A Report on Attempts to Acquire Exercise Habits Through Japanese Health Education for Adult Workers from Cebu, Philippines
| Author | Aznar S Peter | en |
| Author | Nino Ismael S Pastor | en |
| Author | Sergio T. Sarza Jr. | en |
| Author | Rigan Ap Apid | en |
| Author | Maruo Jarupat Suchinda | en |
| Author | Fumihito Sasamori | en |
| Author | Kazuki Ashida | en |
| Author | Masao Okuhara | en |
| Author | Noriaki Watanabe | en |
| Author | Tomoyuki Nishino | en |
| Author | Hisaaki Tabuchi | en |
| Author | Koji Terasawa | en |
| Issued Date | 2023-11-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Good health is a pivotal aspect of daily life that contributes to social development. Physical activity is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Health promotion enables individuals to increase their control and improve their health, and health programs promote physical activity to improve health. Objectives: This study aims to introduce the Japanese health education guidelines according to the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001-certified health education system in the Cebu region of the Philippines and aims to improve the health of the participants. Methods: A 12-month health program was implemented in Cebu City, and 43 participants were recruited, aged 35.0 ± 9.9 years (mean ± SD), including 22 men aged 35.6 ± 7.9 years and 21 women aged 34.3 ± 7.9 years. The effects of the health program and physical activity were assessed using brain function tests and blood chemistry profiles before and after the program. Results: The average number of total daily steps taken by the 43 participants was 6,052. The weight and eyes-open single-leg stance for balance significantly improved. However, no significant differences were observed in the other physical fitness parameters, blood pressure, and brain function values. Conclusions: This health education is characterized by a mechanism that enables the setting of the next goal based on these evaluations and how to improve health. The participants have to be motivated to aim for a 7,000 daily step goal. Therefore, the participants and the staff involved in health education should build a relationship of trust and a deep bond, and the exercise continuation rate may increase, leading to a higher quality of life. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/healthscope-134198 | en |
| Keyword | Exercise Continuation | en |
| Keyword | Improved Health | en |
| Keyword | Working Adult | en |
| Keyword | Health Education | en |
| Keyword | Total Daily Steps | en |
| Keyword | Philippines | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | A Report on Attempts to Acquire Exercise Habits Through Japanese Health Education for Adult Workers from Cebu, Philippines | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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