mean age of 22.6±4.41; 71.7% were sedentary; 1.8% stated that they smoke; and 48.5% were classified as at medium risk for alcoholism. 5.8% had raised abdominal circumference and 20.4% had excess weight; 1.3% and 18.9% had raised fasting blood glucose levels and triglycerides, respectively; 64.5% had low HDL cholesterol and 8.7% had blood pressure levels compatible with borderline high blood pressure. Thus, of the sample, 64.4% had at least one component for MetS; 11.6% had two, and 3.5% had three or more. CONCLUSION: a significant proportion of the population already has the components for metabolic syndrome, and this profile reinforces the importance of early diagnosis so as to reduce the risk of developing chronic comorbidities.

[Physical activity practice by adolescents from Fortaleza, CE, Brazil]. / Prática de atividade física por adolescentes de Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.

It aimed to learn the daily habits related to the physical activity practice among private state schools adolescents in Fortaleza-Brazil. We investigated 307 students between 12 and 17 years old from six private schools, in the months March to June 2007. We applied a form which recorded sedentarism, BMI, blood pressure and blood glucose. The chi-squared test was used for to analysis the proportions. About 68% of young people were sedentary. The sedentarism was higher in females surveyed (p=0, 000) and those with over-weight (p=0,001). Among adolescents active exercise was the most practiced football (42%) and weights (19%). The health education in schools can assist in combating the sedentarism of the adolescents.

[The feeding habits of adolescents from public schools in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil]. / Hábitos alimentares de adolescentes de escolas públicas de Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.

The research aimed at learning food habits of adolescents from public schools in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. Seven hundred students age ranging from 4 to 19 years-old were interviewed from twelve education institutions by means of a structured form. From the usual food consumed the energetic rice and bread were highlighted, consumed by 95.8% and 85.2% of the adolescents, respectively (p=0.0001). Within constructor food, meat and beans are ingested by 60.6% and 75.0%, respectively (p=0.0001). Regulative food like fruit and vegetables do not have a usual consumption among adolescents, since just (34.3%) and (47.6%) respectively consume them (p=0.0001 and p=0.226). An unbalance in proper nutrient ingestion for the adolescence was stated, favoring overweight and, consequently, chronic diseases like mellitus diabetes.