Ricardo Maia Ferreira, Luís Gonçalves Fernandes, Susana Franco, Vera Simões, António Rodrigues Sampaio
BACKGROUND: The fitness sector has experienced significant expansion, with fitness instructors (FIs) playing a pivotal role. Given the demands of their profession, understanding their health profile is crucial. This study's purpose is to explore the prevalence of fitness instructors' occupational health-related problems. METHODS: A questionnaire covering sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related items was administered. Statistical analyses, including Mann-Whitney U and chi-square tests, Spearman's rho correlations, and logistic regressions, were conducted...
April 23, 2024: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)