Behavioural interventions for CVD risk reduction for blue-collar workers: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Individuals working in blue-collar occupations experience high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose of this systematic review is to describe the characteristics and efficacy of behavioural interventions that have targeted CVD risk factors in this high-risk group.

Methods

Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we searched seven databases to find interventions focused on changing the following: blood pressure, cholesterol, diet, physical activity, smoking or weight. Eligible studies tested a behavioural intervention (not exclusively policy, environmental, or pharmaceutical), in individuals working in blue-collar occupations using a randomised study design. Study quality was evaluated using the National

SUBMITTER: Crane MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8595631 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature