Evaluation eines Gesundheitskompetenztrainings für Menschen in Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit

Among the long-term unemployed, health limitations are often a
hindrance to successful reintegration in the jobmarket. This
quasi-experimental controlled study examines the effects of a
health promotion intervention program, combining individual
sessions based on Motivational Interviewing and participatory group
sessions including physical activity. Over a period of three
months, the participants of the intervention group (n=179) showed
more improvement compared to the control group (n=108) in terms of
motivation for lifestyle changes towards more physical activity and
more healthy nutrition. In terms of smoking and alcohol, no
significant intervention effects were detected. The results of the
study show the effectiveness of the described health promotion
program regarding a lifestyle change towards more healthy nutrition
and more physical activity.