Factors associated with high use of a workplace web-based stress management program in a randomized controlled
1Department of Business Administration, Lund University School of Economics.anagement, PO Box 7080, SE-220 07 Lund, Sweden. henna.hasson@fek.lu.se
Interactive web-based stress management programs significantly boost employee engagement. Higher participation was linked to program interactivity, gender, education, exercise, and positive expectations, highlighting the importance of engaging content in digital health promotion.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Digital Health Interventions
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Participant engagement in web-based health promotion varies significantly.
- Worksite stress management programs are crucial for employee well-being.
- Understanding determinants of engagement is key for program success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing high utilization of a worksite web-based stress management program.
- To compare engagement levels between static and interactive program versions.
- To analyze demographic, health, and work-related predictors of program use.
Main Methods:
- Two versions of a web-based stress management program were offered to IT and media companies.
- A control group received a static version; an intervention group received an interactive version.
- Multiple logistic regression analyzed baseline data (demographics, health, lifestyle, work factors) over 12 months.
Main Results:
- Intervention group membership, being female, lower education levels, regular physical activity, and positive program expectations predicted high use.
- The interactive features of the program were a significant predictor of engagement.
- Demographic and lifestyle factors also played a role in participation.
Conclusions:
- Interactivity is a critical determinant for engagement in web-based worksite stress management programs.
- Program design should prioritize interactive elements to enhance employee participation.
- Findings offer implications for developing and implementing future digital health promotion initiatives.
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