Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: July-September | Volume: 4 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 142-145
A Comparative Study on Physical Activity Pattern among General and Shift Duty Workers with Diabetes Mellitus
V. Bhavani1, Dr S. Sivabalamurugan2
1Dietician, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, KK Nagar, Chennai
2Diabetologist, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, KK Nagar, Chennai
ABSTRACT
The present study explored the physical activity pattern of the diabetic workers. India is considered as “Diabetic capital of the world”, Since the Indian work force undergo irregular duty hours, due to their personal and work pressure, the importance they give for physical activity is highly questionable. Physical activity and diet helps in the treatment part of diabetic individual. Thus it is essential to focus on the physical activity pattern of the diabetic workforce of the nation. About 200 diabetic workforce (100 General duty workers and 100 rotation shift workers) were selected for the study using purposive random sampling technique. Interview schedule was used to collect the relevant information on the research paper. Obtained information was subjected to statistical analysis. From the results it is found that only 23% performed physical activity. Walking was more preferred (97%) by the participants. Maximum of the subjects performed physical activity for 30 minutes per day. Most of our workforce availed Government bus as the mode of transport to the work place. Rotation shift workers perform their work in sitting posture. Whereas standing and walking postures are performed more by rotation shift workers. Indian workers are the pillars of the nation. Performing physical activity must be motivated to maintain the blood glucose level. Every Institution must be provided with recreation club to encourage the sport activity of the worker. By this, we can improve the mental and physical ability of the work force.
Key words: Physical activity, work posture, exercise, barrier, walking,