Hábitos saudáveis e qualidade de vida no trabalho: um estudo com trabalhadores de uma universidade pública

Abstract

Studies indicate the adoption of unhealthy habits and the occurrence of chronic diseases and/or their aggravations. These can be influenced by sociodemographic factors such as gender, age, marital status, education, income, among others, and occupational factors. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of healthy habits and to verify if sociodemographic, occupational, and Quality of Work Life (QWL) characteristics are predictors of them. Data included sociodemographic information, lifestyle habits (diet, sleep, physical activity, and leisure), occupational information, and QWL analysis. Assessments were conducted by filling out a form via Google Forms, Analyzes were performed using data normality using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Bivariate analysis was carried out using the Chi-square test, independent samples t-test, Mann Whitney test and Kruslkal Wallis test with a significance level of 5%. physical activity and multinomial logistics, having as a dependent variable the performance of leisure activities and satisfaction with what was carried out. A total of 488 workers participated, the majority of whom were women, aged 41 or older, with a higher education level/specialization/master's degree, and statutory public servants (administrative technicians). Being female was a predictor for inadequate diet, lower chance of engaging in physical activity at most twice a week, lower chance of engaging in leisure activities weekly compared to never/almost never, and being satisfied/very satisfied compared to very dissatisfied/dissatisfied. Working in the HC/outpatient clinics was a predictor of lower chances of inadequate diet compared to workers at Campus II; being a worker with a High School/Technical Education and Higher Education/Specialization/Master's degree was a predictor of engaging in physical activity at most twice a week compared to those with a doctorate/post-doctorate degree; being aged 18 to 40 was a predictor for monthly engagement in leisure compared to never/almost never engagement. A lesser impact on the work organization link was a predictor of being satisfied/very satisfied compared to very dissatisfied/dissatisfied with sleep, and a lesser impact on the work social support link was a predictor of being neither satisfied nor dissatisfied compared to very dissatisfied/dissatisfied. These results indicate the need for further research using specific instruments to evaluate healthy habits, which can support organizations, especially public university employees, in decision-making and programs to encourage these habits, thereby providing better quality of life for these workers.