Life Sciences
Research reports from Medical University of South Carolina provide new insights into life sciences
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, October 19th, 2009
Current study results from the report, 'Lifestyle behaviours and weight among hospital-based nurses,' have been published. According to recent research published in the Journal of Nursing Management, "The purpose of this study was to (i) describe the weight, weight-related perceptions and lifestyle behaviours of hospital-based nurses, and (ii) explore the relationship of demographic, health, weight and job characteristics with lifestyle behaviours. The obesity epidemic is widely documented."
"Worksite initiatives have been advocated. Nurses represent an important part of the hospital workforce and serve as role models when caring for patients. A sample of 194...
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