CALIDAD DE VIDA DE LOS PROFESORES UNIVERSITARIOS Y SU PREDISPOSICIÓN A LAS ENFERMEDADES CARDIOVASCULARES

Abstract

Teaching is a profession that requires substantial physical and mental commitment, frequently associated with extended working hours and occupational stress. This burden may lead educators to neglect self-care, adopting unhealthy behaviors such as inadequate dietary habits, physical inactivity, and ineffective stress management. This study aimed to analyze the influence of university faculty members quality of life on their predisposition to the development of cardiovascular diseases. It examined dimensions including physical health, mental well-being, psychosocial aspects, and associated risk factors. A cross-sectional, quantitative, and descriptive study was conducted using an online questionnaire administered via Google Forms, comprising both objective and subjective questions related to the study topic. The sample consisted of 89 faculty members from undergraduate health programs at the University of Gurupi (UNIRG), Campus 2. The results indicated that, although the majority of participants reported a positive perception of their quality of life (65.16%), there was a high prevalence of exposure to modifiable risk factors, particularly excessive workload (80.9% working between 40 and 60 hours per week), partial physical inactivity (15.74%), and dissatisfaction with sleep quality. It can be concluded that the university environment may contribute to increased exposure to modifiable cardiovascular risk factors. These findings underscore the need for institutional health promotion strategies, with an emphasis on workload reorganization, promotion of physical activity, and interventions targeting sleep quality and mental health.