The Healthy Lifestyle Construct Of Municipal/City Hall Employees In The Province Of Ilocos Norte

Abstract

This study aimed to establish the healthy lifestyle construct in the Province of locos Norte (PIN) based on the HL profiles of municipality city hall employees (MCHE). This study is a descriptive research primarily utilizing the survey method involving 290 respondents (93.57%. Females are more exposed to moderate non-occupational work, walking activities, and more indulged in sitting activities for a typical work week while males do much vigorous work both at work and at home. Majority of the respondents are not currently and has never smoked Average 8Mf of the respondents is near the upper range limit - which could dip to overweight and obesity. Gender, position level, and geographic location influence the frequency and intensity of leisure activities via outdoor endeavors. Respondents indulge in passive activities during their leisure time There is a significant difference existing between this and that of work locale and geographic domain. As the respondents age, the lesser they are involved in passive leisure activities. The pattern of physical activity in terms of frequency and intensity increases as one move away from the nerve center, or central lowlands. Incidentally, the mode of walking as a means of transportation also follows suit. Level of sitting activities increase as one goes away from the central lowlands, especially during weekends. The frequency and amount of alcohol consumed are influenced by all the variables across the study. Majorities are not currently and has never been indulged into alcohol consumption. The respondents consume more vegetables than fruits. Banana, apple, and oranges are the preferred fruits; malunggay, saluyot, and camote tops are the vegetables most consumed. A similar relationship exists between the incidence of hypertension and age. One-third of the respondents have a familial history of hypertension, while another third do not have any history of hypertension, diabetes, andlor heart disease.

 

Keyword: Healthy Lifestyle