Keywords
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Occupational health
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Abstract
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal symptoms in workers with obesity treated at a referral hospital in Belém, Pará. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted with 31 workers with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) from a university hospital. Anthropometric data were collected and the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) questionnaire was applied. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics software, with significance set at p<0.05. The study was approved by a Research Ethics Committee. Results: The sample had a mean age of 42.58 ± 8.86 years, with a predominance of females (80.6%) and grade I obesity (70.97%). The mean total GSRS score was 39.03 ± 11.82, highlighting symptoms of heartburn, flatulence, and acid reflux. There was no statistically significant difference in digestive symptoms between sexes (p=0.201) or obesity grades (p=0.642); however, individuals with grade II obesity presented the highest numerical scores (44.14 ± 18.73). Conclusion: Workers with obesity present a high prevalence of gastrointestinal complaints, with no proportional variation regarding the severity of BMI. The study's strength is the relevance of routine digestive screening, while limited by the cross-sectional design and small sample size.
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