Moreno-Pesquera PM, Varela-Tapia CL, Hernández-Amaro H, Martínez-Barro D

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: it has been described that resident physicians (RPs) during their specialization are exposed to certain factors such as work overload, stress, personal life issues, and physical and mental exhaustion, which make them susceptible to neglecting their health. This, combined with the period of confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leads to a sedentary lifestyle and, therefore, a decrease in physical activity. Objective: to describe the effect of an educational intervention on physical activity, measured by the number of steps taken using a smartphone, on the biochemical and somatometric profile of RPs specializing in rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods: a longitudinal, descriptive and analytical study of residents was conducted from November 2020 to December 2021. A physical activity-related exam was applied. An educational intervention was carried out on the impact of physical activity (number of daily steps) on health. The exam was subsequently applied electronically. The number of daily steps, biochemical and somatometric profiles were monitored initially and at six months. Results: 56 residents between the third and fourth decades of life were included. The initial physical activity questionnaire score 6 (5-7), compared to the final 10 (9-11), showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.01). An increase in the number of steps was observed (3,953.5 (503.25-7,403.75) vs. 7475 (4,041.25-10,908.75), p < 0.01); a decrease in waist circumference (81 (65.25-96.75) vs. 80 (62.5-97.5) cm, p < 0.01) and waist-hip ratio (0.85 (0.76-0.94) vs. 0.83 (0.71-0.95), p < 0.01). Conclusions: the educational intervention on physical activity in medical residents was efficient in increasing the number of steps taken, with potential beneficial effects on their somatometric profile.

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