LIFESTYLE PROFILE ACCORDING TO DEMOGRAPHIC, SOCIOECONOMIC AND SELF-PERCEPTION VARIABLES IN WOMEN, 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Studies show that, despite the growing awareness of the importance of healthy habits, women still face substantial barriers in trying to integrate these practices into their daily lives. These barriers can include lack of time, limited financial resources, mental and emotional health issues, and the influence of social norms that often do not favor health self-management. Objective: To describe women's perception of a healthy lifestyle. Materials and Methods: This is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted with 190 Brazilian women (33.66 ± 10.7 years), using a self-administered online questionnaire, collected between July and December 2024 and disseminated on social networks. Results: Most participants were without a partner (54.2%), childless (52.1%) and non-white (54.7%). Regarding lifestyle, 58.4% of the women were classified as having a risk profile and 41.6% as having a healthy profile. Although there was no statistically significant association between lifestyle and sociodemographic variables, the healthy profile was more prevalent among women without a partner, with less schooling, lower income, and up to two children. Conclusion: The findings suggest a possible misperception of healthy habits, evidencing the need for educational interventions. Female autonomy, education level, and number of children can influence lifestyle, but no statistical association was confirmed in this study, but reinforcing the importance of public policies and actions that promote healthy habits and reduce socioeconomic barriers.