Age, income affect workplace health program participation levels
A new study by researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that close to 47% of workers have access to workplace health promotion programs, and among those with access, only 58% of workers take advantage of them. The study was recently published in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Worksites, where the majority of working adults spend their time, are an ideal place to offer health promotion programs that could improve workers’ physical and mental health. However, many workers with access to workplace health promotion programs (WHPPs) had never participated in any of these programs. Since each workplace is unique, this study recommends that employers evaluate and tailor WHPPs based on their workers’ needs to improve participation.