Developing and Pilot Testing an Integrated Technology-Moderated Institutional Health Promotion Model Using...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Informatics
• Health Promotion

Background:

• University staff face unique health challenges.
• Existing health promotion models may not adequately leverage technology.
• There is a need for accessible, technology-driven health interventions in academic settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and pilot test an Integrated Technology-Moderated Institutional Health Promotion Model.
• To evaluate the utilization and effectiveness of the model among Nigerian university staff.
• To enhance health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and health status using a mobile application.

Main Methods:

• Operational research approach with a mixed concurrent design.
• Pretest-posttest evaluation of the developed model.
• Utilized the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II instrument for data collection.
• Developed an Android application named Tertiary Staff Health Promotion App.

Main Results:

• The pilot testing demonstrated that the model enhances health-promoting lifestyle behaviors.
• The integrated model significantly improved the health status of university staff.
• Combined quantitative and qualitative data validated the model's effectiveness.

Conclusions:

• The Integrated Technology-Moderated Institutional Health Promotion Model is effective in improving staff health.
• Nurses can utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for innovative health interventions.
• This model offers a scalable solution for improving population health in workplace settings.