Dyslipidemias in female market workers in a city of semiarid region of bahia state

Abstract

Objective: Describe the prevalence of dyslipidemia in market workers who work in the municipal market in Guanambi/BA. Materials and Methods: This is an epidemiological cross-sectional and census study, in which sociodemographic, labor and health conditions of market workers with dyslipidemia were analyzed. Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires, blood tests and anthropometric assessment. After being collected, the data were tabulated and analyzed using the Epi Info program, version 7.0. Results: The study had a total population of 426 workers, of which 241 were female, 199 underwent a blood test, and all of them had some type of dyslipidemia, were aged between 45 and 59 years old, incomplete elementary school, most had a steady partner. Most of them did not use alcohol or tobacco and did not practice physical activity. The vendors worked mainly in pavilion 3, had a weekly working day of more than 44 hours and most reported not having a medical diagnosis for any disease. Conclusion: In view of the above, it is necessary for municipal bodies and institutions to develop interventionist policies to ensure adequate working conditions and educational actions in health.