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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2014 May;56(5):547-53.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000148.

Heart healthy online: an innovative approach to risk reduction in the workplace

Diane Deitz  1 , Royer F Cook, Rebekah K Hersch, Samantha Leaf
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Heart healthy online: an innovative approach to risk reduction in the workplace

Diane Deitz et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2014 May.

Abstract

Objectives: To examine whether a Web-based cardiovascular health promotion program was associated with changes in self-reported behaviors, attitudes, and biometric indicators in a population of working adults.

Methods: Employees (n = 210) were recruited and randomized into either an Internet-based or control condition. Participants completed pre- and postintervention self-report assessments on diet, exercise, smoking, and mental health. Pre- and postintervention biometric screenings were also obtained on blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and hip/waist circumference.

Results: The intervention was associated with significant improvements in dietary attitudes (P = 0.003; F = 8.83), dietary intentions (P = 0.031; F = 4.72), dietary self-efficacy (P = 0.015; F = 5.97), exercise self-efficacy (P = 0.002; F = 9.51), exercise habits (P = 0.016; F = 5.94), and coping with stress (P = 0.003; F = 8.85) and depression (P = 0.036; F = 4.46).

Conclusions: The program showed promise for promoting cardiovascular risk reduction behaviors. These results are consistent with similar Web-based interventions.

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