Mechanical metal industry worker’s knowledge about risk factors for coronary artery disease
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https://doi.org/10.5902/217976922560Keywords:
Nursing, Occupational health nursing, Occupational health, Coronary disease, Risk factorsAbstract
Objective: Identify the worker’s knowledge of metal industry mechanics in relation to risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) and attitudes aimed at prevention. Methods: A cross-sectional study, held with a group of employees of the metalworking industry from the south ofBrazil. The sample was for convenience. Data were collected through a check questionnaire and anthropometric measures. Data analysis was descriptive. Results: 100 employees were included, with an average age of 29.0 +10.16 years, 66% men. Obesity was considered as a risk factor for CAD by 94% workers, hypertension by 88% and hypercholesterolemia by 80%. Regarding the attitudes for CAD prevention, 51% of the sample reported physical activity. Conclusion: Most interviewees know the main risk factors for CAD. However, attitudes aimed at prevention are still limited.
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