A Multicomponent Minimal Intervention Health Promotion Program: Preliminary Results

1987 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Spoth ◽  
David M. Dush
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Type A Behavior ◽  
Cardiac Risk ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Minimal Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
High Level

This article reports two preliminary studies examining whether a minimal intervention cardiac risk education program incorporating behavioral components to enhance self-efficacy could effectively change health behaviors. The first study utilized a quasi-experimental design in evaluating workshop outcome among 131 AFL-CIO union members. A MANCOVA performed on self-report and physiological outcome measures suggested a significant difference between treatment and waiting list control groups, primarily in the area of nutrition. In the second true experimental study, participants were 307 “at-risk” employees of a local school system. A MANCOVA at a four month follow-up revealed significant differences in several reported health behaviors including Type A behavior, smoking, and nutrition. Results also showed the program's effectiveness was consistent across sex, age, and severity of participants' health risk. Implications for further research on the cost-effectiveness of brief health promotion interventions are discussed in light of the observed impact and the high level (80%) of employee interest and participation.

The effects of scenario planning on participant reports of resilience

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Chermack ◽  
Laura M. Coons ◽  
Gregory O’barr ◽  
Shiva Khatami
Keyword(s):  
Scenario Planning ◽  
Random Selection ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Planning Treatment ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of scenario planning on participant ratings of resilience. Design/methodology/approach The research design is a quasi experimental pretest/posttest with treatment and control groups. Random selection or assignment was not achieved. Findings Results show a significant difference in reports of resilience for the scenario planning treatment group and no significant difference for the control group. Research limitations/implications Limitations include the use of self-report perception measures, possible social desirability of responses and a lack of random selection and assignment. Practical implications Practical implications imply that scenario planning can be viewed as a legitimate tool for increasing resilience in organizations. Social implications Organizations with an ability to adjust quickly and recover from difficult conditions means reduced layoffs and healthy economic growth. Originality/value While there is increasing research on scenario planning, to date, none has examined the effects of scenarios on resilience.

An Evaluation of Lifestyle Risk Factors and Absenteeism after Two Years in a Worksite Health Promotion Program

1989 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Andrew Wood ◽  
Gary W. Olmstead ◽  
James L. Craig
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Percent Increase ◽  
Participant Group

The purpose of this article is to compare health risk factors and rates of absenteeism of employees at General Mills, Inc. after participating for two years in a voluntary, self-directed health promotion program, called the “TriHealthalon.” Twelve hundred field sales employees were initially targeted to participate in this program, which focused on improving participants' physical, mental, and social well-being. Participants were asked to fill out a computerized lifestyle appraisal form before they started the program in 1985, and again in 1986. The rates of absenteeism were monitored for each individual in the participant and nonparticipant groups for the years 1984 (before the program started), 1985, and 1986. T-tests were performed to compare the rate of absenteeism between the two groups. Observations show that after two years in the TriHealthalon program, there was an increase in healthy lifestyle behaviors in the participant group, with a five percent decrease in the number of smokers, a 37 percent increase in the number of people who use their seat belts, and a 23 percent increase in the number of people who exercise three times a week. There was no significant difference in absenteeism between the groups in 1984, before the program began. Absenteeism was significantly (p < .05) less in the participant group during 1985 and 1986 after the initiation of the program.

scholarly journals HE COMPLEX PROGRAM OF HEALTH IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENTS WITH DEADAPTATION DISORDERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Author(s):  
A. A Artemenkov
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Good Efficiency ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Complex Program ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
High Level ◽  
Static Resistance

The complex program of health promotion for university students with disorders of adaptation processes was developed. The program includes application of dynamic, isometric and breathing exercises at working table during micro-pauses for amelioration of cerebral blood circulation. Increasing of resistance of organism to shortage of oxygen and normalization of vegetative functions. The application of massage of biologically active points applied during scheduled breaks is addressed to optimizing functional conditions of students. The implementation of complex of common developing exercises, application of health promoting running and rainy shower in the end of training exercise is oriented on increasing physical readiness and stimulating students' own adaptive possibilities.The approbation of originally developed program demonstrated its good efficiency in adjustment of deadaptation disorders occurring in the process of education. The results of study demonstrated that in boys and girls after three-months health promoting training neuro-psychic tension decreased, resistance to stress impact increased and anxiety lessened. Simultaneously, increasing of number of students with high level of adaptation to actual social conditions was observed. The amelioration of vegetative resistance of organisms of students was noted. The testing of physical readiness demonstrated that in students, after correcting exercises, muscular strength of wrists increased, velocity force capacities and indices of force endurance in control exercise "jump-rope" ameliorated and suppleness and static resistance of organism. The application of proposed means of health promotion promoted mobilization of workability of nervous cells and nervous system that is substantiated by the results of tapping-test.The application of health promotion program resulted in increasing of academic progress in studies of boys and girls up to 0.4-0.7 points. The obtained data was used to recommend for implementing in educational institutions the developed program of health promoting student youth and minimizing deadaptation disorders occurring in student social environment.

scholarly journals Differences in Physical Activity Participation between University Employees With and Without a Worksite Health Promotion Program

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa J. Leininger ◽  
Debra Harris ◽  
Susan Tracz ◽  
James E. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
State University ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
University Employees ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Worksite Health Promotion Program ◽  
Worksite Health

The purpose of this study was to assess differences in physical activity (PA) among university employees with and without a formal health promotion program. Three state university campuses without health promotion programs and four campuses with a program participated in this study. PA participation was assessed via survey to all campus employees. PA was compared for those with (n=426) and without a program (n=371). The results indicated that there was no significant difference (p>.05) in the amount of vigorous PA days per week between those with (M=1.87 ± 2.29) and without a program (M=1.6 ± 1.87).There was no significant difference (p>.05) in the amount of moderate PA days per week between those with (M= 2.18 ± 2.43) and without a program (M= 1.88 ± 2.03). There were significant differences (p

scholarly journals Efficacy of an Enhanced Implementation Strategy to Increase Parent Engagement with a Health Promotion Program in Childcare

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Courtney T. Luecking ◽  
Cody D. Neshteruk ◽  
Stephanie Mazzucca ◽  
Dianne S. Ward
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
Parent Engagement ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Cluster Randomized Trial ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Previous efforts to involve parents in implementation of childcare-based health promotion interventions have yielded limited success, suggesting a need for different implementation strategies. This study evaluated the efficacy of an enhanced implementation strategy to increase parent engagement with Healthy Me, Healthy We. This quasi-experimental study included childcare centers from the second of two waves of a cluster-randomized trial. The standard approach (giving parents intervention materials, prompting participation at home, inviting participation with classroom events) was delivered in 2016–2017 (29 centers, 116 providers, and 199 parents). The enhanced approach (standard plus seeking feedback, identifying and addressing barriers to parent participation) was delivered in 2017–2018 (13 centers, 57 providers, and 114 parents). Parent engagement was evaluated at two levels. For the center-level, structured interview questions with providers throughout the intervention were systematically scored. For the parent-level, parents completed surveys following the intervention. Differences in parent engagement were evaluated using linear regression (center-level) and mixed effects (parent-level) models. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.025 for two primary outcomes. There was no difference in parent engagement between approaches at the center-level, β = −1.45 (95% confidence interval, −4.76 to 1.87), p = 0.38l. However, the enhanced approach had higher parent-level scores, β = 3.60, (95% confidence interval, 1.49 to 5.75), p < 0.001. In the enhanced approach group, providers consistently reported greater satisfaction with the intervention than parents (p < 0.001), yet their fidelity of implementing the enhanced approach was low (less than 20%). Results show promise that parent engagement with childcare-based health promotion innovations can positively respond to appropriately designed and executed implementation strategies, but strategies need to be feasible and acceptable for all stakeholders.

Employee Sleep and Workplace Health Promotion: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 1009-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Robbins ◽  
Chandra L. Jackson ◽  
Phoenix Underwood ◽  
Dorice Vieira ◽  
Giradin Jean-Louis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Employee Health ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Health Promotion Programs

Objective: Workplace-based employee health promotion programs often target weight loss or physical activity, yet there is growing attention to sleep as it affects employee health and performance. The goal of this review is to systematically examine workplace-based employee health interventions that measure sleep duration as an outcome. Data Source: We conducted systematic searches in PubMed, Web of Knowledge, EMBASE, Scopus, and PsycINFO (n = 6177 records). Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: To be included in this systematic review, studies must include (1) individuals aged >18 years, (2) a worker health-related intervention, (3) an employee population, and (4) sleep duration as a primary or secondary outcome. Results: Twenty studies met criteria. Mean health promotion program duration was 2.0 months (standard deviation [SD] = 1.3), and mean follow-up was 5.6 months (SD = 6.5). The mean sample size of 395 employees (SD = 700.8) had a mean age of 41.5 years (SD = 5.2). Measures of sleep duration included self-report from a general questionnaire (n = 12, 66.6%), self-report based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (n = 4, 22.2%), and self-report and actigraphy combined (n = 5, 27.7%). Studies most commonly included sleep hygiene (35.0%), yoga (25.0%), physical activity (10.0%), and cognitive–behavioral therapy for insomnia (10.0%) interventions. Across the interventions, 9 different behavior change techniques (BCTs) were utilized; the majority of interventions used 3 or fewer BCTs, while 1 intervention utilized 4 BCTs. Study quality, on average, was 68.9% (SD = 11.1). Half of the studies found workplace-based health promotion program exposure was associated with a desired increase in mean nightly sleep duration (n = 10, 50.0%). Conclusions: Our study findings suggest health promotion programs may be helpful for increasing employee sleep duration and subsequent daytime performance.

Incidence and Reasons for Medical Referral in a Worksite Health Promotion Program

1988 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 6-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen William Farrell ◽  
Harold Willis Kohl ◽  
George Mitchell Bogdanffy
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Worksite Health Promotion ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Maximal Heart Rate ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Worksite Health Promotion Program ◽  
Worksite Health ◽  
Personal Physician ◽  
Medical Referral

The purpose of this study was to examine incidence and reasons for medical referral as a result of screening performed in a worksite health promotion program. Screening consisted of a medical history questionnaire, blood lipid profile, a sub-maximal treadmill stress test to 85% of age-predicted maximal heart rate, and other fitness measures. Overall, 11.5% of participants were referred to their personal physician for medical reasons following testing. Males (rate = 23.3%) were significantly more likely to be referred than females (rate = 8.8%). No significant difference was found in the percent of male (89.3%) or female (78.5%) referrals who were subsequently cleared to actively participate in the worksite program by their personal physician. These findings have important practical applications for worksite health promotion programs that conduct health screening.

scholarly journals Effect of nurse-led training on the pharmacological knowledge and management of dysmenorrhea among female undergraduates of Lagos State University ojo Lagos, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3820
Author(s):  
Oluwatoyin Modupeore Babarimisa
Keyword(s):  
Self Report ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
State University ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Dysmenorrhoea is very common among female adolescents and the associated pain could be severe and significantly impact their daily and academic lives. Dysmenorrhea can be effectively managed if properly understood and given proper management, hence, this study determined the outcome of educational intervention on pharmacological knowledge and management of dysmenorrhea among undergraduates in Lagos State University.Methods: The study utilized a one-group pre-post-test quasi experimental design. Total enumeration of 126 respondents female accounting students were selected. Two instruments of Self-Report Questionnaire (SQR) and Test Paper on Knowledge and Management of dysmenorrhea (TRKM) were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, mean scores and standard deviation were used to analyze the research questions.Results: Findings showed that majority of the participants 91 (72.2%) were between the ages of 20-24 years, 97 (77.0%) started menstruation between 10-15 years of age, and 76 (59.9%) only menstruated for 3 days. The pre and post intervention mean scores on knowledge of pharmacological management of dysmenorrhea were (2.981±1.176) and (8.115±0.997) with a mean gain of 6.670. Also, there is significant difference between pre and post intervention of knowledge on dysmenorrhea with knowledge gained 16.130, t=47.806 at p=0.00).Conclusions: The organized education programs on knowledge and management of dysmenorrhea benefited the participants, therefore, resulting in an increase in knowledge and management of dysmenorrhea. It was recommended that Community health practitioners, public health educators and social workers should plan appropriate technique to modify the attitude and beliefs of females on management of dysmenorrhea.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Indeks Larva Vektor Demam Berdarah Dengue Pra dan Paska-Intervensi di Kota Prabumulih

2018 ◽  
pp. 55-64
Author(s):  
Hotnida Sitorus ◽  
Yulian Taviv ◽  
Anif Budiyanto ◽  
Lasbudi P Ambarita ◽  
Milana Salim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Control Vector ◽  
Community Group ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Vector Population ◽  
Dengue Transmission ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Prabumulih city is one of dengue endemic area in South Sumatera Province with number of cases in 2011-2012 were 225 and 301 cases respectively. The research aims to determine the influence of jumantik accompanied by health promotion program to the larval mosquitoes indices. This is quasi-experimental study, carried out in three endemic areas of Prabumulih City in 2014. There were two intervention in two location and one location for non-intervention. In the first location, the intervention were larva surveillance by jumantik cadre, giving larvicide selectively, accompanied by health promotion program to community group (intervention I), in second location the intervention only for larvae surveillance by jumantik cadre (intervention II), and the third location giving no intervention.      Observation of immature mosquito was carried out in every location before and after intervention was given. The result showed an increase in Free larvae index of 19,8% in the intervention I , 12,5% in the intervention II and 5,3% in the no-intervention location. Indicator of breteau index showed a decrease in all location, 73,1% in the intervention I, 62,8% in the intervention II and 10,8% in the no-intervention location. Container index indicator showed a decrease in two intervention location, 10,2% in the intervention I, 6,6% in the intervention II, while in no-intervention location show an increase for 8%. Health promotion program about how to prevent dengue transmission through potential community groups could become an alternative effort to control vector population integrated with other control methods.

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