High Level Of Physical Activity In Nursing Personnel At Rsi Fatimah Cilacap

Abstract

Introduction : Research related to stroke risk factors recommends educating the public to reduce stroke risk factors by increasing physical activity. Regular physical activity can improve physical, mental function and maintain movement and independence of the elderly. Physical activity is very effective in preventing stroke and reducing mortality. Some people are still lacking in physical activity because they still do not understand the benefits of physical activity. Stroke risk factors can be prevented by lifestyle modification. People who meet the 5 criteria for a healthy lifestyle, namely not smoking, carrying out regular physical activity for more than 30 minutes every day, consuming healthy nutrition, and having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 25 kg/m2 can reduce the risk of
stroke by 80% than people who are not in the above criteria. Research on physical activity in nurses shows that the level of activity of nurse clinicians is higher than that of nurse managers. Nurses are able to become agents of change to help patients live a healthy lifestyle. Nurses are able to influence the increase in physical activity.
Purpose: This research purpose is to examine and provide information about the level of physical activity in nursing
staff.
Method: The study in 147 nursing staff and using analyze observational analytic with the Global Physical Activity Questionnare. The analysis of the results was carried out using a description method that produced a percentage.
Results: The results of the activity level questionnaire obtained the results of a high level of physical activity 82.3%, a medium level of 14.3% and a low level of 3.4%. There was correlation with age and physical activity level (p=0.031).
Conclusion: The conslussion of the study nursing staff in RSI Fatimah Cilacap have a high level of physical activity.