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Reducing Commercial Truck Driver BMI Through Motivational Interviewing and Self-Efficacy
Juanita L Wilson1, Debra M Wolf2, Kimberly A Olszewski3
11 Medcor Inc.
Workplace Health & Safety
|March 1, 2018
Summary
A 4-week motivational interviewing (MI) and education program improved weight loss self-efficacy and reduced body mass index (BMI) in commercial truck drivers (CTDs). This intervention shows promise for improving health behaviors in this high-risk population.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Obesity is a significant epidemic, disproportionately affecting commercial truck drivers (CTDs).
- CTDs face unique challenges to healthy lifestyles, including sedentary work and long hours.
- Lower life expectancy in CTDs is linked to higher obesity rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based practice (EBP) change project on CTD health behaviors.
- To assess the impact of motivational interviewing (MI) and education on weight loss self-efficacy and BMI in CTDs.
Main Methods:
- An evidenced-based practice (EBP) change project was implemented over 4 weeks.
- The intervention utilized motivational interviewing (MI) and provided education on diet and exercise.
- Self-efficacy for weight loss and body mass index (BMI) were measured.
Main Results:
- Aggregated self-efficacy for weight loss increased by 14.8%, surpassing the 11% benchmark.
- A statistically significant mean reduction of 0.65 kg/m² in body mass index (BMI) was observed (p = .0001).
Conclusions:
- Short-term motivational interviewing (MI) interventions can effectively improve health behaviors in commercial truck drivers (CTDs).
- Implementing MI as a clinical standard for CTDs may help mitigate obesity-related health risks.
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