scholarly journals Workplace health promotion and safety in state and territorial health departments in the United States: a national mixed-methods study of activity, capacity, and growth opportunities

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Linnan ◽  
Maija S. Leff ◽  
Marisa C. Martini ◽  
AnnMarie L. Walton ◽  
Sherry Baron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Growth Opportunities

scholarly journals Workplace health promotion for employees working in offshore wind parks in the German exclusive economic zone: a mixed-methods study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. e020493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janika Mette ◽  
Marcial Velasco Garrido ◽  
Alexandra Marita Preisser ◽  
Volker Harth ◽  
Stefanie Mache
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Exclusive Economic Zone ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Work Schedule ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
Offshore Wind Parks

ObjectivesTo investigate the awareness and use of health promotion offers among offshore wind workers and to study associations with demographic and workplace characteristics. To examine employees’ reasons for (non-)participation and their wishes for health promotion activities offshore.DesignMixed-methods study presenting the results from semistructured telephone interviews and a web-based cross-sectional survey.SettingOffshore wind parks in the German exclusive economic zone in the North and Baltic Seas.Participants21 offshore workers in the qualitative study (19 male/2 female; all German). 303 offshore workers in the quantitative study (287 male/13 female; 275 German/24 other nationalities).Outcome measuresAwareness and use of workplace health promotion offers and associations with demographic and workplace characteristics (age, work schedule and wind park phase); reasons for (non-)participation; needs and wishes for health promotion offers.ResultsFew workers indicated being aware of health promotion programmes at their workplace. Single offers were reported, with fitness facilities being the most common offer employees recognised and had used (n=168, 55.6%). Employees with a regular work schedule were more likely to have used fitness facilities offshore (adjusted OR (AOR)=3.22, 95% CI 1.53 to 6.80). Workers in the construction phase were more likely to have used massages (AOR=8.19, 95% CI 2.82 to 23.77). Younger workers were less likely to belong to the group of those who were aware of fitness facilities but had not used them (AOR=0.43, 95% CI 0.19 to 0.98). Employees expressed various needs and wishes for behavioural and environmental preventive measures offshore.ConclusionsThe results demonstrate a perceived need among the workers for the development of health promotion programmes offshore. Since the awareness and use of offers may partly depend on personal and organisational characteristics, this should be taken into account in the planning of health promotion activities.

scholarly journals Worksite Health Promotion for Low-Wage Workers: A Scoping Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Stiehl ◽  
Namrata Shivaprakash ◽  
Esther Thatcher ◽  
India J. Ornelas ◽  
Shawn Kneipp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
The United States ◽  
Worksite Health Promotion ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Scoping Literature Review ◽  
Worksite Health ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions

Objective: To determine: (1) What research has been done on health promotion interventions for low-wage workers and (2) what factors are associated with effective low-wage workers’ health promotion programs. Data Source: This review includes articles from PubMed and PsychINFO published in or before July 2016. Study Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: The search yielded 130 unique articles, 35 met the inclusion criteria: (1) being conducted in the United States, (2) including an intervention or empirical data around health promotion among adult low-wage workers, and (3) measuring changes in low-wage worker health. Data Extraction: Central features of the selected studies were extracted, including the theoretical foundation; study design; health promotion intervention content and delivery format; intervention-targeted outcomes; sample characteristics; and work, occupational, and industry characteristics. Data Analysis: Consistent with a scoping review, we used a descriptive, content analysis approach to analyze extracted data. All authors agreed upon emergent themes and 2 authors independently coded data extracted from each article. Results: The results suggest that the research on low-wage workers’ health promotion is limited, but increasing, and that low-wage workers have limited access to and utilization of worksite health promotion programs. Conclusion: Workplace health promotion programs could have a positive effect on low-wage workers, but more work is needed to understand how to expand access, what drives participation, and which delivery mechanisms are most effective.

Mixed Methods Study Of Stress, Mental Health, And The Work Environment In EMS Responders In The United States

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Taylor ◽  
Regan Murray ◽  
TJ Risoli ◽  
Andrea L. Davis ◽  
Shannon Widman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United States ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

A Sequential Mixed-Methods Study of Pre-Professionals’ Understanding of the Undergraduate Music Therapy Internship

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-239
Author(s):  
Amy Clements-Cortes
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Role Clarity ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods ◽  
Personal Skills

Abstract Despite the importance of the clinical music therapy internship, little research has been conducted to understand the perspectives, perceived musical, clinical, and personal skills, concerns, challenges, and anxieties of pre-professionals prior to and upon completion of the internship. This sequential mixed-methods study aimed to assess the perspectives and experiences of undergraduate students in the United States at two stages in the internship in music therapy practice. In total, 177 pre-professionals from the United States participated in this two-part study: (1) an online survey and (2) individual interviews with 25% (n = 44) of the participants. Survey results indicate statistically significant increases in clinical, musical, and personal skill development from pre- to post-internship. Six broad categories emerged from the interviews: confidence, anxiety, role clarity, professional suitability, loneliness, and boundaries/ethics. The results are encouraging, showing that the internship is a valued clinical experience that fosters improvement in the clinical, musical, and personal skills needed to work as a music therapist. This paper concludes with recommendations and suggestions for educators and supervisors on preparing and supporting pre-professionals in their skill development prior to and during internship.

Are Women Opting Out? A Mixed Methods Study of Women Patrol Officers’ Promotional Aspirations

2021 ◽  
pp. 155708512110047
Author(s):  
Natalie Todak ◽  
Lindsay Leban ◽  
Benjamin Hixon
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Patrol Officers ◽  
Opting Out ◽  
Barriers To Promotion ◽  
Survey Sample

Using national survey and interview data from women patrol officers in the United States, we assess whether women are underrepresented in the upper ranks of policing because they are self-selecting out of promotions. With only 42% of the survey sample reporting a desire to promote, we indeed find evidence that many policewomen are either delaying or forgoing promotions. The most common reason given for waiting to promote was the desire to gain more experience. Based on our findings, we offer recommendations for reducing gendered barriers to promotion and increasing gender diversity in the upper ranks of law enforcement.

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