Determining factors for utilisation of employee wellness programme by healthcare workers in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Background The health and well-being of healthcare workers have broader implications for public health. The utilization of employee wellness programs (EWPs) among healthcare workers poses a significant challenge, as there is a growing concern regarding the limited engagement and participa...
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| Language: | English |
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Makhdoomi Printers
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/gjmedph/article/view/4113 |
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| Summary: | Background
The health and well-being of healthcare workers have broader implications for public health. The utilization of
employee wellness programs (EWPs) among healthcare workers poses a significant challenge, as there is a growing
concern regarding the limited engagement and participation in these programs. Despite the well-established
benefits of such initiatives in promoting the well-being of healthcare professionals, a notable gap exists in
understanding the factors influencing their utilization within the healthcare sector. Therefore, this study aimed to
determine factors for utilisation of EWP by healthcare workers (HCWs) in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Methods
This was a cross-sectional quantitative study conducted among 325 HCWs who were selected using random
sampling techniques. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis was
performed to identify factors for utilisation of EWP among HCWs.
Results
Almost all (96%) had an adequate level of awareness of EWP in their workplace. Participants who were responsible
for their own wellbeing were ten times more likely to participate in an EWP than those who were not responsible
(OR=10.6, p<0.05). Participants who talk to their friends about issues related to healthy eating were 11 times more
likely to participate in an EWP than those who did not talk about healthy eating (OR=10.9, p<0.05). Stressed/burned
out employees were 3.7 times more likely to participate in an EWP than those who did not have these conditions
(OR=3.7, p=0.036).
Conclusion
HCWs are willing to utilise EWP if offered. There is a need for initiating EWP in the study setting. The EWP
programme should be developed and implanted in the health sectors considering the factors found to be significant.
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| ISSN: | 2277-9604 |