Factors Associated with the Lifestyle of Pediatric Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the association between sociodemographic and occupational variables with the lifestyle of health professionals in pediatric units during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 407 health professionals working in four pediatric health units in the State of Bahia, northeast Brazil. The Fantastic Lifestyle Questionnaire and a questionnaire with sociodemographic and employment variables self-applied via Google Forms were used. The final binary logistic regression models revealed significant associations between those who received 3 to 5 minimum wages, without a marital relationship and with more than one employment relationship. Data suggest that these sociodemographic and occupational profiles are more exposed to risky lifestyle behaviors. The findings of this study demonstrated the need for greater attention to the health of health professionals in the pediatric field, as well as the promotion of initiatives that seek to value the work of these professionals and reduce the damage caused to their lifestyle, especially in a pandemic scenario.

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“…Coutinho et al [73] examined the relations between sociodemographic factors and the lifestyle of people working in pediatric units in Bahia, Brazil, during COVID-19. The study revealed that people who were not married received 3-5 minimum wages, and that those with more than one job were more likely to follow dangerous lifestyle behaviors.…”