Obesity as a social problem: identifying guidance needs of nursing for self-care

Authors

  • Carla dos Santos Soares UERJ
  • Iraci dos Santos UERJ
  • Lina Márcia Miguéis Berardinelli UERJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5205/reuol.520-5592-3-LE.0401201003

Keywords:

obesidade, condições socioeconômicas, autocuidado, enfermagem

Abstract

: Obesity has been a considerable public health problem in the world. The study aimed to identify socioeconomic characteristics of clients in outpatient treatment for coronary artery disease, linking them to the risk factors for obesity.Method: Descriptive,Cross-sectional, retrospective. The sample was composed of 30 clients. The research technique was the individual interview in 2009 in Rio de Janeiro. The data were organized by the program Excel, with statistical analysis using the Crosstab. Results: Abdominal obesity was prevalent in 93.3% of customers. Of the total, 43% had three or more associated  cardiovascular risk factors , while 66.7% are sedentary.Needs found for self-care were: physical perceptions, psychological, personal and environmental. Conclusion: the emotional and behavioral aspects still resistant to change for the adoption of healthy lifestyles.Institutionalize outpatient nursing appointment , adopting a sensitive listening is a strategy that promotes self-care of people.

Author Biographies

Carla dos Santos Soares, UERJ

Enfermeira Especialista em Enfermagem em Alta Complexidade pela Universidade Gama Filho. Residência em Enfermagem em Cirurgia Cardiovascular pela UERJ. Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da UERJ

Iraci dos Santos, UERJ

Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora do Departamento Fundamentos de Enfermagem e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Bolsista de Produtividade do CNPq. Líder do Grupo de Pesquisa CNPq Concepções Teóricas para o Cuidar em Saúde e Enfermagem

Lina Márcia Miguéis Berardinelli, UERJ

Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora do Departamento Enfermagem Médico Cirúrgica. Coordenadora do Núcleo de Extensão Universitária da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Vice-Líder do Grupo de Pesquisa CNPq Concepções Teóricas para o Cuidar em Saúde e Enfermagem.

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Published

23-12-2009

How to Cite

SOARES, Carla dos Santos; SANTOS, Iraci dos; BERARDINELLI, Lina Márcia Miguéis. Obesity as a social problem: identifying guidance needs of nursing for self-care. Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line, Recife, v. 4, n. 1, p. 18–27, 2009. DOI: 10.5205/reuol.520-5592-3-LE.0401201003. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufpe.br/revistas/revistaenfermagem/article/view/5827. Acesso em: 30 jun. 2026.

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2010): Revista de Enfermagem UFPE On Line

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Original article

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