Simultaneity of negative behaviors related to health in people with diabetes
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0367.2014v35n1p87Keywords:
Diabetes Mellitus, smoking, diabetic diet, alcoholism, motor activity.Abstract
The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and simultaneity of negative behaviors related to health among individuals with diabetes according to sex and economic class. It is a cross-sectional study in which were interviewed 337 individuals with diabetes in basic health units of Londrina, PR. Abusive consumption of alcohol, smoking, physical inactivity, and carelessness about diet were considered negative behaviors related to health. Among the interviewed diabetics, physical inactivity was present in 69.1%, alcohol abuse in 21.1%, negligent behavior on diet in 30.6% and smoking in 10.7%. Differences in gender were observed in inactivity behavior (p=0.008), which was greater among women, and smoking (p<0.001) and abusive consumption of alcohol (p<0.001), greater among men. Differences between economic classes and behaviors were not verified. The simultaneity of negative behaviors related to health consisted of the predominance of the sum of 2 negative behaviors, and the accumulation of negative behaviors was more prevalent among men. There was a high isolated or concurrent prevalence of the four health related behaviors among diabetics.Downloads
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