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Workplace wellness programs targeting weight outcomes in men: A scoping review
Aaron Bezzina1,2, Lee Ashton2,3,4, Trent Watson2,5
1Centre for Resources Health and Safety, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.
Summary
Workplace wellness programs can help men lose weight, often combining nutrition and physical activity. More research is needed on male-only interventions and long-term results.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health Interventions
- Weight Management Research
Background:
- Workplaces are key settings for health promotion, especially for men who are often difficult to engage.
- Overweight and obesity are significant health risks that can be addressed through targeted workplace programs.
- Men's engagement in health promotion activities requires specific strategies within the workplace context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of workplace interventions aimed at improving weight outcomes specifically in men.
- To identify the characteristics and reported efficacy of existing workplace wellness programs targeting men's weight.
- To highlight gaps in the research regarding male-focused, workplace-based weight management interventions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review of six electronic databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane, Business Source Ultimate) was performed.
- Searches covered articles published from January 2010 to August 2020, identifying 2191 articles, with 25 ultimately included.
- Intervention components, geographical distribution, and reported outcomes related to weight management in men were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The majority of included studies (72%) were conducted in North America or Europe.
- Over two-thirds (68%) of the interventions incorporated both nutrition and physical activity components.
- Of the studies reporting weight outcomes, 68% demonstrated program efficacy in weight reduction, though only 7 studies focused exclusively on men.
Conclusions:
- Workplace wellness programs show promise for reducing men's weight, with combined nutrition and physical activity being common.
- There is a significant need for more high-quality research, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and studies with long-term follow-up.
- Future research should prioritize the development and evaluation of interventions exclusively designed for male populations within the workplace.
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