Community colleges as settings for promoting employee health

Eighty-one percent of the Presidents from the 59 campus North Carolina Community College System completed a brief survey to assess interest and current status of worksite health promotion programs. Campus tours were conducted at a convenience sample of six campuses using interviews, checklists, and...

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Published in:American journal of health studies Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 86 - 91
Main Authors: Linnan, Laura, Brooks, Ashley, Haws, Susan, Benedict, Salli, Birken, Ben, French, Elizabeth, Gizlice, Ziya, Britt, Ashley
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: American Journal of Health Studies 22-03-2010
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Summary:Eighty-one percent of the Presidents from the 59 campus North Carolina Community College System completed a brief survey to assess interest and current status of worksite health promotion programs. Campus tours were conducted at a convenience sample of six campuses using interviews, checklists, and environmental scans. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Only 27% of campuses had a wellness program in place. Campus Presidents affirmed high interest and a good fit between wellness programs and college mission. Possible barriers included limited access to healthy foods; variable access to fitness facilities; and, the challenge of accommodating part-time employees employed at geographically dispersed locations.
ISSN:1090-0500
1945-4511