Vitamin D and UV exposure in construction workers—a randomized control trial using text messaging to promote positive behaviours

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine whether a text messaging intervention (supported by a smartphone application) would be effective in the promotion of sun-safe behaviours. Both excessive and insufficient exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation were considered. Methods A rand...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of public health (Oxford, England) England), 2020-08, Vol.42 (3), p.594-601
Hauptverfasser: Lansdown, T C, Cowan, S, Nioi, A, Cowie, H, Wendelboe-Nelson, C, Rashid, S, Ritchie, P, Cherrie, J W
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine whether a text messaging intervention (supported by a smartphone application) would be effective in the promotion of sun-safe behaviours. Both excessive and insufficient exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation were considered. Methods A randomized control crossover trial was conducted. 112 participants from nine sites in the United Kingdom contributed to the study. There were three intervention waves, two in winter (Vitamin D-focussed) and one in summer (UV exposure-focussed). Stages of Change, Standard Erythemal (UV) Dose and assayed blood samples (Vitamin D) were employed to evaluate the effectiveness throughout the 21-day data collection periods. Results The intervention was effective in promoting positive progression in Stages of Change for Vitamin D; and this in turn was predictive of increased Vitamin D levels in participants. More limited positive findings were found with respect to UV exposure. Overall, for those in the Intervention, Vitamin D levels were significantly predicted to increase during both of the winter data collection waves. Conclusions Interventions of this type are recommended to promote healthy Vitamin-D levels in construction workers.
ISSN:1741-3842
1741-3850
DOI:10.1093/pubmed/fdz056