Promoting weight loss and mood pressure control at work: Impact of an education and intervention program

被引：40

作者：

Gemson, Donald H. ^{[1
]}

Commisso, Royanna ^{[1
]}

Fuente, Jeanette ^{[1
]}

Newman, Jane ^{[2
]}

Benson, Steve ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Worls Financial Ctr 4, New York, NY 10080 USA

[2] Pfizer Inc, New York, NY USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE | 2008年 / 50卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.1097/JOM.0b013e318162f628

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Objective: To assess the impact of tailored intervention oil body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) among hypertensive employees participating in an employer-based BP screening program. Methods: The quasi-experimental design involved screening subjects (n = 15,583) within the Merill Lynch organization. A control group had BP and weight measurements plus education whereas experimental sites additionally received a pedometer, to measure physical activity, body fat measurement, and education encouraging physical activity. Change in BMI and BP were compared after I year. Results: The experimental group (n = 47) demonstrated statistically significant improvements in BMI (P < 0.01) and systolic BP (P = 0.04) versus control group (n = 94). Furthermore, 38.3% of the experimental group reported undertaking vigorous physical activity (>= 3X/wk) at 1-year; a 100% increase compared with baseline. Conclusions: A targeted worksite intervention program may be an effective way to lower BP and promote exercise and weight loss.

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页数：10

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