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 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1090-0500 1945-4511 |