Worksite health and wellness programs in India
Abraham Samuel Babu1, Kushal Madan2, Sundar Kumar Veluswamy1
1Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Worksite health and wellness programs in India face challenges due to the large unorganized sector. This study reviews cardiovascular risk factors and intervention strategies for Indian industries.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Background:
- Worksite health and wellness (WH&W) programs are increasingly recognized for addressing cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in diverse industries.
- India's workforce predominantly resides in the unorganized sector, posing unique implementation challenges for WH&W initiatives.
- Existing large-scale surveys indicate prevalent CV risk factors across Indian industries, yet published research on WH&W program effectiveness is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze current trends in cardiovascular risk factors within India's industrial workforce.
- To examine existing models for delivering WH&W programs in India and identify associated barriers.
- To provide an evidence-based review of WH&W interventions implemented in the Indian context.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on cardiovascular risk factors in Indian industries.
- Analysis of existing worksite health and wellness program delivery models in India.
- Evidence-based review of published studies on WH&W interventions in India.
Main Results:
- Identification of prevalent cardiovascular risk factors across various industrial sectors in India.
- Characterization of challenges and barriers to implementing WH&W programs, particularly in the unorganized sector.
- Synthesis of findings from available studies on the effectiveness of WH&W interventions in India.
Conclusions:
- Addressing cardiovascular risk in India's industrial workforce requires tailored WH&W strategies.
- Overcoming barriers related to the unorganized sector is crucial for widespread program success.
- Further research is needed to build a robust evidence base for WH&W interventions in India.
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