Workplace wellness programs for working mothers: A systematic review
Ernawati Ernawati1,2, Fitriana Mawardi2, Roswiyani Roswiyani3
1Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia.
Journal of Occupational Health
|December 15, 2022
Summary
Workplace wellness programs benefit working mothers by reducing stress and improving work-life balance. These employer-supported initiatives enhance overall well-being and job satisfaction for mothers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Women's Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Investigates the evidence and benefits of employer-sponsored workplace wellness programs for working mothers.
- Addresses the need for targeted support for working mothers' well-being.
Approach:
- Systematic review of literature published between 2012 and 2021.
- Searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and AgeLine-Medline databases.
- Evaluated programs based on wellness, work-life balance, and job satisfaction outcomes.
Key Points:
- Eight studies met inclusion criteria.
- Effective programs reduced depression, stress, and burnout.
- Improved mental health, healthy behaviors, and work-life balance were observed.
- Working mothers experienced reduced stress from childcare, economic, and personal health issues.
Conclusions:
- Workplace wellness programs positively impact working mothers' health and reduce health costs.
- Programs designed for working mothers enhance time efficiency through convenient scheduling.
- These initiatives effectively support working mothers in balancing household, family, and work responsibilities.
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