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Exploring the link between work and health
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 153-163, April 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine if facets of workaholism are associated with a family history of metabolic diseases. Design/methodology/approach Data on workaholism and family history of health issues were collected, through administration of an online survey, from 194 employees. Findings Workaholism significantly related to a family history of metabolic diseases. Research limitations/implications Future researchers should collect objective disease data, examine work-related moderators as well as potential...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Impact of worksite cafeteria interventions on fruit and vegetable consumption in adults
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 134-152, April 2017. Purpose Increasing obesity rates and health care costs have prompted worksites to investigate interventions to improve employee health. The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect of worksite cafeteria interventions on fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption. Design/methodology/approach This review was guided by the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses method. After a thorough literature search and screening process, 18 studies were included in the review. Data were extracted, and a risk...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Sexual harassment and gender-based violence in Tanzania ’s public service
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 116-133, April 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes, forms, extent, and consequences of sexual harassment and sexual violence at public sector workplaces in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A total of 1,593 civil servants participated in the survey, which was conducted in the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. The quantitative data were complemented with the results from eight focus group discussions. Findings The study revealed that 21 percent of women and 12 percent of men had experienced sexual harassment personally...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Let ’s work out: communication in workplace wellness programs
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 101-115, April 2017. Purpose People spend a lot of time communicating with their co-workers each day; however, research has yet to explore how colleagues influence each other ’s health behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between health-related communication and health behaviors among co-workers in a workplace wellness program. Design/methodology/approach Participants (n=169) were recruited from a large south-western university and its l ocal school district through e-mail announcements sent from a wellness admin...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Workplace well-being in the London-Chinese business community
This study was conducted in a London area with a high density of Chinese businesses. The study nevertheless covered only a limited selection of b usiness sectors. Caution may therefore be necessary in assuming the transferability of these findings to other parts of the UK. Practical implications Chinese businesses are agreeable to being informed about and considering the business case for workplace well-being. Chinese workers need better wo rking conditions, easier access to health services preferably delivered through Chinese-based networks of community and business associations which are trusted by both employers and em...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Exploring the link between work and health: workaholism and family history of metabolic diseases
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose Examine if facets of workaholism are associated with a family history of metabolic diseases. Design/methodology/approach Data on workaholism and family history of health issues were collected, through administration of an online survey, from 194 employees. Findings Workaholism significantly related to a family history of metabolic diseases. Research limitations/implications Future researchers should collect objective disease data, examine work-related moderators as well as potential mediators, and implement longitudinal designs...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Impact of worksite cafeteria interventions on fruit and vegetable consumption in adults: a systematic review
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose Increasing obesity rates and health care costs have prompted worksites to investigate interventions to improve employee health. The purpose of this systematic review is to determine the effect of worksite cafeteria interventions on fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption. Design/methodology/approach This review was guided by the PRISMA method. After a thorough literature search and screening process, 18 studies were included in the review. Data was extracted, and a risk of bias assessment was created for the primary studies. An un-...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Sexual harassment and gender-based violence in Tanzania ’s public service: a study among employees in Mtwara region and Dar es Salaam
This study explores the causes, forms, extent and consequences of sexual harassment and sexual violence at public sector workplaces in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A total of 1.593 civil servants participated in the survey, which was conducted in the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. The quantitative data was complemented with the results from eight focus group discussions. Findings The study revealed that 21% of women and 12% of men had experienced sexual harassment personally. Overall, rural-based public servants had less knowledge of relevant policies, and experienced more sexual harassment than their urban colleagu...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Let's work out: communication in workplace wellness programs
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose People spend a lot of time communicating with their co-workers each day; however, research has yet to explore how colleagues influence each other's health behaviors. Accordingly, this study examined the association between health-related communication and health behaviors among co-workers in a workplace wellness program. Design/methodology/approach Participants (N = 169) were recruited from a large southwestern university and its local school district through email announcements sent from a wellness administrator. Participants we...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Workplace well-being in the London Chinese business community
This study was conducted in a London area with a high density of Chinese businesses. The study nevertheless covered only a limited selection of business sectors. Caution may therefore be necessary in assuming the transferability of these findings to other parts of the UK. Practical implications Chinese businesses are agreeable to being informed about and considering the business case for workplace well-being. Chi nese workers need better working conditions, easier access to health services preferably delivered through Chinese based networks of community and business associations which are trusted by both employers and em...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research