Mechanical metal industry worker’s knowledge about risk factors for coronary artery disease

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https://doi.org/10.5902/217976922560

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Nursing, Occupational health nursing, Occupational health, Coronary disease, Risk factors

Abstract

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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Silvia Bohrer Oliva, Faculdade Enfermagem Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Caxias do Sul, RS

Enfermeira graduada pela Faculdade Enfermagem Nossa Senhora de Fátima (FÁTIMA). Caxias do  Sul, RS, Brasil.

Adriana Aparecida Paz, a Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS

Doutoranda pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Docente do Departamento de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) e do Curso de Enfermagem FÁTIMA. Membro do Grupo Interdisciplinar em Saúde Ocupacional (GISO/UFRGS).

Emiliane Nogueira de Souza, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS

Doutoranda pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde: Cardiologia e Ciências Cardiovasculares da UFRGS. Docente do Departamento de Enfermagem da UFCSPA. Líder do Grupo de Estudo e Pesquisa sobre Práticas de Cuidado na Promoção da Saúde do Adulto com Alterações Cardiovasculares (PROCARDIO/IC-FUC).

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Published

2011-03-31

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2011)

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