Effects of Fatigue Reduction Program on Female Employees in One Food Production Company / 한국직업건강간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to test effects of fatigue reduction program for women workers at a food production company. METHODS: A quasi-experimental design was conducted. Eighteen workers in vitamin E group, 16 workers in vitamin E and stretching group, and 18 workers in stretching only group participated. Participants were evaluated at baseline and 8 weeks. RESULTS: The results showed that stretching only group had a significant impact on reducing of fatigue level compared to those of a vitamin E group. CONCLUSION: Although vitamin E supplement has not shown decreasing fatigue level, the positive effect of stretching exercise may have high applicability to a workplace.