The Indonesian Ministry of Health introduced mandatory health screening and exercise programs for hospital staff to improve well-being. This study compared health outcomes between clinical and non-clinical personnel participating in the program. Retrospective cohort study Thys study used data from Cicendo Eye Hospital's mandatory quarterly health screenings and exercise program records. Our analysis included full-time employees from both clinical and non-clinical roles who completed three screening sessions. Biometric data, including body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, random blood glucose, and cholesterol levels, were collected at baseline and at 3- and 6-month follow-up. Repeated-measures analyses were used to evaluate temporal changes. Of the 416-hospital staff, 362 (87%) met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. After a six-month follow-up, there was a significant reduction in BMI, waist circumference, and cholesterol levels across the study population. No significant changes were found in blood pressure. However, the study revealed a significant increase in the proportion of individuals with abnormal random blood sugar levels among the nurse and non-physician/non-nurse groups. During regular health monitoring and exercise programs, statistically significant temporal reductions in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and cholesterol levels were observed during the 6-month follow-up period. among clinical and non-clinical hospital staff. However, the lack of change in blood pressure and the notable increase in abnormal blood sugar in certain professional groups, like nurses, underscore the need for tailored, group-specific wellness programs to effectively address the unique health risks of different personnel.
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