title: A web-based approach to address cardiovascular risks in managers: results of a randomized trial.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To examine whether a Web-based health and leadership development program--designed specifically for managers--was associated with changes in self-reported and biometric indicators of cardiovascular disease within the context of a randomized control trial.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 145 managers from 8 organizations participated in a 6-month Internet-based program or a control condition. They completed pre- and posttest assessments that included both self-reported attitudes (on diet, exercise, and mental health) and biometric measures (eg, body weight, waist circumference).
  
  
  RESULTS
  The intervention was associated with improvements in dietary attitudes, dietary self-efficacy, and exercise, and reductions in distress symptoms. Women in the program reduced their waist circumference significantly more than controls.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The program showed promise for reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors. Similar results across diverse organizations suggest the program may be useful across industry types.
authors.affiliation: Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems, Fort Worth, TX, USA. owls@organizationalwellness.com
authors.forename: Joel B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: Kirk M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Broome
authors.forename: Ashleigh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schwab-Pilley
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gilmore
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D055105:Waist Circumference