The Effects of U-Health Program on Metabolic Syndrome of Workers / 한국직업건강간호학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
;
: 47-54, 2014.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-135226
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was to investigate the effects of U-Health program on metabolic syndrome of workers.METHODS:
This study was conducted with a pretest-posttest control group study for 6 month from May to October 2010. Subjects in the experimental group participated in the U-Health program (n=315), whereas the control group did not (n=157).RESULTS:
In the U-Health group, statistically significant reductions in BMI(body mass index), waist circumference, cholesterol, and triglyceride were observed. The results of this study showed that 6 months of U-Health program influenced on the metabolic syndrome of workers in a positive way.CONCLUSION:
It is, therefore, suggested to actively utilize the U-Health program to manage the workers' health.
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Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
Year:
2014
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Article
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