Condición física y calidad de vida de mujeres privadas de libertad del centro penitenciario de Concepción

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to determine the physical condition, nutritional status, cardiovascular risk and quality of life of women deprived of liberty (MPL) from the Concepcion penitentiary in the Biobio region. The study was of a non-experimental-cross-sectional design with a descriptive scope. The physical condition was assessed through the following tests; Sit and Reach test for flexibility, CMJ for explosive lower body strength and the 3-minute step test for aerobic endurance. To assess quality of life, the WHOQoL-Bref was used. In addition, BMI and ICC were calculated by measuring height, weight and waist circumference, using a scale with a height rod (Seca 220) and a Lufkin tape measure. The women deprived of liberty presented an average age of 39.58 ± 15.30 years, a BMI of 27.85 ± 6.08 kg / m2, and an ICC of 0.85 ± 0.05. The mean values for flexibility were 35.91 ± 11.61 cm, for CMJ it was 13.46 ± 4.72 cm and test step 28.32 ± 5.48 of cardiovascular efficiency. The perception of the general quality of life was poor (2.41 ± 0.66) and the dimensions of physical, psychological, social relations and environment were in the lowest percentile (P5).