Arterial stiffness and leisure-time physical activity in community health workers: a cross-sectional study
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Physical activity, Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, Primary Health Care, Healthcare professionalAbstract
The high prevalences of non-communicable chronic diseases have been increasing in the population, including healthcare professionals, therefore, the association between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and arterial stiffness (AS) was evaluated through a cross-sectional study conducted with female community health agents (CHAs) from Vitória, Espírito Santo. LTPA was assessed using the international physical activity questionnaire, and AS was measured by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV). Participants were considered active if they engaged in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate LTPA, 150 minutes per week of combined moderate and vigorous LTPA, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous LTPA. Elevated arterial stiffness was classified using a cut-off point of cfPWV ≥ the 90th percentile, stratified by sex and age group for a healthy population. Statistical tests were performed to compare proportions and means, with a p-value of <0.05 considered significant. A total of 221 CHAs (mean age 47.6 ± 8.6 years) were evaluated. Physical inactivity and elevated AS were observed in approximately 78% and 23% of the participants, respectively. A higher percentage of elevated AS was observed among CHAs who did not meet the LTPA recommendations (22.0%) compared to those who were physically active (6.0%) (p<0.001). Lower mean LTPA (15.6 ± 47.7 minutes per week) was observed among CHAs with elevated AS (p = 0.020). Physical inactivity is associated with elevated arterial stiffness. It is suggested that the promotion of LTPA be encouraged among professionals working on the front line of the Unified Health System, even if they perform work-related physical activities.
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