Effects on cigarette consumption of a work-family supportive organisational intervention: 6-month results from the work, family and health network study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Observational studies have linked work-family issues with cigarette consumption. This study examined the 6-month effects on cigarette consumption of a work-family supportive organisational intervention among nursing home workers.

Methods

Group randomised controlled trial where 30 nursing homes across New England states were randomly assigned to either usual practice or to a 4-month intervention aimed at reducing work-family conflict via increased schedule control and family supportive supervisory behaviours (FSSB). Cigarette consumption was based on self-reported number of cigarettes per week, measured at the individual level.

Results

A total of 1524 direct-care workers were enrolled in the trial. Cigarette consumption was prevalent in 30% of the sample, co

SUBMITTER: Hurtado DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8919500 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature