Factors Influencing Participation in Worksite Wellness Programs Among Minority and Underserved Populations

In the United States, employers and employees are increasingly paying a larger portion of the nation's healthcare bill. Preventive measures are being employed by businesses in an effort to contain the escalating costs of employee healthcare. The work site is an ideal setting for health promotio...

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Published in:Family & community health 2005-07, Vol.28 (3), p.267-273
Main Authors: Thompson, Sharon E., Smith, Brenda A., Bybee, Ronald F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employees
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Health Promotion - utilization
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority Groups
Occupational Health Services - organization & administration
Occupational Health Services - utilization
Participation
Poverty
United States
Vulnerable Populations
Wellness programs
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Summary:In the United States, employers and employees are increasingly paying a larger portion of the nation's healthcare bill. Preventive measures are being employed by businesses in an effort to contain the escalating costs of employee healthcare. The work site is an ideal setting for health promotion because 130 million Americans are employed and spend one third of their time at work. However, unhealthy workers tend to be the least likely to participate in health promotion activities. Worksite Wellness Programs must be designed to engage segments of the work force with the greatest health needs. Culturally sensitive and appropriate programs must be developed to engage economically challenged minority and other underserved populations.
ISSN:0160-6379
1550-5057
DOI:10.1097/00003727-200507000-00007