Women's wellbeing at work.
Suneeta Kochhar1, Zoe Schaedel2
1NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, Worthing, UK.
Post Reproductive Health
|February 13, 2025
Summary
NHS Sussex piloted a successful 'Women's Wellbeing at Work' initiative, offering health education on topics like menopause and cardiovascular disease prevention. The program demonstrated a clear need for workplace-based support for women's health.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Women's Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Staff wellbeing is crucial for healthcare organizations.
- Targeted health education can address specific needs of female employees.
- The 'Women's Wellbeing at Work' initiative was developed by NHS Sussex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot an initiative supporting women's wellbeing in the workplace.
- To provide education on key health areas relevant to women.
- To assess the effectiveness and reception of workplace health programs.
Main Methods:
- Delivery of webinars and group consultations by specialist General Practitioners (GPs).
- Educational content covered cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, cervical and breast screening, menopause, and bone health.
- Pilot program conducted for NHS Sussex staff.
Main Results:
- High attendance and positive feedback were received.
- The initiative confirmed a need for workplace-based women's health education.
- The educational format was found to be helpful by participants.
Conclusions:
- Workplace initiatives can effectively support women's health and wellbeing.
- Targeted health education, including menopause and CVD prevention, is valued by female staff.
- The pilot provides a strong foundation for future workplace health programs.
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