Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome among Nurses

• Main Authors: Shuo-Jen Chang, 張朔衽
• Other Authors: Wen-Chun Liao
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/25139858399661209666

碩士 === 中山醫學大學 === 護理研究所 === 101 === Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MS) refers to a cluster of multiple cardiovascular disorders. Nurses are especially at high risk for MS because of heavy workload, physical and emotional stress and frequent rotating shifts. In this cross-sectional study, we used nurses’ annual physical check-up data and questionnaires regarding life and working style to identify the relationship between prevalence of MS indicators and nurses’ lifestyle. Methods: 1200 nurses from a medical center in central Taiwan were recruited and 1129 completed this study. The diagnosis criteria of MS were based on the indicators set by the Bureau of Health Promotion, Taiwan. Descriptive statistical analysis, independent-samples t test, ANOVA, Chi-square test, Pearson correlation and logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results: Nurses’ mean age was 30.4 years-old. Prevalence of MS was 5.0%. Hypercholesterolemia (27.8%) was the most common disorder nurses encountered. Nurses with chronic diseases (OR=6.56), performed administrative work (OR=5.22), and fixed night-shift (OR=14.15) had higher risk of MS. Those who drank beverage with 88-175 gram of suger per week had higher risk of MS (OR= 3.81) than those who did not. Conclusion: The relationship among work-shift, diet habits and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was significant. A friendly environment and policy for shifts and health eating is emphasized in our study.