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Revista de la Asociación Española de Especialistas en Medicina del Trabajo
On-line version ISSN 3020-1160Print version ISSN 1132-6255
Abstract
ALZATE-SOTO, Mariana; SALCEDO-CASTRO, Ivonne Sofía; CAMPOS-GUZMAN, Nelson Rolando and PORTELA-ESCANDON, Nancy Yaneth. Lifestyles and physical activity influential factors in the recovery from Covid-19 in workers of a University in Colombia. Rev Asoc Esp Espec Med Trab [online]. 2023, vol.32, n.3, pp.217-227. Epub Dec 18, 2023. ISSN 3020-1160.
Introduction:
Various studies have been developed to determine the recovery time for COVID-19, finding that it is dependent on certain factors.
Objective:
To identify the influence of lifestyle and physical activity on the recovery of employees of a university institution infected by COVID-19.
Materials and Method:
Descriptive, cross-sectional study, included 63 officials who underwent physical assessment using bioimpedance with the IPAQ questionnaire, healthy lifestyles supported by the FANTASTICO questionnaire.
Results:
According to the IPAQ, 15.87% of the employees present high physical activity; 76% of the officials required isolation at home. Of those officials who required medical management, 80% presented obesity p:(0.074).
Conclusion:
The majority of the population that maintains a healthy weight and a fantastic lifestyle, which is associated with the fact that leading healthy lifestyles decreases the impact of the COVID-19 infection.
Keywords : COVID-19; Recovery; Risk Factors; Lifestyles; Physical Activity and Clinical Management.
