ECEESPE2025 ePoster Presentations Metabolism, Nutrition and Obesity (164 abstracts)
Assessment of physical activity levels among paramedical staff: a cross-sectional study
Mariem Ayedi 1 , Khouloud Boujelben 1 , Dhoha Ben Salah 1 , Mohamed Khairi Arous 1 , Yassmine Abdelkafi 1 , Mouna Mnif 1 , Faten Haj Kacem Akid 1 , Nadia Charfi 1 , Mouna Elleuch 1 & Nabila Rekik Majdoub 1
1University of Sfax, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Endocrinology Diabetology Department, Sfax, Tunisia
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Introduction: The prevention of cardiovascular diseases remains a crucial challenge in healthcare, as they represent one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Physical inactivity exposes individuals to a significant risk of mortality due to cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality, representing a major concern for healthcare professionals.
Objective: To assess the level of physical activity among paramedical staff at the Intermediate Health Center of Sfax, Tunisia.
Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 41 paramedical staff members at the Intermediate Health Center of Sfax. We assessed their perception of physical activity in the workplace using a version of the BAECKE questionnaire adapted to the Tunisian dialect.
Results: The mean age of participants was 41 years (27–59 years) with a female predominance (75.7%). The majority (87.2%) had over 5 years of professional experience. The mean weight was 75.5 kg (59–110 kg), with a mean BMI of 29.6 kg/m2. An android fat distribution was observed in 54.2% of participants. Twelve percent of respondents were obese. Among the participants, 78.6% spent most of their time seated vs 21.4% standing. Most respondents (85.7%) frequently felt fatigued at work, and 78.5% perceived their job as moderately or minimally physically demanding compared to others of the same age. The assessment of the Work Physical Activity Index (WPAI) identified three categories: high WPAI (25%), low WPAI (35%), and moderate WPAI (40%).
Conclusion: Promoting physical activity in the workplace improves cardiovascular health, and reducing desk hours may be associated with a decrease in adiposity, overweight, and obesity.
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