Health behaviors and social determinants among indigenous peoples in an urban context: a cross-sectional study in Campo Grande (MS), BrazilIntroduction: Urbanization among Brazilian Indigenous peoples has transformed cultural, dietary, and health patterns, increasing exposure to risk behaviors and chronic diseases.
Objective: To describe and analyze health-related behaviors and social determinants among Indigenous people living in an urban community in Campo Grande (MS), Brazil.
Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study with 61 Indigenous participants from the Jardim Aeroporto community. A culturally adapted version of the VIGITEL questionnaire, assessing sociodemographic, dietary, physical activity, sleep, self-medication, and chronic disease data. Data were analyzed using Stata 17 with frequencies and 95% confidence intervals.
Results: Most participants were female (62.3%) and half had completed high school. Hypertension (22.9%), diabetes (13.1%), and abusive alcohol consumption (27.9%) were prevalent. Low regular physical activity (29.5%), meal replacement with snacks (85.2%), and self-medication (23%) were also observed.
Conclusion: Findings reveal risk patterns associated with dietary transition and urbanization processes among Indigenous peoples. Intercultural public policies and intersectoral health promotion strategies are needed to address urban Indigenous health disparities.
Keywords:
indigenous health; risk behaviors; urbanization; social determinants of health.