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KMID : 1021120120240020133
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Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2012 Volume.24 No. 2 p.133 ~ p.144
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The Effect of Participatory Approach Program for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in the Workplace
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Yoon Seong-Yong
Kam Sin
Kim Jin-Seok
Cho Seong-Yong
Kwon Yong-Jun
Song In-Woong
Woo Kuck-Hyeun
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop a program applying participatory action-oriented training (PAOT) methods for the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors and to assess its effectiveness in the workplace.
Methods: The cardiovascular disease risk factors of 817 workers in the workplace were assessed, and periodic health examination was conducted. Sixty-four workers (7.8%) were selected as a moderate-risk group and high risk group, and performed the participatory approach program for cardiovascular disease preventive management.
Results: The sixty-four workers who participated in the participatory approach program made a total of 246 action plans, 3.8 action plans per person and 115 action plans were achieved after three months, so that 46.7% of action plans have been achieved. In the intervention group that participated in the program, the rate of smoking decreased from 36.2% to 8.6% and systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased from 140.0±9.4 ㎜Hg to 134.2±12.3 ㎜Hg and from 92.6±7.1 ㎜Hg to 80.0±9.8 ㎜Hg respectfully. In addition, risk factor score also decreased by 0.3, whereas the control group who did not participate in the program also showed a significant reduction in the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Regular exercise increased from 8.5% to 16.0%.
Conclusions: To improve the effectiveness of the participatory approach program for the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors, the need to continues implementing programs and analysis of the long-term effects are required.
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KEYWORD
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Participatory action-oriented training (PAOT), Participatory approach program, Cardiovascular disease preventive management
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