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A web-based approach to address cardiovascular risks in managers : results of a randomized trial . OBJECTIVES To examine whether a Web-based health and leadership development program -- designed specifically for managers -- was associated with changes in self-reported and biometric indicators of cardiovascular disease within the context of a randomized control trial . METHODS A total of 145 managers from 8 organizations participated in a 6-month Internet-based program or a control condition . They completed pre- and posttest assessments that included both self-reported attitudes ( on diet , exercise , and mental health ) and biometric measures ( eg , body weight , waist circumference ) . RESULTS The intervention was associated with improvements in dietary attitudes , dietary self-efficacy , and exercise , and reductions in distress symptoms . Women in the program reduced their waist circumference significantly more than controls . CONCLUSIONS The program showed promise for reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors . Similar results across diverse organizations suggest the program may be useful across industry types .
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Intervention_Educational
web-based approach
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Intervention_Educational
Web-based health and leadership development program -- designed
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Intervention_Educational
6-month Internet-based program or a
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Intervention_Control
control condition
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Intervention_Educational
intervention
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Outcome_Physical
cardiovascular risks
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Outcome_Physical
self-reported and biometric indicators of cardiovascular disease
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Outcome_Mental
self-reported attitudes ( on diet , exercise , and mental health
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Outcome_Physical
biometric measures ( eg , body weight , waist circumference )
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Outcome_Mental
dietary attitudes , dietary self-efficacy , and exercise , and reductions in distress symptoms
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Outcome_Physical
waist circumference
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Outcome_Physical
cardiovascular disease risk factors
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Participant_Condition
cardiovascular risks
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Participant_Sample-size
145