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Adoption and Implementation Barriers for Worksite Health Programs in the United States
Marc Weinstein1, Kalila Cheddie1
1Department of Global Leadership and Management, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA.
Worksite health promotion programs face barriers like lack of management support and cost. Employee interest and space limitations also hinder program success, impacting chronic disease prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Worksite health promotion programs can reduce chronic health risks.
- The 2017 U.S. CDC survey identified barriers to these programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze perceived barriers to the adoption and implementation of worksite health promotion programs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the 2017 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey on workplace health promotion.
- Statistical analysis using odds ratios (OR) and confidence intervals (CI) to identify significant challenges.
Main Results:
- Lack of senior management support (OR=0.50), qualified vendors (OR=0.56), qualified personnel (OR=0.56), and cost (OR=0.58) were negatively associated with program presence.
- Lack of employee interest (OR=2.09), space (OR=1.76), and demonstrating results (OR=2.09) were associated with having a program.
Conclusions:
- Identifying these barriers is crucial for effective implementation of workplace health initiatives.
- Findings offer insights for policymakers, insurers, and employers aiming to enhance health promotion programs at work.
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