a Division of Food and Nutrition Sciences, School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness , Ohio University , Athens , OH , USA.
b The Diabetes Institute, Ohio University , Athens , OH , USA.
Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Sep;70(6):771-779. doi: 10.1080/09637486.2019.1570087. Epub 2019 Feb 15.
The primary health concerns among US firefighters are cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depression and occur in an occupational setting where dietary habits are suboptimal. To understand if a diet or lifestyle modification works in a fire academy training setting, it is important to evaluate the cultural barriers and challenges that might be faced. A semi-structured telephone interview method followed by a focus group was used to gather common themes among fire service leaders. Twelve leaders participated in the telephonic interviews and a subset of five in the subsequent group session. Five main themes were identified. The study identified a need for staff and recruits to develop a cohesive culture that facilitates long-term change. Participants reported that incentives for good choices and the elimination of certain poor choices from the food environment would promote healthier choices. The study supports an intervention using education of fire recruits and modifications of the fire academy food environment.
美国消防员主要的健康问题是心血管疾病、癌症和抑郁症，这些问题出现在饮食习惯不佳的职业环境中。为了了解饮食或生活方式的改变是否适用于消防学院的培训环境，评估可能面临的文化障碍和挑战非常重要。采用半结构化电话访谈方法和焦点小组，以收集消防服务领导者的共同主题。十二位领导者参与了电话访谈，其中五位参与了随后的小组会议。确定了五个主要主题。该研究确定了员工和新兵需要发展一种凝聚力的文化，以促进长期的改变。参与者报告说，为良好选择提供激励措施，并消除食物环境中的某些不良选择，将促进更健康的选择。该研究支持对消防新兵进行教育并修改消防学院的食物环境的干预措施。
