title: Worksite health promotion programs in college settings.
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.
authors: Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA.
authors: Patricia E
authors: PE
authors: Hill-Mey
authors: Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA.
authors: Karol L
authors: KL
authors: Kumpfer
authors: Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, USA.
authors: Ray M
authors: RM
authors: Merrill
authors: Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA.
authors: Justine
authors: J
authors: Reel
authors: Health Promotion Bureau, Salt Lake Valley Health Department, Salt Lake City, USA.
authors: Beverly
authors: B
authors: Hyatt-Neville
authors: Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA.
authors: Glenn E
authors: GE
authors: Richardson
keywords: Evaluation; health promotion; health risk appraisal; incentives; return-on-investment; university; worksite