Adherence to Optimal Lifestyle Behaviors Is Related to Emotional Health Indicators Among Employees

Pronk, Nicolaas P.; Katz, Abigail S.; Gallagher, Jason M.; Austin, Erin; Mullen, Deborah; Lowry, Marcia; Kottke, Thomas E.

doi:10.1089/pop.2010.0007

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“…Os autores sugerem ainda que a prática destas modalidades de atividade física poderia ser generalizada para condições patológicas, tais como a demência (Alzheimer), com a intenção de melhorar a capacidade cognitiva que naturalmente declina com a idade 25 . Estudo recente propõe ainda que a mudança no estilo de vida com incorporação de atividade física e dieta adequada poderia melhorar a saúde mental 27 .…”

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Impacto da atividade física na qualidade de vida de mulheres de meia idade: estudo de base populacional

Gonçalves¹,

Canário²,

Cabral³

et al. 2011

Rev. Bras. Ginecol. Obstet.

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ResumoOBJETIVO: Avaliar o impacto da prática de atividade física na qualidade de vida de mulheres de meia idade. MÉTODOS: Estudo de base populacional e corte transversal, que incluiu uma amostra estratificada de 370 mulheres de meia idade entre 40 a 65 anos, recrutadas a partir de uma população de 20.801 mulheres atendidas no período de um ano nas redes básicas de saúde, inseridas nos quatro distritos (Norte, Sul, Leste e Oeste) que compõem o sistema de saúde da cidade de Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, de junho a setembro de 2011. O cálculo da amostra teve por base um nível de confiança de 95%, com poder do teste de 80%, erro de estimativa de 5% e considerou-se a proporção de pacientes classificadas com qualidade de vida adequada (indicador ≥26) da amostra piloto. Os dados foram coletados enquanto as mulheres aguardavam na sala de espera para a consulta de rotina. Para avaliar a qualidade de vida geral, utilizou-se a versão abreviada do WHOQOL (WHOQOL-Bref-WHO Quality of Life -BREF), e sua relação com os sintomas do climatério foi avaliada por meio do Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). O nível de atividade física foi avaliado pelo questionário International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), versão curta, semana usual. Para obter-se a classificação dos níveis de atividade física, utilizaram-se três categorias: sedentária, moderadamente ativa e muito ativa. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando o programa estatístico Minitab, versão 16. RESULTADOS: A média de idade das mulheres foi de 49,8 anos (±8.1), foram predominantemente caucasianas (72,7%), casadas (61,6%), não fumantes (93,5%) e com o Ensino Médio completo (47,8%). Considerando os domínios presentes no WHOQOL-Bref para avaliar qualidade de vida, os escores foram significativamente diferentes entre os grupos de mulheres sedentárias, moderadamente ativas e muito ativas (p<0,01). Em relação à atividade física e aos sintomas do climatério, foram observadas diferenças significativas para todos os domínios: psicológico (p<0,01), somático-vegetativo (p<0,01) e urogenital (p<0,01). CONCLUSÃO: A prática de atividade física melhora significativamente a qualidade de vida das mulheres de meia idade. Abstract PURPOSE:To evaluate the influence of physical activity on the quality of life of middle-aged women. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 370 women aged 40 to 65 years-old recruited from a population-based sample. Enrollment took place in Basic Health Units in each health district of the city (North, South, East, and West) from June to September 2011. According to the Municipal Health Department of the City, 20,801 women were assisted at the Basic Health Units during a one-year period. The sample size calculation was stratified by district and based on a 95% confidence level with a power of 80%, as well as an error estimate of 5% and it was considered proportional to the number of patients classified as having adequate quality of life (indicator ≥26) in the general population. Data were collected while women waited for their rout...

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Impacto da atividade física na qualidade de vida de mulheres de meia idade: estudo de base populacional

Gonçalves¹,

Canário²,

Cabral³

et al. 2011

Rev. Bras. Ginecol. Obstet.

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“…The OLM was obtained by scoring individuals based on the adoption of the following three healthy behaviors: (a) does not currently smoke (1 point), (b) engages in a combined total of moderate and vigorous physical activity for at least 150 min a week (1 point), and (c) eats at least five servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily (1 point). The optimal living metric as originally developed includes an additional point for healthy drinking behavior (i.e., drinking no more than two alcoholic beverages daily for men and no more than one alcoholic beverage daily for women) [18]. However, the HINTS did not collect information on alcohol consumption; thus, the OLM was computed based on three factors instead of four.…”

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Racial Disparities in Emotional Distress Among Cancer Survivors: Insights from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

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The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of race, cancer history, and their interaction on emotional distress among a nationally representative sample of US adults. Data utilized for this analysis were obtained from the first, second, and fourth iterations of the fourth cycle of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). The study sample included 3959, 3630, and 3677 respondents for the years 2011, 2012, and 2014, respectively, for a total sample size of 11,266. A multivariable ordered logistic regression model was used to assess the relationship between emotional distress, race, and cancer history. The effect of cancer history on emotional distress was found to be moderated by race. Specifically, emotional distress was significantly higher among African American cancer survivors. Factors found to be protective against emotional distress included healthy lifestyle, older age, and higher income. Factors associated with high levels of emotional distress included poor general health status, low self-efficacy, and being female. The authors recommend the design, advancement, and implementation of evidence-based culturally sensitive interventions aimed at effectively screening and managing psychological distress symptoms, particularly among African American long-term cancer survivor patient populations.

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“…Physical fitness, as defined in this article, has strong relationships with positive health outcomes, including reduced risk for preventable deaths (59,70,72) and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, back pain, and high cholesterol (18,31,57,61,92,93,95,122,130), as well as reduced health care spending (3,4,43,45,91,97,127), productivity loss (15,18,29,45,96), absenteeism (2, 10), short-term disability, and workdays lost (15) and enhanced mood and work performance (30,93). Fitness is also associated with other non-health-related benefits, such as increased worker income and overall family earnings (27,58), lower debt (74), lower long-term unemployment (30), low turnover rates, job satisfaction, and recruitment and retention of workers (9,63,90).…”

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Fitness of the US Workforce

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2015

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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Fitness matters for the prevention of premature death, chronic diseases, productivity loss, excess medical care costs, loss of income or family earnings, and other social and economic concerns. The workforce may be viewed as a corporate strategic asset, yet its fitness level appears to be relatively low and declining. Over the past half-century, obesity rates have doubled, physical activity levels are below par, and cardiorespiratory fitness often does not meet minimum acceptable job standards. During this time, daily occupational energy expenditure has decreased by more than 100 calories. Employers should consider best practices and design workplace wellness programs accordingly. Particular attention should be paid to human-centered cultures. Research should address ongoing surveillance needs regarding fitness of the US workforce and close gaps in the evidence base for fitness and business-relevant outcomes. Policy priorities should consider the impact of both state and federal regulations, adherence to current regulations that protect and promote worker health, and the introduction of incentives that allow employers to optimize the fitness of their workforce through supportive legislation and organizational policies.

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Adherence to Optimal Lifestyle Behaviors Is Related to Emotional Health Indicators Among Employees

Cited by 24 publications

References 43 publications

Impacto da atividade física na qualidade de vida de mulheres de meia idade: estudo de base populacional

Impacto da atividade física na qualidade de vida de mulheres de meia idade: estudo de base populacional

Racial Disparities in Emotional Distress Among Cancer Survivors: Insights from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

Fitness of the US Workforce

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