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A Web-Based Approach to Address Cardiovascular Risks in Managers: Results of a Randomized Trial.
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PMID:  21785368     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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OBJECTIVES:: To examine whether a Web-based health and leadership development program-designed specifically for managers-was associated with changes in self-reported and biometric indicators of cardiovascular disease within the context of a randomized control trial. METHODS:: A total of 145 managers from 8 organizations participated in a 6-month Internet-based program or a control condition. They completed pre- and posttest assessments that included both self-reported attitudes (on diet, exercise, and mental health) and biometric measures (eg, body weight, waist circumference). RESULTS:: The intervention was associated with improvements in dietary attitudes, dietary self-efficacy, and exercise, and reductions in distress symptoms. Women in the program reduced their waist circumference significantly more than controls. CONCLUSIONS:: The program showed promise for reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors. Similar results across diverse organizations suggest the program may be useful across industry types.
Authors:
Joel B Bennett; Kirk M Broome; Ashleigh Schwab-Pilley; Phillip Gilmore
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-7-21
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1536-5948     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-7-25     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9504688     Medline TA:  J Occup Environ Med     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
From the Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (Drs Bennett, Broome, and Schwab-Pilley), Fort Worth, Tex; and George Mason University (Mr Gilmore), Fairfax, Va.
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