Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and associated factors in health professionals working in high-complexity services

Abstract

Metabolic Syndrome is a public health problem in the world with high and increasing prevalence. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and associated factors in health professionals working in high complexity services was verified. This is a cross-sectional and analytical study between January 2017 and December 2018 with 490 health professionals. The criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program's Adult Treatment Panel III were used. The variables were reported by numbers, percentages, in addition to the odds ratio with their respective 95% Confidence Intervals. The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in the total sample was 22.7%, 26.9% in men and 20.4% in women. The low hdl-c level was the most prevalent component of the syndrome in this group of professionals, regardless of gender. Age over 35 years, income, lifestyle and body mass index were the adjusted variables that had an influence on metabolic syndrome. However, overweight was the one that favored a greater chance of association with metabolic syndrome in professionals working in high complexity services, in both sexes. This study can provide support for preventive programs for the promotion of workers' health in hospital services.