Promoción de la salud en los lugares de trabajo: un camino por recorrer

Paulo Freire's research itinerary: contributions for promoting health in the teaching profession

OBJECTIVES

examine Paulo Freire's research itinerary as a theoretical-methodological framework and its contributions for promoting health in the teaching profession.

METHODS

qualitative participatory action research coordinated with Paulo Freire's itinerary, carried out in culture circles, from April 18, 2018 to June 26, 2018. It involved the participation of 21 teachers from a federal teaching institution.

RESULTS

the method that was used promoted dialogue and reflection among the participants, enabling a health promotion intervention. It facilitated self-knowledge and reflection, resulting in significant changes in the participants, in a process in pursuit that seeks transformations. Final Considerations: Paulo Freire's research itinerary was opportune, as a possibility for promoting health, mainly in terms of providing a framework that assists in the practical construction of knowledge and encourages participants to examine their reality in the pursuit of enhanced quality of life.

Physical fitness, musculoskeletal disorders and body mass index in transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia

Introduction: Sedentary work activities in urban transport drivers are associated with overweight and obesity, an increase in musculoskeletal discomfort related to work and a decrease in physical fitness.Objective: To determine physical fitness and musculoskeletal discomfort in urban transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia, based on their body mass index (BMI).Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in 231 urban transport drivers. Healthy physical fitness and presence of musculoskeletal symptoms were measured using the AFISAL-INEFC test battery and the Nordic Questionnaire developed by Kuorinka, respectively.Results: There were significant differences between drivers with normal BMI and overweight/obese drivers in abdominal strength and endurance (21.4±8.9 vs. 19.6±8.8 stooped, p=0.04), flexibility (36.1±7.3 cm vs. 33.6±7.1 cm, p=0.02), and aerobic capacity (1537.5±704.8 meters vs. 1249.1±346.6 meters, p=0.0001). Increased frequency of musculoskeletal discomfort was observed in subjects with BMI >25 kg/m2.Conclusions: Overweight and obesity are associated with poor physical fitness and the perception of musculoskeletal discomfort, which has negative implications for the personal and occupational well-being of these workers, generating a burden for companies and the Colombian health system.

Modelo de Promoción de la salud en el lugar de trabajo: una propuesta

Objetivo: proponer un modelo de promoción de salud en el lugar de trabajo fundamentado en los modelos de Nola Pender y de condiciones de trabajo de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia.Síntesis del contenido: los trabajadores son un grupo poblacional que puede verse afectado por acciones desarrolladas en los espacios de trabajo, por tanto, la implementación de programas de promoción de la salud es primordial para la persona que labora y para la organización. Desde el sustento teórico-científico de la disciplina de enfermería, el modelo de promoción de la salud de Nola Pender puede ser un primer acercamiento para aportar al marco de promoción de la salud en el lugar de trabajo en Colombia.Conclusiones: el modelo de promoción de la salud de Nola Pender y el de condiciones de trabajo de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia permiten crear un acercamiento a un modelo integral de promoción de la salud en el lugar de trabajo para la implementación de programas enfocados en su contexto, el comportamiento, la percepción de salud y todas aquellas necesidades individuales de los trabajadores.