Workplace wellness programs targeting weight outcomes in men: A scoping review

Bezzina, Aaron; Ashton, Lee; Watson, Trent; James, Carole

doi:10.1111/obr.13410

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“…Combined with the notion that one-in-four adults globally do not meet current physical activity and exercise guidelines [37], there is significant potential for workplace health promotion programs that target these behaviors. Considering the efficacious results of this paper, as well as others [7,38], the authors posit that the workplace should be more heavily utilized in the promotion of physical activity and associated health behaviors. One particular study which found similar success in increasing physical activity outcomes in a similar male dominated industry was the…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Amongst 110 workers with overweight or obesity in a manufacturing plant in Australia, during a 14 week wait-list randomized control trial, workers in the intervention group significantly increased current physical activity levels (p<0.001). Similarities between the POWER study and this study was the utilization of behavior change techniques (BCTs) in intervention materials and design which has been highlighted as a powerful tool for workplace health programs that target modifiable health behaviors in men and male dominated industries [38].…”

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Health and wellness in the Australian coal mining industry: An analysis of pre-post findings from the RESHAPE workplace health promotion program

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Objectives Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 71% of deaths in 2021. The chronic and pervasive nature of these diseases spurs the need for novel treatment approaches, including using the workplace as a front for the promotion and dissemination of health messages and activities. Taking this into consideration, this study aimed to assess the efficacy of a workplace health promotion program that targeted nutrition, physical activity, and obesity outcomes in a New South Wales (NSW) coal mine site. Design A 12-week quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test study. Setting A coal mine site in rural NSW, Australia. Participants At baseline there were n = 389 participants, with similar numbers at follow-up (n = 420) as well as 61 participants from both timepoints (8.2% repeated measures), with 89% of participants being male. Intervention A multicomponent wellness intervention was implemented incorporating aspects of education, goal setting, and competition. Outcomes Physical activity, nutrition, and weight. Results The mean BMI at baseline was 30.01 kg/m2, and at follow-up 29.79 kg/m2 (p = 0.39). At follow-up, participants reported 81% lower odds of engaging in the exercise category ‘no moderate physical exercise’ (OR = 0.09, p < 0.001), as well as 111% higher odds of meeting physical activity and exercise guidelines (OR = 2.11, p = 0.057). There were no changes to diet outcomes and no association between employment characteristics and participating in physical activity. Conclusions Workplace health promotion programs can be an efficacious strategy in improving physical activity outcomes and marginally improving weight outcomes in those in the mining industry. Further research is needed to determine the true effectiveness of these programs long-term, particularly in an environment as challenging and dynamic as the mining industry.

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Health and wellness in the Australian coal mining industry: An analysis of pre-post findings from the RESHAPE workplace health promotion program

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“…Hegemonic masculinity norms reinforce the notion that men tend to distance themselves from the feminized realm of dieting (Gough, 2007). This may account for why weight interventions that incorporate physical activity components tend to produce greater treatment effects and have better retention in men (Bezzina et al, 2022). Moreover, patterns of conformity and peer pressure around alcohol consumption are particularly relevant for higher alcohol consumption within male dominated industries (Roberts et al, 2019).…”

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“…Despite the reported potential of WHP programs in men (Bezzina et al, 2022; Morgan et al, 2011; Viester et al, 2018), there have been no systematic review or meta-analysis conducted to assess the pooled effects of these programs. Workplace health promotion programs are primed to bridge the gap between engaging men in health promotion and lowering lifestyle-related risk factors.…”

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Workplace Health Promotion Programs Targeting Smoking, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity in Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Bezzina,

Clarke,

Ashton

et al. 2023

Health Educ Behav

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The workplace has been highlighted as a potential setting to deliver health promotion programs to target modifiable health behaviors that contribute to chronic disease. This review evaluated the effectiveness of interventions implemented within the workplace that targeted either smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity, and/or overweight and obesity in men. A review protocol was prospectively registered through PROSPERO (CRD42021293398). Five electronic bibliographic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials conducted in the workplace assessing chronic disease risk factors in men from January 2010 to August 2021. Eleven studies were included, reporting on overweight and obesity n = 8, physical activity n = 7, nutrition n = 4, alcohol n = 3, smoking n = 3, with eight studies assessing multiple outcomes. Results were mixed. Narrative synthesis highlighted studies reporting improvements to snacking frequency, sugar sweetened beverage consumption, and physical activity (METs and Vo2 max). Meta-analysis highlighted pooled mean decrease in body weight of −0.28 kg up to 3 months; −1.38 kg for >3 months, and pooled mean decrease in body mass index 0.06 kg/m2 up to 3 months; −0.27 kg/m2 for >3 months. Despite the encouraging direction of the relationship, results were not statistically significant ( p > .05). Findings underscore the potential of workplace health promotion programs targeting certain chronic disease risk factors in men; however, future research should consider long-term study designs to assess the efficacy of workplace health programs as a solution to the growing burden of global disease.

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“…W orkplace health is an emerging scientific area of interest. Recent research studies have shown that effective workplace wellness programs directed at healthy eating and active lifestyle have been found in reducing health risk incidence (Bezzina et al, 2022). Some of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including, for example, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, and depression have been particularly reported to be associated with workplace environment (Harris et al, 2022;Boyle and La Rose, 2009).…”

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Assessment of Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle on Campus Environment in a University Setting as Perceived by Students Using the Innovative Photo Voice Method, a Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle (HEAL) Study

Alam¹,

Ali²,

Farooq³

2022

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Healthy workplace environment is gaining enormous attention of the researchers. Food and lifestyle are main characteristics of a healthy workplace environment. Taken in this meaning, the food environment of the university has great implications on overall health of students. However, little is known about how university students perceive food and lifestyle environment. This study was aimed to connect student participants in a photovoice action study design in university settings to identify themes of healthy eating and lifestyle environment. This study used action-research design with photovoice-elicitation technique engaging students of different age categories, both male and female, from a variety of study disciplines at

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Workplace wellness programs targeting weight outcomes in men: A scoping review

Cited by 7 publications

References 73 publications

Health and wellness in the Australian coal mining industry: An analysis of pre-post findings from the RESHAPE workplace health promotion program

Health and wellness in the Australian coal mining industry: An analysis of pre-post findings from the RESHAPE workplace health promotion program

Workplace Health Promotion Programs Targeting Smoking, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity in Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Assessment of Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle on Campus Environment in a University Setting as Perceived by Students Using the Innovative Photo Voice Method, a Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle (HEAL) Study

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