Worksite Health Promotion in Six Varied US Sites
Author Information
Author(s): Diane L. Elliot, Kerry S. Kuehl, Linn Goldberg, Carol A. DeFrancesco, Esther L. Moe
Primary Institution: Oregon Health & Science University
Hypothesis
The health promotion program would be altered over time to allow for more robust subsequent effectiveness testing.
Conclusion
Beta testing to redesign program elements and modify process steps is a critical and often overlooked step in disseminating health promotion programs.
Supporting Evidence
- Adoption was facilitated with national partners and designing branded materials.
- Critical site influences included departmental features, local champions, and liaison relationships.
- Achieving distal reach and fidelity required sequential process and program revisions based on new findings at each site.
Takeaway
This study looked at how to help firefighters be healthier by testing a program in different fire departments and making changes based on what worked best.
Methodology
Multiple department-level case studies using contact logs, transcribed interactions, and field notes, validated by respondent review.
Potential Biases
Potential for response bias among participants and those coding and compiling information.
Limitations
Qualitative case study methods may introduce response bias among participants and those coding the information.
Participant Demographics
Firefighters from various departments across the US, with a focus on male participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.005 for dietary behavior, p<0.05 for fitness parameters and weight gain, p<0.01 for general well-being.
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