The Effects Of A Multi-level Physical Activity And Health Promotion Intervention On A Group Of Females In The Worksite Setting

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron L. Troxell ◽  
Jeanne D. Johnston ◽  
Whitney Hornsby ◽  
Abigail Laymon ◽  
Anne P. Massey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Multi Level

scholarly journals Changes in children’s diet and physical activity as perceived by their mothers: Impact of a health promotion intervention for mothers in a sub-urban area of Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Natalia Oli ◽  
Abhinav Vaidya ◽  
Gabriele Eiben ◽  
Alexandra Krettek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Heart Health ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Research Dissemination ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Unhealthy Diet

Background: Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity contribute to the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nepal. Lifestyle is formed in childhood and in the Nepalese context influenced mainly by mothers, it is to date unknown how influential mothers are. Objectives: To assess changes in children’s diet and physical activity as perceived by their mothers after a health promotion intervention. Methodology: The Heart-Health Associated Research, Dissemination and Intervention in the Community is a community trial conducted in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance site, in Bhaktapur district of Nepal. We conducted a health promotion intervention on diet and physical activity targeted at mothers with children aged one to nine years old in August-November 2016. Duwakot was randomized as the intervention site and Jhaukhel as the control. We conducted a follow-up study after three months to determine the outcome of the intervention. Nine trained enumerators conducted door-to-door visits to all households with eligible mothers. We calculated mean, frequency and percent changes for children’s behavior. Results: As responded by mothers, children in Duwakot consumed more healthy snacks after the intervention compared to Jhaukhel. Children in Duwakot increased consumption of water and milk. Children’s consumption of packet juices and soft drinks was decreased by 30% and 4% respectively. There was 21% increment in the duration of outdoor playing among the children at Duwakot during follow-up. Conclusion: The Heart-Health Associated Research, Dissemination and Intervention in the Community that focused on mothers showed indirect positive impact on their young children’s diet and physical activity behavior. In future, the longterm effects of such intervention should be assessed.

scholarly journals A community-based health promotion intervention using brief negotiation techniques and a pledge on dietary intake, physical activity levels and weight outcomes: lessons learnt from an exploratory trial

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1446-1455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances C Hillier ◽  
Alan M Batterham ◽  
Catherine A Nixon ◽  
Alisha M Crayton ◽  
Claire L Pedley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Authority ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Local Health Authority ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exploratory Trial

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness of a brief face-to-face health promotion intervention which included a ‘pledge’ using brief negotiation techniques, compared with standard advice-giving techniques, delivered in a community setting.DesignA parallel group pre–post design using randomised matched groups. Lifestyle helpers delivered the intervention (one consultation per participant). Diet, physical activity and anthropometric measurements were collected at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Qualitative data were also collected.SettingMiddlesbrough (UK).SubjectsAdults living in low socio-economic areas.ResultsRecruitment and engagement of lifestyle helpers was difficult, and initial expectations that local health authority staff working in the community and community champions would act as lifestyle helpers were not realised. As a consequence, recruitment of participants was lower than anticipated. One hundred and twenty-eight adults were recruited and the retention rate was 48 % at 12 months. Barriers to participation included poor health and competing commitments. No significant differences in change in diet or physical activity behaviours, or BMI, between the intervention and control groups were observed. The control group had a significantly greater decrease in waist circumference at 12 months compared with the intervention group.ConclusionsThis exploratory trial provides important insights in terms of recruiting lifestyle helpers for community-based health promotion interventions, specifically (i) the priorities and limitations in terms of time (regardless of their general enthusiasm) for staff employed by the local health authority, and (ii) the willingness of potential community champions to serve their local community in areas where community identity and ‘spirit’ are seen as lacking.

scholarly journals A Combined Multidisciplinary Intervention for Health Promotion in the Workplace: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1512
Author(s):  
Venerando Rapisarda ◽  
Emanuele Cannizzaro ◽  
Martina Barchitta ◽  
Ermanno Vitale ◽  
Diana Cinà ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a joint health promotion intervention on a cohort of healthcare workers (HCWs) who had at least one cardiovascular risk factor. The HCWs were assessed at three different times, i.e., time zero (T0), after 6 months (T6), and after 12 months (T12). The following parameters were measured at a medical examination: physical activity, blood pressure, waist circumference, body mass index (BMI), routine laboratory tests, plicometric analysis, work ability index (WAI), and body image dissatisfaction (BID). Among the 447 HCWs, 38 HCWs were included in the study; 45% (n = 17) were male. At T12, the average blood pressure, waist/hip ratio (WHR) index, BMI, total cholesterol, triglyceride level, and blood glucose values were reduced. The levels of physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet had progressively increased. The WAI showed a significant shift from low to good work performance at T12, as well as BID score. This is the first study that has analyzed work performance in relation to a workplace health promotion through a multidisciplinary approach. This health promotion intervention that combined diet and sport activity has led to a significant change in HCWs’ lifestyles and body perceptions, as well as their ability to work. This project highlights the importance of using a multidisciplinary approach and the workplace setting in health promotion programs.

scholarly journals Do Crowding-Out Effects Explain the Low Effect of a Health Promotion Intervention among Young People at a Vocational School?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11127
Author(s):  
Bent E. Mikkelsen ◽  
Annette Q. Romani ◽  
Maria P. Brandão
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young People ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
School Setting ◽  
The Body ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Crowding Out ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention

In recent years, school-based interventions have increasingly been used as a strategy to promote good eating habits and physical activity among young people at school. However, little is known about the effect that this kind of public involvement has on the overall behavior of young people. Economists refer to the existence of a crowding-out effect when public sector engagement in influencing behavior is counteracted by behaviors at the individual level. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a health promotion intervention program among young people at a vocational school on the overall behavior of the students and consider whether a crowding-out effect existed when it came to health behavior. This study used data from the Gearing up the Body (GUB) intervention that was carried out at the vocational school of Uddannelsescenter Holstebro, Denmark. The study included 130 students from two vocational programs. Answers were collected from survey questions in three waves. Our results showed that intervening in the school setting had the intended impact on physical activity but an unintended impact on eating behavior. In the GUB study, we found signs of countervailing behaviors in and out of school that need to be further explored.

scholarly journals Health-Promotion Intervention Increases Self-Reported Physical Activity in Sub-Saharan African University Students: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Anita Heeren ◽  
John B. Jemmott ◽  
C. Show Marange ◽  
Arnold Rumosa Gwaze ◽  
Jesca Mercy Batidzirai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Promotion Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Sub Saharan
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document