Relationship between the biochemical and anthropometric profile and healthy lifestyle of the staff of a private university: Management of occupational risk prevention.

Abstract

ackground: The work environment, particularly in educational institutions, can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of employees due to the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles.

Objective: To determine the relationship between biochemical, anthropometric profile and healthy lifestyle in the staff of a private university.
Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted
in 107 teachers and administrative staff of a private university in Tarapoto, Peru. Biochemical and anthropometric data were collected, and the Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Scale (DEVS) was applied. The data were analyzed using the R programming language version 4.0.2.
Results: Married persons reported better adherence to the
healthy lifestyle (95.5%, p = 0.042). BMI scores were higher
in those with lower adherence to the healthy lifestyle (26.8 ±
3.96) with respect to those who reported higher adherence
(25.4 ± 3.74), however, there was no significant difference.
Also, they had higher hemoglobin (Hb) (13.5 g/dL, p = 0.045)
and triglyceride concentrations (112 [99.0-151]) compared to those without healthy adherence.
Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of
planning nutrition education and noncommunicable disease prevention programs in the workplace to improve the health and well-being of this population.