Comparison of two health-promotion programs for older workers

S.L. Hughes, R.B. Seymour, R.T. Campbell, J.W. Shaw, C. Fabiyi and R. Sokas

American Journal of Public Health, 2011, vol. 101, issue 5, 883-890

Abstract: Objectives. We examined the effects of 2 worksite health-promotion interventions (compared with a health-education control) on older workers' healthy behaviors and health outcomes. Methods. We conducted a prospective, randomized controlled trial with 423 participants aged 40 years and older. Participants were categorized into 3 study arms: the COACH intervention combined Web-based risk assessments with personal coaching support, the RealAge intervention used a Web-based risk assessment and behavior-specific modules, and a control group received printed health-promotion materials. Participants were assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Random-effects modeling controlled for baseline stage of change for all behaviors of interest in all groups. Results. At 6 and 12 months, COACH participants showed significantly increased fruit and vegetable consumption (P=.026; P

Date: 2011
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