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Vitamin D and UV exposure in construction workers—a randomized control trial using text messaging to promote positive behaviours.
- Source :
- Journal of Public Health; Sep2020, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p594-601, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17413842
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 145254392
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdz056