<i>CDC Grand Rounds:</i> New Frontiers in Workplace Health

Fischer, Leah S.; Lang, Jason E.; Goetzel, Ron Z.; Linnan, Laura; Thorpe, Phoebe

doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm6741a5

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“…Production occupation exposure, including shiftwork and noise exposure, is shown to have additive effect of the occurrence of hypertension [22]. Employer-based workplace health promotion programs can lower the prevalence of chronic conditions such as hypertension and improve the health and well-being of workers [23].…”

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Hypertension among Mississippi Workers by Sociodemographic Characteristics and Occupation, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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Vargas

Ogungbe

et al. 2020

International Journal of Hypertension

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In 2017, Mississippi had the third highest age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension in the United States. We estimated the prevalence of hypertension by sociodemographic characteristics and occupation and examined the association between hypertension with occupation and sociodemographic characteristics among Mississippi workers. We calculated adjusted prevalence and adjusted prevalence ratios (APRs) by sociodemographic characteristics and occupation among Mississippi adult workers. We analyzed combined 2013, 2015, and 2017 data from the Mississippi Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for 6,965 workers in ten Standard Occupational Classification System major groups. Of the estimated 1.1 million Mississippi workers during the three survey years, 31.4% (95% confidence interval (CI), 30.0–32.8) had hypertension. The likelihood of having hypertension was significantly higher among workers aged 30–44 years, 45–64 years, blacks, and those classified as overweight and obese workers compared to their counterparts. The likelihood of having hypertension among workers in the fields of installation, repair and maintenance, and production were 26% higher (APR, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.03–1.55) and 33% higher (APR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.11–1.58), respectively, than workers in all other occupational groups. Among Mississippi workers, hypertension prevalence varied by sociodemographic characteristics and occupational groups. Age, race, obesity status, installation, repair, maintenance, and production occupation groups are associated with an increased likelihood of hypertension. Novel and/or community-based or linked programs are needed that could target workers at risk of hypertension that are outside of a single-site workplace.

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Hypertension among Mississippi Workers by Sociodemographic Characteristics and Occupation, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Mendy

Vargas

Ogungbe

et al. 2020

International Journal of Hypertension

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“…In addition, the questions for the FGs were less personalised, therefore it was not possible to collect a detailed response to some questions for each participant. However, before performing a nutritional intervention, participation of workers from different shifts (morning, evening and mixed), combined with above mentioned findings, allow the identification of key elements for changing habits, which increases the chances of success and treatment compliance (26).…”

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“…In Mexico, there is a lack of qualitative studies about people's knowledge and perception of healthy habits (20). However, qualitative information on these topics is relevant as it seeks to understand phenomena and behaviours in uncontrolled environments (25), and it helps to identify critical elements to favour long-term behavioural modifications (26).…”

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Eating habits and physical activity in working adults: a formative research

Badillo-Camacho

Torres-Castro

Bernal-Orozco

et al. 2020

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Background: Eating habits and physical activity are important factors for the development and prevention of non-communicable diseases. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyse the beliefs, behaviours, and experiences of dietary and physical activity habits based on the constructs of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). Methods: An exploratory study with a qualitative methodology and a phenomenological study design was conducted using focus groups, in-depth interviews, and indirect non-participatory observation. The sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed with prior written informed consent. Data analysis was performed using a hybrid approach.Results: Workers reported that they do not eat vegetables or fruits daily; however, the consumption of fast food and sugary drinks was frequent. Participants’ behaviour is influenced by environmental factors such as reinforcements (economic bonus and company meetups & events), barriers (workplace policies) and facilitators (availability of drinking water, free tortillas , dining rooms, and recreational areas); and personal factors, such as low self-control when when choosing foods from the grains group (e.g. Mexican pastries, noodles and breads), and emotional confrontation (e.g. few workers try to use strategies to confront their emotions and avoid them from affecting their eating and physical activity). On the other hand, participants indicated not feeling capable of eating specific foods due to their taste, for example vegetables, and doing physical activity due to factors such as time. Finally, other key elements influencing workers’ behaviours were observational learning (participants eating behaviour and physical activity are influenced by their coworkers and family’s behaviours), social support (coworkers and family) and outcome expectations (participants’ hoping to improve their health by eating healthy and physical activity behaviours).Conclusions: Workers’s eating behaviour and physical activity could be modified if different influencing factors are simultaneously addressed. These findings will contribute to the development of worksite health programs, based on the SCT, to address the key factors that could improve workers’ eating behaviours and physical activity. Keywords: Eating habits, physical activity, adults, workers, workplace programs, qualitative research, Social Cognitive Theory.

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“…The favorable economic climate and robust competition for skilled workers have led some large employers, such as Netflix and Amazon, to enrich the generosity and length of paid leave to attract and retain qualified workers. The field of occupational health has demonstrated the value of investing in workplace supports for the 150 million working Americans . Importantly, longer and more generous leave has been established as conferring health benefits at the societal level, although evidence has overwhelmingly documented the effects of parental leave for infant and child health, as opposed to paid family leave, to care for a family member with a serious health condition.…”

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“…The field of occupational health has demonstrated the value of investing in workplace supports for the 150 million working Americans. 6 Importantly, longer and more generous leave has been established as conferring health benefits at the societal level, although evidence has overwhelmingly documented the effects of parental leave for infant and child health, 7 as opposed to paid family leave, to care for a family member with a serious health condition.…”

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