Nível de atividade física e caracterização de fatores sociodemográficos, laborais e a prática da reanimação cardiorrespiratória em enfermeiros

Abstract

Physical inactivity is a major public health problem and can negatively impact health and professional performance, especially among nurses, who are often exposed to long work hours, multiple jobs, and high physical demands. This study aimed to identify the level of physical activity among nurses and characterize them in terms of sociodemographic and occupational factors, as well as their practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the state of Alagoas. This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 93 nurses working in health services in Alagoas. Data collection began in September 2025 and continued until January 2026, using an online electronic questionnaire containing sociodemographic, occupational, clinical, and cardiopulmonary arrest related information, in addition to the application of the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. A predominance of female professional was observed, aged between 30 and 39 years, with multiple employment relationships and working predominantly in the public sector. Regarding physical activity levels, 38.7% of participants were classified as very active, while 31.2% exhibited sedentary behavior. Most nurses had previously witnessed a cardiac arrest (89.2%) and performed cardiopulmonar resuscitation maneuvers (82.8%), with 75.3% believing that physical activity influences performance during resuscitation. Despite this, 38.7% reported not feeling physically prepared to perform effective chest compressions for two minutes. It can be concluded that, although a significant proportion of nurses exhibit satisfactory levels of physical activity, a substantial proportion of professionals remain sedentary or lack sufficient confidence in their physical fitness to perform in emergencys, highlighting the need for strategies aimed at promoting physical activity and strengthening professional training.