Effectiveness of a worksite wellness program on health behaviors and personal health.

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Anderson AL., Merrill RM., Thygerson SM.
Date :
Sep, 2011
Source(s) :
J OCCUP ENVIRON MED.. #53:9 p1008-1012
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From the Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

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OBJECTIVE: : To evaluate the effectiveness of a worksite wellness program at improving health behavior and personal health.

METHODS: : Analyses are based on 472 (71% men and 29% women) workers employed in 2009 through 2010.

RESULTS: : Participants showed significant improvement in frequency of exercise, consumption of whole grains, vegetables and fruits, restful sleep, and seat belt use. Life satisfaction and perceived health also significantly increased, but job satisfaction significantly decreased and there was no change in smoking or body mass index. In addition, the percentage with borderline/high blood pressure significantly decreased.

CONCLUSIONS: : Participation in well-structured worksite wellness programs, such as the one evaluated in this study, may increase health and life satisfaction for employees. This type of wellness program appears to help employees develop and maintain healthy behaviors.

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