A multilevel health promotion intervention in minority-owned workplaces.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Changing health behaviors and health-related environments is important in reducing chronic disease. Minority workplaces are potential venues to provide regular, effective health promotion opportunities to underserved individuals. The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of changing workplace policy, programs, and practices in minority-owned workplaces.

Methods

Four minority Native American-owned businesses were recruited to participate in this study. The intervention was a set of recommended standards and guidelines gleaned from the US Preventive Task Force and The Community Guide relevant to workplaces. Each workplace selected between 4 and 6 target areas to improve over the year-long intervention period. The evaluation tool was a semi-structured s

SUBMITTER: Bowen DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4673683 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature