Primary Prevention of Weight Gain Among New Bus Operators: Results of the "Success & Health Impacts For Transit operators during Onboarding" (SHIFT Onboard) Pilot Study

Ryan Olson, Sean P.M. Rice, Talya N. Bauer, Brad Wipfli, W. Kent Anger, Todd Bodner, Peter Graven, Leah S. Greenspan

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Abstract

Objective This study aimed to test the feasibility and efficacy of an enhanced onboarding intervention to prevent weight gain and support the early job success of new bus operators. Methods Control participants (n = 9) completed usual practice new employee training and onboarding. Intervention participants (n = 14) completed five supplemental trainings and four online challenges during their first year. Primary outcomes were body weight, dietary behaviors, physical activity, and sleep duration/quality. Early job success was evaluated with measures of newcomer adjustment. Results The difference between intervention and control participants in body weight change at 12-month was -6.71 lb (Cohen's d = -1.35). Differences in health behavior changes were mixed, but newcomer adjustment changes favored the intervention group. Conclusions Results support the feasibility of enhanced onboarding for bus operators to prevent worsening health while simultaneously advancing their success as new employees.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)128-139
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of occupational and environmental medicine
Volume65
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2023

Keywords

  • body weight
  • bus operators
  • diet
  • health intervention
  • newcomer adjustment
  • onboarding
  • physical activity
  • sleep

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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