Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in prison institution staff: a cross-sectional study

Author(s)

Celene Aparecida Ferrari Audi ^[1] ; Silvia Maria Santiago ^[2] ; Maria da Graça Garcia Andrade ^[3] ; Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo Francisco ^[4]

Affiliation

^[1] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Departamento de Saúde Coletiva - Brasil

^[2] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Departamento de Saúde Coletiva - Brasil

^[3] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Departamento de Saúde Coletiva - Brasil

^[4] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Departamento de Saúde Coletiva - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde; v. 25, n. 2, p. 301-310, 2016-06-00.

Abstract

Abstract OBJECTIVE: to analyze risk factors for cardiovascular disease in prison institution staff. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study with a sample of 127 staff of both sexes; prevalence ratios (PR) were estimated adjusted for age and education, as were the respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). RESULTS: higher proportions of waist circumference ratios were found above the recommended values (58.1%) and the accumulation of two risk factors for females (33.8%); among males there was higher prevalence of abnormal glucose levels (PR=10.73 - 95%CI 1.31;87.92) and blood pressure (PR=2.63 - 95%CI 1.31;6.50). CONCLUSION: the risk factors for cardiovascular disease found among staff in this study were waist circumference, glucose levels and blood pressure above the recommended values; these health risks can to be addressed through health promotion and disease prevention measures, as well as effective attention to those who are already sick. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/14163-6 - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN IN PRISON AND THE EMPLOYESS (SATFF) OF THE PENITENTIARY OF CAMPINAS-SÃO PAULO.
• Grantee: Celene Aparecida Ferrari Audi
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral