Physical activity and symptoms of psychosomatic stress in university teachers: a cross-sectional study and intervention proposal   /   Actividad física y síntomas de estrés psicosomático en docentes universitarios: estudio transversal y propuesta de intervención

Authors

  • David Pérez Chávez Author
  • Horacio Tovalin Ahumada Author
  • Marlene Rodríguez Martínez Author
  • Sara Unda Rojas Author

Keywords:

actividad física, estrés laboral, docentes, salud ocupacional, promoción de la salud

Abstract

Introduction: Psychosomatic stress in university professors is a significant occupational health problem, frequently associated with sedentary lifestyles. Evidence suggests that physical activity may play a protective role against these manifestations. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between physical activity level and the intensity of psychosomatic stress symptoms in university professors. Materials and methods: We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study with 188 university professors. We administered the World Health Organization's Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and the Seppo Aro Stress Symptom Scale. Statistical analysis included chi-square tests to determine associations between variables. Results: We found that 41% of participants had low or no physical activity, while 32.4% reported high psychosomatic stress symptoms. We identified a statistically significant association between the two variables (χ²=26; p<0.001), indicating an inverse relationship. Conclusions: we concluded that physical activity is significantly associated with psychosomatic stress symptoms in university teachers. The role of physical activity as a health promotion strategy in academic work environments is supported, and a proposal of physical activity is presented.

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Published

2026-06-30

How to Cite

Physical activity and symptoms of psychosomatic stress in university teachers: a cross-sectional study and intervention proposal   /   Actividad física y síntomas de estrés psicosomático en docentes universitarios: estudio transversal y propuesta de intervención. (2026). Revista Red De Investigación En Salud En El Trabajo, 9(16), AO 38-47. https://rist.zaragoza.unam.mx/act/index.php/rist/article/view/2

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