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Worksite Wellness Programs: Factors Associated with Program Availability and Employee Participation

Authors: Roblin DW & Joski PJ, Center for Health Research / Southeast, Kaiser Permanente Georgia. Becker ER, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University

Objective: Study objectives included:

• Describe the associations of worksite wellness programs and activities with employer/worksite and employee characteristics
• Describe levels of participation in worksite wellness programs and activities given their availability
• Evaluate the potentially moderating influences of patient activation and worksite support/stress on participant in worksite wellness programs

Study Design: This study involved 2,224 members of a managed care organization (MCO), aged 25-59, employed by large public or private corporations in the Atlanta area. Three condition cohorts were sampled -- adults with type 2 diabetes, adults with elevated lipids without CAD history, and low risk adults with no identifiable major morbidities. Survey measures used included Social and Work Climate (MIDUS survey scales), Patient Activation (PAM-13), and worksite characteristics

Key Findings:

• Participation in worksite wellness programs was primarily affected by employee activation
• Where available, participation in exercise or diet programs was low and did not differ by clinical condition
• Worksites with high levels of coworker support and collegiality had significantly higher participation in programs or activities promoting exercise