Korean J Occup Environ Med.
2003 Mar;15(1):37-51.
Health Behavior Practices and Needs for Health Promotion Program According to Shift Work Pattern in Subway Workers
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- 1Graduate School of Occupational Health, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Preventive Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Industrial Medical Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. leeks@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
To determine the health behavior practices and needs for health promotion in shift work pattern in subway workers.
METHODS
Among 789 male subway workers divided into four groups, 191 day time workers, 187 station service men (3 groups, 2 turns), 204 rolling stock inspectors (3 groups, 2 turns) and 207 train operators (8 groups, 5 turns), we surveyed the health behavior and needs for health promotion by questionnaire.
RESULTS
For obesity, blood pressure and total cholesterol, day time workers had the highest levels, while train operators had higher diseases of the liver and stomach than others. The station service men had the highest smoking rate and daily smoking amount. More than 80% of the respondents consumed alcohol, and the drinking amount was highest among the day time workers and the 8/5 shift train operators. Eighty-two percent of the station service men had irregular eating habits and 17.7% did not have any breakfast. In health promotion activities, exercise and restriction of one's favorite(smoking or drinking) were most preferred in the four groups of respondents. The priority of needs and participation for health promotion program was exercise programs, followed by stress management, cancer prevention program, weight control program, anti-smoking campaign, high blood pressure control program, and abstinence/moderation in drinking.
CONCLUSION
As the health behavior practices differed relative to shift work patterns, it was suggested that a comprehensive health promotion program according to shift work pattern should be planned and implemented among subway workers.
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