Actividad física y sedentarismo en los servidores legislativos entre 30 y 60 años de edad de la Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador
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2025
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PUCE - Quito
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El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar el nivel de actividad física e indicadores de conductas sedentarias en los servidores legislativos entre 30 y 60 años de la Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador. Se utilizó un diseño cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal realizado entre enero y marzo de 2025, Se calculó un tamaño muestral para población finita (N=135) resultando n≈100; la muestra final fue de n=100 (tasa de respuesta 74,1%) y el instrumento de recolección fue el Cuestionario Mundial de Actividad Física (GPAQ, versión en español). Los resultados evidenciaron que el 41% de los participantes presentaba sobrepeso y el 27% obesidad, lo que aumenta el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. Solo el 17% cumplió con la recomendación de actividad vigorosa y el 16% con la actividad moderada, mientras que el 52% reportó caminatas regulares de al menos 10 minutos cinco días a la semana. Sin embargo, un 34% permaneció sentado ocho o más horas al día, reflejando un elevado nivel de sedentarismo. El análisis de regresión logística indicó que la actividad física vigorosa actúa como un factor protector frente a la conducta sedentaria. En conclusión, existe alta prevalencia de exceso de peso y conductas sedentarias; se recomienda implementar pausas activas y programas institucionales de actividad física, con el fin de reducir riesgos, mejorar la salud y optimizar la productividad laboral.
The present study aimed to determine the level of physical activity and indicators of sedentary behavior among legislative staff aged 30 to 60 years at the National Assembly of Ecuador. A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design was used, carried out between January and March 2025. A finite population sample size calculation (N=135) resulted in n≈100; the final sample was n=100 (response rate 74.1%). Data were collected using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ, Spanish version). The results showed that 41% of participants were overweight and 27% were obese, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases. Only 17% met the recommendation for vigorous activity and 16% for moderate activity, while 52% reported walking for at least 10 minutes on five or more days per week. However, 34% remained seated for eight or more hours per day, reflecting a high level of sedentary behavior. Logistic regression analysis indicated that vigorous physical activity acts as a protective factor against sedentary behavior. In conclusion, there is a high prevalence of excess weight and sedentary behaviors; it is recommended to implement active breaks and institutional physical activity programs in order to reduce risks, improve health, and optimize work productivity.
The present study aimed to determine the level of physical activity and indicators of sedentary behavior among legislative staff aged 30 to 60 years at the National Assembly of Ecuador. A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design was used, carried out between January and March 2025. A finite population sample size calculation (N=135) resulted in n≈100; the final sample was n=100 (response rate 74.1%). Data were collected using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ, Spanish version). The results showed that 41% of participants were overweight and 27% were obese, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases. Only 17% met the recommendation for vigorous activity and 16% for moderate activity, while 52% reported walking for at least 10 minutes on five or more days per week. However, 34% remained seated for eight or more hours per day, reflecting a high level of sedentary behavior. Logistic regression analysis indicated that vigorous physical activity acts as a protective factor against sedentary behavior. In conclusion, there is a high prevalence of excess weight and sedentary behaviors; it is recommended to implement active breaks and institutional physical activity programs in order to reduce risks, improve health, and optimize work productivity.
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Actividad física - Esfuerzo físico, Conducta sedentaria, Salud laboral - Funcionarios públicos, Sobrepeso - Factores de riesgo en adultos, Obesidad - Factores de riesgo en adultos, Promoción de la salud, Salud laboral - Ecuador, Physical activity, Sedentary behavior, Legislative staff, National Assembly of Ecuador