Stages of Weight Change Among an Occupational Cohort

OBJECTIVE:To assess the readiness to change dietary intake and body weight among production workers. We also ascertained differences between self-perceived and measured body mass index. METHODS:This cross-sectional study queried physical activity, psychosocial factors, fruit and vegetable intake, an...

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Published in:Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2015-03, Vol.57 (3), p.270-276
Main Authors: Ott, Ulrike, Stanford, Joseph B., Greenwood, Jessica L.J., Murtaugh, Maureen A., Gren, Lisa H., Thiese, Matthew S., Hegmann, Kurt T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Body Mass Index
Cohort Studies
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diet
Feeding Behavior
Female
Health Behavior
Humans
Intention
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity
Obesity - prevention & control
Obesity - psychology
Occupational Health
Original Article
Physical fitness
Self Concept
Self image
Surveys and Questionnaires
Weight control
Weight Loss
Wellness programs
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Summary:OBJECTIVE:To assess the readiness to change dietary intake and body weight among production workers. We also ascertained differences between self-perceived and measured body mass index. METHODS:This cross-sectional study queried physical activity, psychosocial factors, fruit and vegetable intake, and readiness to change based on the transtheoretical model. RESULTS:Sixty-three (28%) workers were overweight, and 114 (50%) were obese. Obese workers were in the following stages of weight changeprecontemplation (4%), contemplation (45%), preparation (13%), action (21%), and (17%) maintenance. Ten percent of overweight workers erroneously reported their body mass index to be normal. CONCLUSIONS:About half of overweight/obese workers were in the precontemplation or contemplation stages for healthy dietary changes or weight loss. Recognizing the stages of change with regard to weight and the self-perception of weight status may help tailor workplace health promotion programs.
ISSN:1076-2752
1536-5948
DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000000346