Hábitos de salud, alimentación, y nivel de actividad física del personal docente y administrativo de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la UCSG.

Abstract

Introduction: Physical activity clearly influences the improvement of quality of life and the prevention of serious non-communicable comorbidities. Objective: To analyze the health habits, eating habits, and physical activity levels of the teaching and administrative staff working at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil. Methodology: This investigation has a cross-sectional, observational, quantitative, and descriptive design, using a sample of eighty respondents who participated in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: Regarding the level of physical activity, it was found that 54% of the respondents registered a low level, 33% a moderate level, and only 14% a high level of physical activity. Furthermore, 58% remain seated for more than 6 hours daily on weekdays, highlighting an inactive lifestyle. Additionally, regarding health habits, it should be noted that 35% reported having some type of illness, with obesity being the most predominant at 19%, followed by type 2 diabetes at 6%, and cardiovascular diseases at 5%. Although 94% reported not smoking and 84% not drinking alcohol, 23% slept less than 6 hours a night, and 46% declared they did not have a balanced diet. Conclusion: These figures reflect the low level of physical activity and the existence of health risk factors, highlighting the need to promote active and healthy lifestyles.