Abstract
Objective: We have already reported that the advice sheet (AD) prepared for use in active support during fiscal year 2013 was an effective tool for health guidance. With a view to clarifying whether its effectiveness was sustained thereafter, we conducted this study at the end of the year after the support was given to explore associations of changes in bodyweight, results of an attitude survey and stratified assessment data over time with utilization or non-utilization of the AD.
Methods: Of the 71 male subjects (AD utilization group, 55; AD non-utilization group, 16) receiving active support in fiscal year 2013, 52 (AD utilization group, 42; AD non-utilization group, 10) who were examined in Ningen Dock between April 2014 and the end of December 2014 were included in this study. Using the information obtained in the Ningen Dock conducted 1 year after the support, associations of changes in bodyweight, attitude survey results and stratified assessment data over time with utilization or non-utilization of the AD were analyzed using the χ2 test.
Results: There were significant differences between the AD utilization group and AD non-utilization group with respect to reduction in weight, attitude survey results and stratified assessment data.
Conclusion: This study suggests that the supportive effect of the AD was sustained even after the completion of active support.
