Vitamin D and UV exposure in construction workers-a randomized control trial using text messaging to promote positive behaviours.
J Public Health (Oxf)
; 42(3): 594-601, 2020 08 18.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The aim of this study was to determine whether a text messaging intervention (supported by a smartphone application) would be effective in the promotion of sun-safe behaviours. Both excessive and insufficient exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation were considered.METHODS:
A randomized control crossover trial was conducted. 112 participants from nine sites in the United Kingdom contributed to the study. There were three intervention waves, two in winter (Vitamin D-focussed) and one in summer (UV exposure-focussed). Stages of Change, Standard Erythemal (UV) Dose and assayed blood samples (Vitamin D) were employed to evaluate the effectiveness throughout the 21-day data collection periods.RESULTS:
The intervention was effective in promoting positive progression in Stages of Change for Vitamin D; and this in turn was predictive of increased Vitamin D levels in participants. More limited positive findings were found with respect to UV exposure. Overall, for those in the Intervention, Vitamin D levels were significantly predicted to increase during both of the winter data collection waves.CONCLUSIONS:
Interventions of this type are recommended to promote healthy Vitamin-D levels in construction workers.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vitamina D
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Envio de Mensagens de Texto
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Public Health (Oxf)
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido