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KMID : 1003720140230010047
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2014 Volume.23 No. 1 p.47 ~ p.54
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The Effects of U-Health Program on Metabolic Syndrome of Workers
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Jung Hye-Sun
Lee Bok-Im
Kwon Young-Hyun
Min Kyu-Ri
Myung Su-Young
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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U-Health, Metabolic syndrome
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