Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors Among Night Time Male Operators in Automotive Industry

Abstract

This cross-sectional survey research aimed to determine the prevalence and risk
factors of metabolic syndrome among night time male operators in the automotive
industry. The samples were 65 males, aged 25-55 years. The data were collected from
May to June 2012 by using an interview questionnaire regarding knowledge about food
consumption, physical activity and stress assessment. Food consumption behaviors
assessed by 24-hr dietary recall. Data analysis was performed by using percentage,
mean, standard deviation, independent samples t-test, and chi-square test.
It was found that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among night time
operators in the automotive industry was 67.69%. The risk factors associated with
metabolic syndrome were knowledge about dietary consumption (p=0.032), energy
intake (p=0.004), sodium intake (p=0.004), and vitaminB1 intake (p=0.049). However,
there were no associations between health behaviors (physical activity, alcohol drinking,
and smoking), stress levels and metabolic syndrome among night time males operators.
(p>0.05). This study revealed that there was a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome
among night time male operators in the automotive industry and a low level of
knowledge about food consumption with a high energy and sodium content. Nutrition
education or intervention appropriate with age, work pattern and lifestyle should be
performed in night time operators for prevention of chronic disease.