Publications by authors named "A Mamen"
Objective: Previously, we have found increased carotid-to-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) among shift workers compared to day workers in industry, and a decline in maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O 2max ) in all 86 workers.
Methods: Utilizing all available measurements in 2018, 2021, and 2022, this study investigated associations between V̇O 2max and measures of arterial stiffness. Using a mixed model approach, we analyzed the cross-sectional association between all V̇O 2max (outcome) and measures of arterial stiffness (covariates).
The COVID-19 Pandemic Decreases Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in Industry.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis
December 2023
Background: We aimed to determine if maximal oxygen uptake (V˙Omax), resting heart rate (RHR), and self-reported leisure- time moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) changed over a 3-year follow-up (FU) among industrial workers.
Methods: We assessed cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) August 2018 and August 2021. The last 17-18 months coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures caused changes to daily life for most people. Heavy alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are two important behavioral risk factors for noncommunicable diseases worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its social distancing measures, home office policies, isolation, and quarantine requirements may have an impact on these factors.
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- The study aimed to evaluate changes in cardiovascular disease risk factors over three years among rotating shift workers compared to day workers in an industrial setting.
- Methods included surveys for demographics and various health metrics (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.), along with blood tests for lipids and inflammation markers, analyzed using statistical models.
- Results indicated that shift workers had higher levels of certain adhesion molecules and experienced a significant increase in arterial stiffness compared to day workers, suggesting potential increased risks for cardiovascular disease.