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Rationale for participation in university worksite wellness programs
Rebecca G Mathien1, Beth Cochran2, Aimee K Johnson3
1Department of Health Professions, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA.
University employees seek worksite wellness programs (WWP) focused on physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle. Understanding participation barriers and health status is key to designing effective and inclusive health promotion initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Worksite Health Promotion
- University Employee Wellness
- Health Behavior Research
Background:
- Effective worksite wellness programs (WWP) are crucial for employee health promotion.
- Understanding specific employee needs and barriers is essential for program design.
- University employees represent a unique demographic for targeted wellness interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the wellness needs of university employees.
- To identify key factors influencing participation in WWP.
- To inform the design of more effective and inclusive WWP.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey.
- Data collected from 639 university employees.
- Analysis of wellness interests, participation barriers, and predictors of engagement.
Main Results:
- Employees expressed highest interest in physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle programs.
- Primary barriers to participation included time, scheduling, location, motivation, and confidentiality.
- Health status and prior engagement with university facilities significantly predicted past participation.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide a roadmap for designing evidence-based university WWP.
- Tailoring programs to employee needs, barriers, and health status can enhance reach and engagement.
- Optimizing WWP design can foster a healthier campus culture.
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