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Review
. 2015 Mar 26:4:12.
doi: 10.4103/2277-9531.154019. eCollection 2015.

Worksite health promotion programs in college settings

Patricia E Hill-Mey  1 , Karol L Kumpfer  1 , Ray M Merrill  2 , Justine Reel  1 , Beverly Hyatt-Neville  3 , Glenn E Richardson  1
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Worksite health promotion programs in college settings

Patricia E Hill-Mey et al. J Educ Health Promot. .

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe the multifaceted nature and benefits of worksite health promotion programs (WHPPs), with emphasis on the college setting. An assessment of the peer-reviewed literature was conducted of articles published since 2000. Several search engines were accessed and selected key words were used. Most studies examining WHPPs have focused on return on investment and productivity. Research that targets the softer side-benefits of health promotion programs in the workplace is less available. Although the college setting offers some advantages for implementing health promotion programs. They may also have unique challenges due to their large and diverse employee population. There is little research to show the effectiveness and unique challenges of college-based health promotion programs.

Keywords: Evaluation; health promotion; health risk appraisal; incentives; return-on-investment; university; worksite.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared

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