An Investigation of the Health Practices, Attitudes, and Perceptions of USAF Military and Civilian Personnel
Abstract
This investigation examined the health practices, attitudes and perceptions of Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command military and civilian personnel. Six health practices were studied and comparisons between each group were made. The specific health practices include (1) smoking, (2) eating breakfast, (3) body weight, (4) alcohol consumption, (5) strenuous physical activity and (6) hours of sleep. In addition, employees' attitudes and perceptions concerning Air Force health promotion efforts and activities were measured and reported. Demographic variables of HQ AFLC personnel were also collected and presented. Data collection was accomplished via a survey questionnaire. Questions on health practices, attitudes and perceptions were derived from the 1977 USAF Health Survey and a draft USAF Health Promotion Program questionnaire. Results of the study concerning health practices indicate fewer military personnel smoke cigarettes than civilian, military members eat breakfast less often than civilians, over one-half of the personnel consider themselves overweight with military members being closer to their ideal weight, alcohol consumption among military members was more frequent but less intense than civilian personnel, military members get more strenuous physical exercise than civilians and civilians get more sleep than military.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174578
Entities
People
- Russell A. Vogel
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology