LIPID PROFILE OF WORKERS OF NURSING A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PUBLIC

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the lipid profile and its correlation with risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among nursing in a university hospital. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional survey, document analysis, performed on 151 records with clinical and demographic information of employees of the nursing staff who underwent periodic medical appointments in Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Medicine Working from January to December 2009. to obtain data, the records using a form of checklist type were analyzed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Their ages ranged from 24 to 61 years (median= 42 years), with 76,2% women. The main cardiovascular risk factors were observed dyslipidemia (52,4%), physical inactivity (94,3%), hypertension (12,5%), diabetes mellitus (5,9%) and smoking (5,2%) . Obesity was found in 60 (39,7%) patients, while 50 (33,2%) of them were overweight. Higher levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) and reduced levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL-C) in males, indicate major changes in the lipid profile of men towards women. In this regard, attention is drawn to the need for action on health promotion and disease prevention through programs developed by the Occupational Health Services institutions, aimed at adoption of healthy lifestyles with health workers in attempt to prevent or delay the development of atherosclerotic lesions and reduce the morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease in this population.