Evaluation of a worksite wellness program designed to reduce cardiovascular risks

J Ambul Care Manage. 2013 Oct-Dec;36(4):272-9. doi: 10.1097/JAC.0b013e3182a3e728.

Abstract

We evaluated a multifactorial worksite wellness program designed to improve lifestyle and reduce cardiovascular risks at a small professional services company. Program participation (N = 60 employees) consisted of an enrollment session, a 6-month period of wellness program activities, and a disenrollment session. Lifestyle and biometric measures were obtained at enrollment and disenrollment. Over 6-months, percentage of dietary fat intake decreased (P < .01); daily fruit and vegetable servings and fiber intake increased (P = .02); systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased (P = .04 and 0.01, respectively), and high-density lipoprotein increased (P < .01). This worksite wellness program achieved meaningful improvements in dietary intake and reduction in cardiovascular risks.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biometry
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Georgia
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Health
  • Occupational Health Services*
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Workplace
  • Young Adult