Promoting Changes in Obesogenic Behaviors: Does Coworker Social Support Play a Role?

Purpose. To examine the association between worksite social support and changes in diet, physical activity, and body mass index (BMI). Design. Cohort analysis of an underlying randomized, controlled weight gain prevention worksite trial: Promoting Activity and Changes in Eating. Setting. The trial o...

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Published in:American journal of health promotion 2015-05, Vol.29 (5), p.311-313
Main Authors: Tamers, Sara L., Thompson, Beti, Cheadle, Allen D., Zheng, Yingye, Bishop, Sonia K., Beresford, Shirley A. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Body Mass Index
Diet - psychology
Exercise - psychology
Feeding Behavior - psychology
Female
Fruit
Health Behavior
Health technology assessment
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity - prevention & control
Occupational Health
Social Support
Vegetables
Washington
Workplace - psychology
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Summary:Purpose. To examine the association between worksite social support and changes in diet, physical activity, and body mass index (BMI). Design. Cohort analysis of an underlying randomized, controlled weight gain prevention worksite trial: Promoting Activity and Changes in Eating. Setting. The trial occurred in the greater Seattle area. Subjects. Baseline and follow-up data were obtained on a nested cohort of employees (n = 958–1078) from 33 small- to medium-sized worksites. Measures. Worksite social support, diet, physical activity, and BMI measures were assessed using a self-reported questionnaire. Analysis. To adjust for multilevel data and multiple time points, we used generalized estimating equations and logistic mixed models. Results. Higher baseline worksite social support was associated with greater changes in fruit and vegetable intake (p= .001; summary food-frequency questions). Conclusion. This study does not support a conclusive relationship between worksite social support and health behavior change.
ISSN:0890-1171
2168-6602
DOI:10.4278/ajhp.130709-ARB-352