Adoption and Implementation Barriers for Worksite Health Programs in the United States

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ID15469359
AuthorsMarc Weinstein (0000-0002-0613-5737, Florida International University, corresponding author), Kalila Cheddie (Florida International University)
Year2021
Volume18
Issue22
Pages12030-12030
Publication date2021-11-16
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph182212030
PMID34831782
OpenAlexW3211957417
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited1

Worksite health promotion programs have been identified as having the potential to mitigate chronic health risks. In the most recent 2017 U.S. CDC survey of workplace health promotion, respondents identified several perceived barriers related to program adoption and implementation. The analysis indicates that challenges negatively associated with having worksite program were lack of senior management support (OR = 0.50, 95% CI: 0.32-0.78), lack of qualified vendors (OR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.4-0.79), lack of qualified personnel (OR = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.35-0.73), and cost (OR = 0.58, 95% CI: 0.39-0.88). Challenges associated with having a program were lack of employee interest (OR = 2.09, 95% CI = 1.44-3.03), lack of space (OR = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.26-2.48), and demonstrating program results (OR = 2.09, 95% CI = 1.44-3.03). These findings can provide insights to policy makers, insurers, and employers seeking to implement workplace-based health promotion initiatives

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