Tracking Health Promotion Data in the U.S. Navy
Abstract
The purpose of this pilot study was (a) to create a machine-scannable instrument to be used to collect health promotion information on Navy personnel and (b) to evaluate the effectiveness of the form in terms of understandability and efficiency. Although the overall response rate per item was quite high, problem items included those pertaining to respondents' diet, back injuries, blood pressure levels, and cholesterol measures. Other results identified decreases in tobacco and alcohol use from findings of previous research. Cholesterol levels and percentages of back problems increased with age. In general, progress is being made toward improved health and physical readiness among Navy personnel. The next phase is to examine the effectiveness of the revised tracking form on a larger sample and to examine the feasibility of developing an electronic health promotion tracking system that can be implemented Navy wide. Health promotion, Blood pressure, Exercise, Surveillance, Tobacco use, Diet, Cholesterol, Alcohol consumption, Back injuries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA252714
Entities
People
- Anne Hoilberg
- Jack F. White
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center