A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Vivian de Moraes Coelho
, Camila Oliveira Sinhoroto
, Patrícia Magnabosco
, Maria Beatriz Guimarães Raponi
, Maria Angélica Melo e Oliveira
, [...]
Vivian de Moraes Coelho
, Camila Oliveira Sinhoroto
, Patrícia Magnabosco
, Maria Beatriz Guimarães Raponi
, Maria Angélica Melo e Oliveira
, [...]
Abstract Introduction Nurses from the night shift are exposed to sleep deprivation, which is associated with circadian rhythm alteration, lifestyle changes, psychosocial stress, and, consequently, increased risk of blood pressure (BP) deregulation and hypertension. Objective To analyze risk factors associated with elevated BP levels in nursing workers. Methods A transversal, quantitative study was conducted with 172 nursing professionals of a large hospital in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The following data were collected: anthropometric and BP measurements, sociodemographic characteristics, […]
Keywords: Blood pressure; Nursing team; Shift work schedule; Body weight
Rafaela Aparecida Mendonça Marques
, Priscila Pena Camargo
, Gabriela Guerra Leal Souza
, Graziela Dutra Rocha Gouvea
, Virgínia Capistrano Fajardo
, [...]
Rafaela Aparecida Mendonça Marques
, Priscila Pena Camargo
, Gabriela Guerra Leal Souza
, Graziela Dutra Rocha Gouvea
, Virgínia Capistrano Fajardo
, [...]
Abstract Background: Due to the growing concern about work-related social and health aspects, occupational health and safety has become relevant. Objective: This work aims to develop a model to assist cardiovascular risk management in a team of haul truck operators, who work in rotating shifts at a mining company in Brazil. Methods: This longitudinal study evaluated risk factors for cardiovascular diseases of 191 mineworkers at three times points – 2010, 2012, and 2015. In addition, the risk of developing cardiovascular […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases; Risk Factors; Mineworkers; Shift Work Schedule; Occupational Health; Metabolic Syndrome; Alcoholism; Tobacco