Impact of Obesity And Occupational Stress on Daily Life Style of Female Nurses
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Overweight and obesity constitute major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and various other physical, psychological, and social morbidities as well as depression, discrimination and weight-related bias. Excessive fat accumulation in the body tends to increase the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, and brings about a general poor health status. Aim: Was to study the impact of obesity and occupational stress on daily life style of female nurses. Design: This study utilized a descriptive- analytical research design. Settings: The study was carried out in two hospitals, Institute of Psychiatry and Eldemerdash hospital. Sample: Convenient sample of 100 female nurses. Tools: Three tools were being utilized to collect data include: I- Socio-demographic data sheet: It covers socio-demographic characteristics of the study sample. II- Obesity questionnaire. III- Effect of work pressure on performance level scale. Results: Eating while watching TV has highly significant correlation with work shift and type of diet. Age also has highly significant correlation with years of experience and with exercise. Conclusion: The results of the study revealed that obesity and occupational stress affect the daily life style patterns of nurses. Recommendations: Nurses must be monitored through annual medical check-ups with regards to BMI and related co-morbidities.
Authors and Affiliations
Baghdad Hussein Mahmoud, Furat Hussein Mahmoud, Wafaa Osman Abd El Fatah
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