The Prevalence of overweight nurses in Italy: a systematic review

Introduction: A nurse is a healthcare professional who deals with health in an increasingly older world, and it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight nurses and make a comparison with the general population. Methods: A syste...

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Main Authors: Antonio Brusini, Simone Tersigni, Danilo Curatolo, Mattia Giacomuzzi Trepiccione, Benedetta Papotti
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Language:English
Published: Firenze University Press 2024-06-01
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Online Access:https://riviste.fupress.net/index.php/if/article/view/2428
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author Antonio Brusini
Simone Tersigni
Danilo Curatolo
Mattia Giacomuzzi Trepiccione
Benedetta Papotti
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description Introduction: A nurse is a healthcare professional who deals with health in an increasingly older world, and it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight nurses and make a comparison with the general population. Methods: A systematic review was performed on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cinahl Plus; only primary studies conducted in Italy were considered, starting from 01/01/2013. Results: The range of nurses with BMI ≥ 25 ranged from 29.6% to over 62%. Shi work, especially night shi s, is a risk factor for incurring a BMI ≥ 25. Conclusions: It is important to seek a policy of reducing the BMI among nurses, as the nursing population faces the risk of incurring overweight and obesity conditions, even if in smaller terms than the general population.
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spelling doaj-art-d057209efea64b3fa18287c067d91a312025-08-20T03:12:56ZengFirenze University PressInfermieristica Journal2785-70182024-06-013210.36253/if-2428The Prevalence of overweight nurses in Italy: a systematic reviewAntonio Brusini0Simone Tersigni1Danilo Curatolo2Mattia Giacomuzzi Trepiccione3Benedetta Papotti4AUSL Modena, ItalyEmergency Room, ASST Cremona, ItalyUO Nephrology and Dialysis, Ospedale di Pavullo, AUSL Modena, ItalySurgical Compartment, IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, ItalyReggio Emilia, Italy Introduction: A nurse is a healthcare professional who deals with health in an increasingly older world, and it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight nurses and make a comparison with the general population. Methods: A systematic review was performed on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cinahl Plus; only primary studies conducted in Italy were considered, starting from 01/01/2013. Results: The range of nurses with BMI ≥ 25 ranged from 29.6% to over 62%. Shi work, especially night shi s, is a risk factor for incurring a BMI ≥ 25. Conclusions: It is important to seek a policy of reducing the BMI among nurses, as the nursing population faces the risk of incurring overweight and obesity conditions, even if in smaller terms than the general population. https://riviste.fupress.net/index.php/if/article/view/2428ObesityOverweight in nursesNurses LifestyleBMI
spellingShingle Antonio Brusini
Simone Tersigni
Danilo Curatolo
Mattia Giacomuzzi Trepiccione
Benedetta Papotti
The Prevalence of overweight nurses in Italy: a systematic review
Infermieristica Journal
Obesity
Overweight in nurses
Nurses Lifestyle
BMI
title The Prevalence of overweight nurses in Italy: a systematic review
title_full The Prevalence of overweight nurses in Italy: a systematic review
title_fullStr The Prevalence of overweight nurses in Italy: a systematic review
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title_short The Prevalence of overweight nurses in Italy: a systematic review
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topic Obesity
Overweight in nurses
Nurses Lifestyle
BMI
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