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Comparison of two health-promotion programs for older workers

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  • Hughes, S.L.
  • Seymour, R.B.
  • Campbell, R.T.
  • Shaw, J.W.
  • Fabiyi, C.
  • Sokas, R.

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Objectives. We examined the effects of 2 worksite health-promotion interventions (compared with a health-education control) on older workers' healthy behaviors and health outcomes. Methods. We conducted a prospective, randomized controlled trial with 423 participants aged 40 years and older. Participants were categorized into 3 study arms: the COACH intervention combined Web-based risk assessments with personal coaching support, the RealAge intervention used a Web-based risk assessment and behavior-specific modules, and a control group received printed health-promotion materials. Participants were assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Random-effects modeling controlled for baseline stage of change for all behaviors of interest in all groups. Results. At 6 and 12 months, COACH participants showed significantly increased fruit and vegetable consumption (P=.026; P

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  • Hughes, S.L. & Seymour, R.B. & Campbell, R.T. & Shaw, J.W. & Fabiyi, C. & Sokas, R., 2011. "Comparison of two health-promotion programs for older workers," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(5), pages 883-890.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2010.300082_6
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2010.300082
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    1. Daniel Subel & David Blane & Jessica Sheringham, 2022. "Workplace Interventions to Reduce Occupational Stress for Older Workers: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-25, July.
    2. Ehimen C Aneni & Lara L Roberson & Wasim Maziak & Arthur S Agatston & Theodore Feldman & Maribeth Rouseff & Thinh H Tran & Roger S Blumenthal & Michael J Blaha & Ron Blankstein & Mouaz H Al-Mallah & M, 2014. "A Systematic Review of Internet-Based Worksite Wellness Approaches for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management: Outcomes, Challenges & Opportunities," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 9(1), pages 1-11, January.

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