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The prevalence of hypertension, obesity, diabetes and job satisfaction among public health workers in Central Province, Sri Lanka
( Chamil Senevirathna ) , ( Prasad Katulanda ) , ( Nayana Dhanapala )
UCI I410-ECN-0102-2021-500-000689286
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Objective: To assess prevalence of hypertension, obesity, diabetes and job satisfaction among public health workers in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Methods: This cross sectional survey was conducted in three districts, Central Province, Sri Lanka Data was collected from public health workers (n = 336) who are employed. BMI, Blood Pressure and Random Blood Sugar data was collected. General information and self-reported job satisfaction and coping strategies was collected by a self-administrative questionnaire. Results: There were 302 females (89%) in the group. Overweight (mean 26.2, SD 0.78 CI = 95%) and obesity (Mean 29.6, SD 1.8 CI = 95%) prevalence among PHW were 29. 5% and 16.4% respectively. Among the group 26 individuals (7.7%) were hypertensive and 21 (6%) individuals (mean 264.9 SD 95.7) were living with diabetes. Prevalence of tobacco and alcohol consumption were 8% and 7.4% respectively. Out of the total, 20.2% (n = 68) have severe headache, joint pains and back pains. In terms of the stress caused by the occupation, 192 individuals (57.1%) reported with moderate pressure on their work. Highly job satisfaction, moderate satisfaction and unsatisfied individuals were 31%, 61% and 1.2% respectively. It was found that most of public health workers (69.2%) having sleeping disorders. Field work, work load, working environment, income were found to be as the common sources for stressful circumstances at work. Conclusion: Study revealed that overweight and obesity prevalence among public health workers in central province is considerable. Significant amount of public health workers are hypertensive and living with diabetes. More than half from the group have a moderate satisfaction with their job. Intervention should be design to minimize the pressure on work among the group.

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