An Integrative Review on Heart Health Promotion Programs for Female Workers

Abstract

Background: The study aimed to identify the core components and the limitations of the programs to improve the heart health among female workers.Methods: An integrative review was used, and the research from 1984 to 2021.Results: Seven studies of the heart health promotion program among female workers were included. All of the studies included physical activities and was found that most of the intervention were effective in promoting heart health. However, most of the studies did not mention the details of the intervention. Although studies reviewed in this paper included psychological factors as outcome measure, none of the intervention included psychological contents.Conclusions: This review can serve as a guidance to develop the standardized heart health promotion programs among female workers including not only physical activities but also psychological contents.