The Effects of U-Health Program on Metabolic Syndrome of Workers.
- Author:
Hye Sun JUNG
1
;
Bokim LEE
;
Young Hyun KWON
;
Kyu Ri MIN
;
Su Young MYUNG
Author Information
1. College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
U-Health;
Metabolic syndrome
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2014;23(1):47-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
