Zachowania zdrowotne personelu pielęgniarskiego a ryzyko wystąpienia chorób sercowo-naczyniowych
Health behaviours of nursing staff and the risk of cardiovascular diseases

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Nursing staff make up the largest group in the healthcare system. Professional work is associated with factors that may negatively affect this group’s physical and mental health. This results in improper health behaviours, including addictions, lack of physical activity and inappropriate diet, which may result in the development of cardiovascular diseases. The study aimed to assess the health behaviours of nurses, taking into account the risk of cardiovascular disease (CD). Material and methods: The study was conducted among 154 nurses, both female and male. It used a questionnaire with original questions, the Health Behavior Inventory (IZZ), and the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). An original questionnaire was developed to assess the risk of CD. Results: The results of our research showed that more than half of the respondents (61.04%) were at medium and high risk of CD. The average result of the IZZ score was 76.58 points (low results). In the health behaviour category subscales, the respondents received the highest average scores for proper eating habits (3.3) and positive mental attitudes (3.3). The respondents obtained the lowest scores in the health practices category (3.0). The predictor that increased the cardiovascular risk was the age of the respondents (31 to 40 years). The predictors that reduced the risk of S-N were higher education and a higher level of the general IZZ index. Conclusions: The fact that more than half of the respondents (61.04%) fit into the category of medium and high risk of cardiovascular disease is alarming. This result indicates not only the need to take seriously the risks associated with this professional group, but also the need to introduce interventions aimed at promoting health and prevention among nurses. Also, low results of the level of health behaviours suggest that nursing staff require more attention in the field of health interventions and access to resources that promote a healthy lifestyle.

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