How far are we from full implementation of health promoting workplace concepts? A review of implementation tools and frameworks in workplace interventions

G, Masoud Motalebi; Mohammadi, Nastaran Keshavarz; Kühn, Karl Gottlob; Ramezankhani, Ali; Azari, Mansour Rezazadeh

doi:10.1093/heapro/daw098

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“…Although health-promoting settings have been researched significantly in cities, schools (Yazdi-feyzabadi et al , 2017), hospitals (Johnson and Baum, 2001) and workplaces (Motalebi et al , 2018), the media as a key setting has been relatively ignored. One potential reason might be the complexity of working with the media.…”

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Why medical journalism wins public health journalism: systems thinking recommendations for health-promoting media

Mohammadi

Ramezankhani

Montazeri

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PurposeHealth-related issues are widely covered in news agencies by medical and health journalists. The quantity, format and quality of their coverage influence the general public as well as policymakers and professions. Current studies and observations suggest that news agencies are more dominated by medical topics (disease, symptoms, epidemiology, treatment and medicines) than general public health issues (risk prevention, health protection, education and promotion). This study explores the causes of the current situation in Iran and generates solutions for supporting health-promoting media that may also prove beneficial for other countries.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted to explore the coverage of health-related topics in selected news agencies. Stakeholders, including health journalists, health professionals and public relations staff at the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education were interviewed. Data were collected until data saturation was reached. The transcripts of all the 17 interviews conducted were analyzed using conventional content analysis.FindingsFour groups of causes were identified, including individual factors, organizational factors, socioeconomic factors and the different nature of medicine and public health. The participants proposed several solutions that were classified into three categories, including the empowerment of stakeholders through capacity development, organizational change and mutual communication and culture change.Originality/valueCreating health-promoting media is a complex but urgent task, and providing a comprehensive and deep understanding of the dynamic interdependencies of the multiple factors at play in it and developing and implementing the most effective interventions for it requires a systematic approach.

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Why medical journalism wins public health journalism: systems thinking recommendations for health-promoting media

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Montazeri

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“…While compliance to health and safety regulations is reported to be suboptimal (Verra et al , 2019), comprehensive health promotion at the workplace is rare (Van der Put and Mandemakers, 2019; Verra et al , 2019), especially in small and medium-sized organizations (Sargent et al , 2018). One explanation could be due to the likely complexity of comprehensive WHP, which encompasses setting-related as well as individual behavior-related changes and interventions (Eriksson et al , 2017; Motalebi et al , 2018). The former, for example, refer to improvements in structures and processes, efforts targeted at establishing a healthy organizational culture, but also going beyond health and safety laws, for example, by providing additional recreational spaces within the organization.…”

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Designing attractive workplace health promotion programs

Nöhammer

2021

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PurposeWorkplace health promotion (WHP) is an investment in human capital that can lead to substantial organizational and individual benefit. However, this depends on high participation rates, which are rarely reached. The aim of this article thus is to examine necessary conditions for WHP success by analyzing employee perceived determinants of participation.Design/methodology/approachBased on a qualitative study, a questionnaire was designed. The determinants of participation were assessed regarding underlying categories and importance via factor analysis.FindingsPersonal benefit, social aspects, information, uncomplicated use, security and autonomy plus time and participation in offer design emerged as relevant factors. For the population studied, uncomplicated use, personal benefit and information were rated as most important.Originality/valueThe study is based on determinants voiced by the workforce only, not expert-rated aspects. Moreover, it was carried out in small and medium-sized organizations, which are understudied regarding WHP. By reducing data using factor analysis, a basis for further research is created. Also, a basic questionnaire is suggested via the items employed that can help organizations to investigate the WHP-related wishes and needs that matter most to the workforce.

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“…Em se tratando de promover saúde dos trabalhadores, destaca-se nesse processo, o trabalho em todos os seus aspectos: como/quando/o que/com quem/para quem se produz, a autonomia dos sujeitos envolvidos no processo produtivo, os meios disponíveis para a produção, os locais de trabalho, as relações interpessoais estabelecidas, entre outros fatores (Alcantara et al, 2020;Motalebi G. et al, 2018;Soares et al, 2021). Sabendo-se que os trabalhadores permanecem, pelo menos, um terço do seu dia em atividade laboral, este momento torna-se propício para uma política promocional de saúde, alcançando indivíduos com perfil socioeconômico semelhante (Proper & van Oostrom, 2019;World Health Organization, 2008).…”

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Promoção da saúde do trabalhador em pesquisas brasileiras de abordagem qualitativa: uma revisão de escopo

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Esta pesquisa objetivou mapear as principais evidências de pesquisas brasileiras de abordagem qualitativa, de modo a trazer as principais percepções e demandas trazidas por quem está no centro do processo produtivo: os trabalhadores. Trata-se de uma Revisão de Escopo realizada nas bases de dados, LILACS, SciElo e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Dos 156 estudos encontrados, 10 compuseram esta revisão, trazendo como resultados para discussão desta pesquisa: os sentidos do trabalho e a autonomia do trabalhador, as relações interpessoais no trabalho, a questão de gênero no trabalho, território e acesso aos serviços de saúde e as condições de trabalho para promoção da saúde. Ao dialogar com as atuais políticas de promoção da saúde e saúde do trabalhador foi possível evidenciar lacunas importantes para construção de um instrumento legal que unifique, ou proponha abranger tais aspectos não contemplados, que foram discutidos nesta revisão.

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How far are we from full implementation of health promoting workplace concepts? A review of implementation tools and frameworks in workplace interventions

Cited by 11 publications

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Why medical journalism wins public health journalism: systems thinking recommendations for health-promoting media

Why medical journalism wins public health journalism: systems thinking recommendations for health-promoting media

Designing attractive workplace health promotion programs

Promoção da saúde do trabalhador em pesquisas brasileiras de abordagem qualitativa: uma revisão de escopo

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