OBJECTIVE: To evuate the process of an occupational health guideline aimed at preventing weight gain. METHODS: Quantitative data on seven process items were assessed and linked to effects on employees' waist circumference and body weight at 6 months. RESULTS: Occupational physicians (n = 7) implemented the guideline partly with respect to the environmental level, but performed well at the individual level. Behavioral change counseling was performed "to some extent." Employees (n = 274) showed high reach (86%), satisfaction (7.1), and attendance rates (4.4 of 5 sessions). Significant effects were found on waist circumference (-1.5 cm to -2.1 cm) and body weight (-0.9 kg to -1.4 kg) among employees with higher attendance and satisfaction rates. CONCLUSIONS: Workplace health promotion via an occupational health guideline is feasible, but the environmental component and behavioral change counseling need revisions before practical application.
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OBJECTIVE: To evuate the process of an occupational health guideline aimed at preventing weight gain. METHODS: Quantitative data on seven process items were assessed and linked to effects on employees' waist circumference and body weight at 6 months. RESULTS: Occupational physicians (n = 7) implemented the guideline partly with respect to the environmental level, but performed well at the individual level. Behavioral change counseling was performed "to some extent." Employees (n = 274) showed high reach (86%), satisfaction (7.1), and attendance rates (4.4 of 5 sessions). Significant effects were found on waist circumference (-1.5 cm to -2.1 cm) and body weight (-0.9 kg to -1.4 kg) among employees with higher attendance and satisfaction rates. CONCLUSIONS: Workplace health promotion via an occupational health guideline is feasible, but the environmental component and behavioral change counseling need revisions before practical application.
Authors: Debbie Wierenga; L H Engbers; P Van Empelen; K J De Moes; H Wittink; R Gründemann; W van Mechelen Journal: J Occup Environ Med Date: 2014-11 Impact factor: 2.162
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