Abstract
Introduction: Obesity, a risk factor for certain cancers, can also be related to reduced health‐related quality of life and productivity. We examined eating physical activity behaviors, and body mass index (BMI), as predictors of health‐related quality of life and productivity.
Methods: MOVE ‘M is a worksite‐randomized trial targeting diet and physical activity to reduce weight gain. Secondary outcomes include Obesity and Weight Loss Quality of Life (OWLQOL) and productivity. Baseline data collection occurred from 2006–2008, and data were analyzed in 2009.
Results: Baseline data were analyzed for individual‐level associations using linear mixed models. Since gender was found to be an effect modifier, data were analyzed separately for men (n=288) and women (n=281). BMI was negatively associated with OWLQOL in both women (p<0.001) and men (p<0.001). The linear effect estimate for OWLQOL score associated with one category increase in BMI was 32% (95% CI: 27%, 37%) for women and 12% (95% CI: 8%, 17%) for men. Physical activity was associated (p=0.007) with OWLQOL only in women. Eating while doing another activity was negatively associated with OWLQOL scores only in men (p=0.0003) and with productivity only in women (p=0.004).
Conclusion: Our results suggest obese persons, particularly women, experience diminished OWLQOL. If longitudinal analyses confirm these findings, there may be additional work‐related and general health benefits from reducing weight and increasing physical activity.
Citation Information: Cancer Prev Res 2010;3(1 Suppl):B6.
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