Alcohol consumption and physical activity among healthcare workers
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Abstract
Aims The study analysed the relation between consumption of wine/beer/hard liquor and the practice of physical activity in everyday life for healthcare professionals.
Methods A descriptive survey design was used. A representative sample (n=914) of healthcare practitioners who work in a teaching hospital have participated. Data were collected through the distribution of self-reported questionnaires.
Results 47.4% drank wine/beer occasionally. 16% consumed approximately half a litre daily, while 1.3% had a daily consumption of one litre or more. Fewer consumed hard liquor occasionally and only 1% on a regular basis. 26.1% declared to not practise physical activity, while 71.2% affirmed to do it occasionally and 2.1% regularly. Reporting no performed physical activity were associated to wine/beer consumption but not to hard liquor consumption.
Conclusion Health promotion programs should not only target the general population, but also target the health care personnel.