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A workplace health promotion program at Siena University Hospital did not significantly reduce chronic disease risk factors like diet and physical activity in employees after 12 months. Continued monitoring is recommended to assess long-term impacts and identify specific employee needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Chronic Disease Prevention

Background:

  • A 2-year Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) project (2017-18) assessed lifestyles of ~1,000 employees at Siena University Hospital (AOUS).
  • The project aimed to evaluate short-term effects of integrated health promotion interventions within the Tuscany WHP network.
  • Focus was on lifestyle factors, including diet and physical activity, as potential risk factors for chronic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe employee lifestyles within the AOUS WHP project.
  • To assess the short-term impact of workplace health interventions on major risk factors for chronic diseases.
  • To evaluate employee perception of the health promotion program.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Pre-post evaluation using anonymous questionnaires administered at baseline and after 12 months.
  • Data collected focused on dietary habits (fruit and vegetable consumption) and physical activity levels.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant improvements in diet or physical activity were observed after 12 months.
  • Employee perception of the program was generally satisfactory.
  • No significant differences in outcomes were found across gender or professional categories.

Conclusions:

  • The initial 12-month intervention did not lead to a decrease in major chronic disease risk factors.
  • Longer-term monitoring is necessary to detect potential delayed effects of the health promotion program.
  • Continued monitoring by sex and professional category is crucial for identifying disparities and informing targeted interventions.