Occupational Roles Research Articles

Exploring patient response towards hotline-based telemedicine service in Bangladesh

BackgroundTelemedicine system enables doctors and patients to communicate while staying afar which can be helpful for areas with lesser health facilities and at times of natural or health disasters. In developing countries like Bangladesh, telemedicine service offers the potential for wider health access and equity if effectively implemented. Therefore, the response and acceptance of care receivers who are the main beneficiaries of the service should be explored. As Dhaka University Telemedicine Programme (DUTP) is a non-profit University project-induced successful telemedicine service in Bangladesh, our study was conducted on the DUTP hotline-based telemedicine programme aimed to explore patients’ prior knowledge and response (experience, satisfaction and acceptance) about the service. MethodThe cross-sectional study was conducted by interviewing 200 participants over the phone with a structured questionnaire to analyze their knowledge and response. Participants were selected by randomization from the patient pool of hotline-based DUTP telemedicine service. The data was analyzed using SPSSv20. Results and discussionAmong the participants, 41% of total participants knew about telemedicine services before COVID-19. Average patient satisfaction was well above moderate level (p-value< 0.01; mean 3.88). 16.5% respondents mentioned about having any problem while availing the service where ‘treatment or service related problem’ was the most common. Significant association was found between people's ‘occupation’ and ‘knowledge before COVID-19’ (p = 0.002) indicating to the probable role of profession or occupation in molding people's health-service related knowledge. Patient-doctor communication [‘perception about doctor's adequate evaluation (Q3)’ and ‘understanding doctor's advice properly (Q4)’] was found to be significantly associated with ‘age’ and ‘location (division)’ while most respondents (around 90%) perceived the communication as effective. ‘Age’ had also an association with ‘treatment or service related problem’. 80.5% were willing to take the service in the future even by paying fees. All participants appreciated telemedicine service in general when they were asked about its possible inclusion in mainstream primary healthcare. ConclusionThe overall response of patients toward DUTP hotline-based telemedicine, in general, came out to be positive. Concerned authorities and policymakers may exploit this accepting attitude of people toward developing effective telemedicine services in order to ensure wider health and well-being of population.

Targeted regulation and optimization of multifunctional phase transition materials by novel void occupancy engineering.

As an innovative form of stimulus-response materials, organic-inorganic hybrid phase transition materials have become a wonderful contender in the field of functional electronic equipment due to their versatile structure, intensive functions and straightforward preparation. However, the targeted regulation and optimization of the electrical/optical response, along with the establishment of regular structure-performance relationships, pose significant challenges in meeting the diverse demands of practical applications over an extended period. Herein, we conducted a systematic investigation into the role of lattice void occupancy in regulating phase transition temperature (Tp) and related optical/electrical bistability. By taking hybrid material [TMEA][Cd(SCN)3] featuring a flexible ammonium cation [TMEA]+ (TMEA = ethyltrimethylammonium) as the prototype, we successfully synthesized three phase transition materials, namely [DEDMA][Cd(SCN)3], [TEMA][Cd(SCN)3] and [TEA][Cd(SCN)3] (DEDMA = diethyldimethylammonium, TEMA = triethylmethylammonium, and TEA = tetraethylammonium), and the excellent regulation of the physical properties of these compounds was achieved through subtle engineering of void occupancy. More strikingly, [TEA][Cd(SCN)3] exhibits remarkable bistable properties in terms of dielectric and nonlinear optical responses (with second-harmonic generation intensity reaching 2.5 times that of KDP). This work provides a feasible avenue to reasonably customise organic-inorganic hybrid phase transition materials and finely adjust their intriguing functionalities.

Exploring the Determinants of Resilience and Hope in the Medical Field: The Role of Age, Gender, and Job Occupation

This study examined the influence of demographic and job-related factors on resilience and hope scores among medical professionals. Regression analyses and ANOVA tests were employed, focusing on age, gender, job occupation, and specific job roles such as Doctor, Nurse, and Medical Technician, No significant difference was found in resilience scores across job roles. Age and gender did not notably impact hope scores. Furthermore, specific job occupations and age demographics (Young Adult vs. Middle Aged Adult) showed no significant influence on resilience and hope scores, respectively. The regression models exhibited minimal predictive power. The examined variables might not be strong predictors for either resilience or hope scores among medical professionals. These findings underscore the importance of holistic well-being and mental health support for all medical professionals, irrespective of demographic or job-related factors. Future research is recommended to incorporate a broader set of predictors, focusing on personal experiences, training paradigms, and support systems.

Occupational therapy services in primary care: a scoping review.

To examine and describe the current evidence about occupational therapy services in primary care. Interprofessional primary care teams have been introduced to support the changing demographics and provide more comprehensive and coordinated care. Occupational therapists have the opportunity to play an important role in this expanding area of practice. To do so, occupational therapists must develop roles built on evidence and a clear understanding of the care delivery context. A scoping review was conducted based on the scientific and grey literature. Studies that described or examined the occupational therapy role with clients (individuals, groups, communities, populations) of all ages, conditions or occupational issues in a primary care context and that presented or referred to an occupational therapist working in a primary care setting were included. Studies were excluded if they were not in English or French. The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement was used to chart the data. 129 articles were identified, with 62 non-research and 67 research-focussed articles. A total of 268 assessments and 868 interventions were identified. The top interventions offered by occupational therapists were referring to/advocating for/coordinating/linking to and navigating community services (n = 36 articles), chronic disease management (n = 34 articles)/self-management education (n = 28 articles), health promotion (n = 30 articles) and falls prevention (n = 27 articles). The predominant focus in the literature is on adult and older adult populations.

Political Considerations in Implementing Initiatives to Improve the Mental Well-Being of Employees in the Workplace

Relatively recently governments have begun to show some of the leadership required to incorporate well-being within their calculations about work-related behaviour. This is important not only for fulfilling our individual potential, but also in signalling recognition of the central role of well-being – both physical and psychological – within equations about productivity and performance. This article considers notable national examples of good practice from Denmark, UK and Canada, as well as highlighting a range of organisational factors that help explain slow progress within workplaces, even when government-level support for improving mental well-being of employees already exists. Such organisational factors include political considerations and so this paper shines a spotlight on organisational politics surrounding mental well-being at work. In this way, I describe the potential for practitioners in occupational psychology, health and well-being roles and in human resources to develop further and utilise positive political skills to facilitate positive change. Furthermore, examples of political skills in action at all levels of an organisation are considered, ranging from harnessing the active commitment of senior management teams, to campaigning for appropriate training for middle managers, as well as raising awareness of mental health across all employees in the workplace. There is great potential for positive economic as well as individual health outcomes where organisations give far greater priority to psychological health than previously. The emergence of research-based guidance to improve psychological health at work, as well as recent commitment by some governments around the world to well-being priorities, has signposted new directions for mental well-being in the workplace. What remains concerning is that uptake of such guidance varies and its implementation often lags behind awareness. This paper considers a range of readily applicable and cost-effective organisational strategies which can be championed by practitioners for improving the mental well-being of the workforce, while it also makes explicit the role of political behaviour in seeking improvements to psychosocial aspects of the workplace.

Sensory Processing Dysfunction and Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: Women share their experiences of participating in a sensory-based home programme

INTRODUCTION: Sensory processing dysfunction (SPD) has only recently been described in women with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD). However, female sexual pain is a virtually unknown area of practice for occupational therapists providing intervention for adults with SPD AIM: To describe the experiences of women with GPPPD with identified sensory processing dysfunction (SPD) who followed a sensory-based home programme METHODS: Purposive, non-probability sampling was used to recruit participants for the qualitative arm of the study after they presented with SPD in the quantitative part of the study. Semi-structured individual interviews were used to gather information and sufficient information power was reached after five participants were interviewed. Data were analysed descriptively using inductive thematic and saliency analyses RESULTS: Two themes were identified. Theme one: Changes experienced after participating in a sensory-based home programme, reflected increased insight into SPD (allowing participants to identify sensory triggers) and intra-personal changes (increased tolerance of sensory stimuli, feelings of control and I can breathe again). Theme two: Coping strategies employed by women with SPD and GPPPD, included sensory seeking, changes to home and work environments, positive reinterpretation/growth, acceptance, and socio-emotional support (you're not the only one. There are plenty of us out there CONCLUSION: A sensory-based home programme, catering to specific sensory profiles is beneficial as a non-invasive occupational therapy intervention approach (based on sensory integrative therapy) for women with both SPD and GPPPD Implications for occupational therapy: • SPD in the context of sexual pain is an emergent field in occupational therapy, thus occupational therapists need to expand service-delivery to this population and other practitioners such as gynaecologists must be alerted to occupational therapy as a non-invasive, and non-pharmaceutical intervention option for patients. • Contribute to the knowledgebase of sensory integration in the adult population. • Improve the occupational therapist's role in sexuality. • Emphasize the importance of insight as part of a treatment programme.

To study occupational role stress among teacher in relation to their organizational commitment and coping strategies

To study occupational role stress among teacher in relation to their organizational commitment and coping strategies

Perception of the occupational roles of working mothers with breast cancer: a view from the Person-Environment-Occupation Model

Resumen En esta investigación se aborda cómo las mujeres que cumplen el rol de madre trabajadora perciben el impacto en estos roles posterior a la experiencia de tener/haber tenido cáncer de mama, desde el Modelo Persona Ambiente Ocupación, considerando todos sus componentes y como su interacción influye en el desempeño ocupacional. La metodología utilizada se centra en la recopilación de información, por medio de entrevistas realizadas a 10 mujeres acerca de sus experiencias en relación con este diagnóstico, de las cuales 5 están en tratamiento, y las restantes se encuentran recuperadas. De acuerdo con los resultados, las mujeres perciben que su desempeño se vio impactado, debido a las consecuencias físicas, socioemocionales y cognitivas que conlleva el tener/haber tenido cáncer de mama. A su vez se generó un impacto en los roles que desempeñan estas mujeres, por lo cual se evidenció la importancia de contar con redes de apoyo durante todo el proceso. Debido a esto, es necesario llevar a cabo futuras investigaciones que puedan contribuir y fundamentar la importancia de la terapia ocupacional en esta patología para así favorecer un tratamiento integral, considerando sus ocupaciones significativas y los contextos en los cuales se desenvuelven.

Atuação da terapia ocupacional com puérperas nas ações do núcleo de apoio à saúde da família

Abstract Introduction Occupational Therapy works in Primary Care through the Family Health Support Center, collaborating to promote comprehensive health monitoring for the population served by SUS. Among the people assisted are women in the puerperium, the period between childbirth until the next six and eight weeks is marked by several changes for those who experience it. Objective To investigate the role of occupational therapists with postpartum women in Primary Care actions at Family Health Support Center in Recife-PE. Method A qualitative exploratory study, carried out between April and May 2022, with eight occupational therapists working in Recife-PE. As a research instrument, a semi-structured interview script was produced. For analysis, the Collective Subject Discourse technique was used. Results The professionals report difficulties to work as a team with postpartum women due to the lack of knowledge of the possibilities of assistance on the part of the Family Health Teams. Despite this, they carry out several actions aimed at the field of action and the core of knowledge of Occupational Therapy. Among the actions carried out are home visits, individual and shared care, group care, breastfeeding support, guidance to postpartum women and support network, mental health care, guidance and resumption of occupational roles, routine structuring and guidance or support for daily activities. Conclusion Based on the understanding of occupation and occupational performance, the practice of occupational therapists at team represents benefits to the health of women assisted during the puerperium.

Moral Injury, Moral Identity, and "Dirty Hands" in War Fighting and Police Work.

In this article, I undertake three main tasks. First, I argue that, contrary to the standard view, moral injury is not a species of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) but rather, on the most coherent conception of moral injury, PTSD is (in effect) a species of moral injury. In doing so, I make use of the notion of caring deeply about something or someone worthy of being cared deeply about. Second, I consider so-called "dirty hands" actions in police work and in war, and distinguish these from the morally legitimate, but harmful, actions of police officers and of war fighters, such as the morally legitimate use of coercive force and lethal force (respectively). While the morally legitimate use of harmful methods is constitutive of these occupational roles, "dirty hands" methods are not. Roughly speaking, a "dirty hands" action is one that is morally wrong and (typically) unlawful but done for the sake of a good outcome. Both categories of action are conducive to moral injury, but "dirty hands" actions much more so, especially given the slippery moral slope from "dirty hands" actions to egregious moral wrongdoing. Third, I offer some recommendations for reducing moral injury among police officers and war fighters.

Occupational Therapy Role in Improving Health and Slowing down age-related declines: A systematic review

Background&#x0D; From a global perspective, aging people from 60 years and over were 962 million in 2017 and it is expected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050. When elderly people are not engaged in daily life, they become physically, socially and mentally impaired. The occupation-based interventions in elderly people improve their health and self-satisfaction in daily activities.&#x0D; Objective&#x0D; The aim was to analyse the role of Occupational Therapy in improving health and slowing down age-related declines.&#x0D; Methods&#x0D; The study was a systematic review of literature. Information on Occupational Therapy interventions was systematically searched from Cochrane library, MEDLINE and EMBASE database publications. The selection process of the studies was documented using PRISMA guidelines for intervention protocols.&#x0D; Results&#x0D; Literature search yielded 68 titles of relevant records. Of these five studies met inclusion criteria. One study explored the difference between group intervention and individual intervention; the results favoured group intervention. Comparison of Inter-professional approach with Occupational Therapy, the results favoured inter-professional practice in this population.&#x0D; Conclusions&#x0D; Occupational Therapy interventions seem to be effective in slowing down age related declines. However due to the heterogeneity in the intervention procedures, and duration of intervention, we suggest rigorous RCTS be undertaken to confirm that OT interventions delay age related declines.&#x0D; Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2022;5(3):350-360

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in UK healthcare: Dichotomies in a new ‘multi-professional’ profession

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) work in a wide range of settings across the English National Health Service. ACPs come from a wide range of health professional backgrounds. This paper explores the ACP as a multi-professional role, and the implications of these understandings for the sociology of professions. This paper analyses what happens when a new occupational role is created that encompasses several established professions.This qualitative study gathered views and experiences across a range of stakeholders. Fifty-eight semi-structured interviews were undertaken with participants employing ACPs (n ​= ​14) actively working in an ACP role (n ​= ​10), training as an ACP (n ​= ​13) or engaged in the delivery of the ACP education programme in England (n ​= ​21). Findings were analysed into three overarching themes: (i) professional identity, (ii) differing definitions of ACP and (iii) advanced practice, professional regulation and recognition.ACPs hold a unique and emerging professional identity based on their previous professional health background and are themselves clear that they are not doctors. The role is not yet formally regulated, though many ACPs aspire to this. This research is an early look at a new type of professional which challenges existing understandings of what a profession is.

The effects of grammatical gender on the processing of occupational role names in Slovene: An event-related potential study.

The event-related potential method has proven to be a useful tool for studying the effects of gender information in language. Studies have shown that mismatch between the antecedent and the following referent triggers two ERP components, N400 and P600. In the present study, we investigated how grammatical gender affects the mental representation of the grammatical subject. A match-mismatch paradigm was used to investigate how masculine grammatical gender and gender-balanced forms (the explicit mention of masculine and feminine forms as word pairs) as role nouns affect the processing of the referent in Slovenian. The morphological complexity of Slovenian language required the use of anaphoric verbs instead of nouns/pronouns, on which previous research was based. The results showed that following both the gender-balanced and the masculine generic forms, P600 (but not N400) was observed in response to the feminine verb but not to the masculine verb. The P600 amplitude was smaller in the case of the gender-balanced form than in the case of the masculine generic form only. We have concluded that gender-balanced forms are more open to feminine continuations than masculine generic forms. This is the first ERP study in Slovenian to address the effects of processing grammatical gender, thus contributing to existing research on languages with grammatical gender. The great strength of the study is that it is one of the first ERP studies to test the mental inclusivity of gender-balanced forms.

Coloniality, institutional racism and white fragility: A wero to higher education

Coloniality in Aotearoa’s education systems has persisted by forcing Māori to assimilate into Western norms, tracking Māori into subordinate occupational roles, and constraining Māori self-determination. Through use of storytelling, we demonstrate how these trends carry on in present-day tertiary education settings. We also issue to colleagues and management in the tertiary education sector a wero (challenge) to inspect dimensions of white fragility. Our wero challenges colleagues to move beyond their pedagogical comfort zones by learning and incorporating Indigenous knowledges into their teaching beyond surface level. For university management, our wero call on leadership to lead institutional conversations on white privileges and white fragilities, such that academic staff cannot perform a white agility by nimbly dancing around decolonial education initiatives.

Depression, anxiety, and burnout among hospital workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

Healthcare personnel have faced unprecedented mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study objective is to assess differences in depression, anxiety, and burnout among healthcare personnel with various occupational roles and whether financial and job strain were associated with these mental health outcomes. We employed an anonymous survey between July and August 2020 at an urban county hospital in California, USA. We assessed depression, anxiety, and burnout using validated scales, and asked questions on financial strain and job strain. We performed logistic and linear regression analyses. Nurses (aOR 1.93, 95% CIs 1.12, 3.46), social workers (aOR 2.61, 95% CIs 1.35, 5.17), service workers (aOR 2.55, 95% CIs 1.20, 5.48), and administrative workers (aOR 2.93, 95% CIs 1.57, 5.61) were more likely than physicians to screen positive for depression. The odds of screening positive for anxiety were significantly lower for ancillary workers (aOR 0.32, 95% CIs 0.13-0.72) compared with physicians. Ancillary (aB = -1.77, 95% CIs -1.88, -0.47) and laboratory and pharmacy workers (aB -0.70, 95% CI -1.34, -0.06) reported lower levels of burnout compared with physicians. Financial strain partially accounted for differences in mental health outcomes across job categories. Lack of time to complete tasks and lack of supervisory support were associated with higher odds of screening positive for depression. Less job autonomy was associated with higher odds of screening positive for anxiety and higher burnout levels. We found significant disparities in mental health outcomes across occupational roles. Policies to mitigate the adverse impact of COVID-19 on health workers' mental health should include non-clinical staff and address financial support and job characteristics for all occupational roles.

Worker Experiences of the Work Health and Safety Impacts of Exposure to Dying and Death in Clinical Settings: A Qualitative Scoping Review.

Workers employed in clinical healthcare settings often encounter dying and death of patients as a part of their role. This scoping review aimed to explore the physical and psychosocial OHS impacts on health workers exposed to death within their occupational role and their inherent coping strategies. Six electronic databases PsycINFO (Ovid), Medline (Ovid), AMED (EBSCO), CINAHL (EBSCO), and Proquest Social Sciences were searched for peer reviewed research articles published between March 1971 and April 2022. PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed. Three authors independently assessed articles for inclusion. Fifty-three studies with focus settings in hospitals, hospice, general practice and residential care were identified. Five main themes were developed and organized using and ergonomic systems approach: Cultural Environment, Workplace, Job Demands, Impacts and Coping. The findings demonstrate that caring for dying patients, the dead and their families in clinical settings impacts workers emotionally, physically, behaviorally and spiritually.

From Movements to Managers: Crossing Organizational Boundaries in the Field of Sustainability

This study investigates a route to occupational activism whereby individuals with significant experience in a social movement enter organizational positions that have been established to address those same movement's concerns. Utilizing data on the career pathways of 800 individuals from the field of sustainability in higher education, we formulate and test hypotheses related to whether or not individuals with more experience in the environmental movement gain access to sustainability manager positions, and whether or not entry patterns change as the roles become more institutionalized. These questions matter because although movements pressure organizations to address issues such as equality, diversity, and sustainability, it is individuals inside organizations who are best positioned to institutionalize movement-aligned practices and policies. And if those individuals have movement backgrounds, they can be carriers of movement praxis and ideals. Through our analyses, we find that although individuals with more experience in the environmental movement have a higher likelihood of entering sustainability manager positions overall, their advantage diminishes as the positions become institutionalized as formalized organizational roles. Our findings contribute to scholarship on occupational activism and in particular to outstanding questions regarding the role of occupations and occupational members in furthering social movement ideals and initiatives inside organizations.

Missed Opportunities to Ease Suffering: An Explanatory Model of Occupational Therapy Utilization in End-of-Life Care.

Background: With disease progression, a terminally ill person may experience loss of physical and cognitive skills required to perform everyday activities. Such functional loss can erode autonomy and cause existential suffering. Supported engagement in everyday activities may help terminally ill people stay involved in living and cope with dying. Occupational therapy enables people to engage in valued activities at the end of life, yet remains under-utilized. Objectives: To address the perceived under-utilization of end-of-life care occupational therapy, the authors investigated how utilization of occupational therapy in end-of-life care is determined from the perspective of decision-makers and occupational therapists and then developed a model of the process. Methods: Using a grounded theory method, authors conducted two semi-structured interviews with 20 decision-makers and 21 occupational therapists. Theoretical sampling followed by paradigm analysis, yielded a data-grounded model. Results: The authors developed The Model of Occupational Therapy Utilization in End-of-Life Care. Service utilization was primarily contingent upon the decision-makers' awareness of occupational therapy's role in end-of-life care and further influenced by place of care cost constraints and participants' ability to adjust focus of the occupational therapy to accommodate the patient's dying process. Conclusion: Limited awareness of occupational therapy's role in end-of-life care warrants research on whether modification of model constructs may increase awareness and utilization. Education is indicated to teach providers about suffering due to functional loss and how to adjust focus of occupational therapy to sustain occupational participation through decline, across different care settings, and along a range between rehabilitation-focused to participation-focused outcomes.

Occupational roles and risks of community-embedded peer educators providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services to persons who inject drugs in Nairobi, Kenya.

In Kenya, harm reduction organizations have adopted evidence-based peer educator (PE) programs, where former people who inject drugs (PWID) serve as community health liaisons to engage PWID in HIV, HCV and harm reduction services. While PEs play an integral role in healthcare delivery, little data exists on their roles, risks and experiences working with PWID, which may be used to inform local harm reduction policy. PE's from two harm reduction sites in Nairobi were randomly and purposively selected to participate in semi-structured in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted to characterize the expected versus actual roles that PEs employ while serving PWID, personal motivation and/or challenges and occupational health risks. Data was analyzed using Atlas.ti software. Twenty PEs participated in the study. On average, PEs were 37 years of age, with 3 years of service. Female representation was 30%. Expected responsibilities included locating clients, establishing rapport, educating and escorting clients to addiction care facilities. Additional roles included attending to clients outside of work hours, escorting clients to medical appointments and facilitating patient-provider discussions. Occupational health risks included harassment by police and drug dealers, needle sticks, and close proximity to drug use environments that could prompt drug relapse. Despite these challenges and risks, PEs are motivated by their personal experiences of overcoming addiction with help from harm reduction programs. PEs play a vital role in HIV, HCV and harm reduction service delivery in Kenya, often exceeding their job descriptions by offering additional support to PWID. Recommendations include (1) advocating for PEs to provide patient navigation services, (2) promoting the use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), (3) providing occupational mental health services to prevent drug relapse, and (4) collaborating with law enforcement to address harassment, with the ultimate goal of reducing HIV and HCV incidence among PWID.

Prevalencia de síndrome metabólico en trabajadores universitarios y factores asociados

Objective: to identify the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its association with the lifestyles and occupational roles of the staff working at a Colombian public university. Methodology: a descriptive cross-sectional study with workers under permanent contract in the administration, general services and teaching areas from the Universidad Surcolombiana; persons with specific previous conditions were excluded, and the result was N= 220. Proportional stratified sampling was applied according to job titles, and the result was N= 63 persons. Sociodemographic variables were collected, as well as lifestyle variables with the STEPS 3.0 and IPAQ questionnaire, anthropometric, and biochemical variables through blood sample test. The MetS was determined according to the criteria by the International Federation of Diabetes. Results: the study included 63 workers (100%). Their average age was 53 years, and 52.4% were male. The diagnostic criteria more altered in women were the abdominal girth (p= 0.049) and HDL levels (p< 0.01); and in males, the triglyceride value (p> 0.01). There was a 42.8% prevalence of MetS, and it was more frequent among women (51.9%). An association was found with a low intake of fruits and vegetables (p= 0.006), low physical activity (p= 0.001), high blood pressure (p< 0.001), hypertriglyceridemia (p= 0.012) and hyperglycaemia (p= 0.04). Even though the body mass index did not present a significant association (p= 0.057), an increase in the prevalence of MetS was observed associated with its increase. Conclusions: the prevalence of MetS among university workers was higher than the one documented at national and international level, and it was associated with unhealthy life habits such as sedentarism and unwholesome diet. Priority interventions are required in terms of health promotion and disease prevention.