Impacto da pandemia do SARS-COV-2 sobre o estilo de vida, estado nutricional e padrão de sono dos profissionais da atenção básica de Campina Grande - PB

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: the new Coronavirus pandemic has become a global challenge for health systems. In Brazil, primary care (PHC) was much sought after given the mild symptoms of most cases. Professionals at this level were overwhelmed by the high demand and fear inherent in the scenario and this can be the etiology for changes in lifestyle, nutritional status and other aspects, such as the sleep pattern, which can culminate in acute and chronic illness and reinforce the need care strategies for this population as well. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyle, nutritional status and sleep pattern of nurses and physicians who work in PHC establishments in Campina Grande – PB. MATERIALS AND METHODS: cross-sectional study involving 140 health professionals who had been working in the PHC for at least six months. Data were collected in person through a digital form via the Survio® platform containing 84 questions. Information on nutritional status, lifestyle and sleep and rest patterns were obtained before and during the pandemic, using the chi-square test to compare sociodemographic and lifestyle data and between the group of doctors and nurses and the test. McNemar to compare information between periods before and during the pandemic. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences – SPSS, version 22.0, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: there was a higher prevalence of females and non-effective bonding with care. Half of the population was overweight/obese and the majority reported work overload during the pandemic period, but with no increase in income. There was a decrease in the practice of physical activity and an increase in the consumption of ultra-processed foods, in addition to a decrease in the duration and quality of sleep, as well as greater stress, tiredness and moodiness during the pandemic. CONCLUSION: it appears that health professionals are a group highly affected by the pandemic and this circumstance reinforces the need for actions aimed at their health, as well as the adherence to individual care measures, such as the organization of the work process and the ensuring minimally adequate conditions for carrying out activities and taking care of the lifestyle, which are essential to provide quality care and ensure the health and well-being of this population.