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Wen You¹, Fabio A Almeida, Jamie M Zoellner

¹Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Dept of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. wenyou@vt.edu

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|September 22, 2011

Summary

This study assessed the reach of a worksite weight loss program. Findings show higher income, education, and health literacy employees were more likely to participate, highlighting a need for targeted outreach.

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Public Health
Health Promotion
Occupational Health

Background:

Worksite weight loss programs often lack examination of their reach and representativeness.
Assessing program reach is crucial for understanding population engagement and equity.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe and illustrate a method for assessing the reach and representativeness of an internet-based worksite weight loss program.
To evaluate participation patterns in a worksite wellness initiative.

Main Methods:

A brief health survey (BHS) was administered to employees across 19 worksites in Southwest Virginia (January 2008 - November 2009).
The BHS collected demographic, behavioral, and health information prior to program awareness.
Participation rates for the BHS and the subsequent weight loss program were calculated.

Main Results:

The brief health survey achieved a 66% participation rate.
The internet-based weight loss program had a 30% participation rate.
Employees with higher income, education levels, and health literacy were significantly more likely to enroll (p < .01).

Conclusions:

Worksite weight loss interventions need to address disparities in participation.
Targeted marketing strategies are recommended to engage employees with lower socioeconomic status and health literacy.
Future programs should aim for broader and more equitable reach within the workforce.