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. 2012 Nov;54(11):1400-5.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182611a85.

Factors associated with health-related quality of life among operating engineers

Seung Hee Choi  1 , Richard W Redman, Jeffrey E Terrell, Joanne M Pohl, Sonia A Duffy
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Factors associated with health-related quality of life among operating engineers

Seung Hee Choi et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2012 Nov.

Abstract

Background: Because health-related quality of life among blue-collar workers has not been well studied, the purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with health-related quality of life among Operating Engineers.

Methods: With cross-sectional data from a convenience sample of 498 Operating Engineers, personal and health behavioral factors associated with health-related quality of life were examined.

Results: Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that personal factors (older age, being married, more medical comorbidities, and depression) and behavioral factors (smoking, low fruit and vegetable intake, low physical activity, high body mass index, and low sleep quality) were associated with poor health-related quality of life.

Conclusions: Operating Engineers are at risk for poor health-related quality of life. Underlying medical comorbidities and depression should be well managed. Worksite wellness programs addressing poor health behaviors may be beneficial.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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