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Keywords
Health promotion--Iowa--Bremer County; Health promotion--Iowa--Black Hawk County; Health promotion; Iowa--Black Hawk County; Iowa--Bremer County;
Abstract
This study was designed to describe the nature and extent of health promotion programs in Bremer and Black Hawk Counties, Iowa. A questionnaire was designed and mailed to 74 organizations and agencies in these two counties. The study was delimited to an employee population of 100 and above. Results of the study were based on responses received from 62 (88.6%) of these organizations and agencies. Descriptive statistics were used in analyzing the data, Subjects were asked whether or not their organization currently offered a full or partial health promotion program for employees. Of the 72.6% of the organizations which did, respondents were asked to describe their programs. On-site wellness activities and reimbursement for cost of diagnostic care were the two most frequently identified types of benefits for employees, cited by almost two-thirds of the respondents. The most common sources of financial support for the programs came from within the organizations and from fees obtained from program participants. Close to half reported that a paid staff person was responsible for planning and implementing the program, with five of those being full-time positions. It was indicated that organizations frequently used resources offered by voluntary organizations and hospitals. Bulletin board announcements and inhouse newsletters were the most frequently cited methods used for publicizing and encouraging participation. Of the various health promotion activities directly sponsored by the organizations, five were checked by respondents over half of the time: (a) cholesterol screening; (b) CPR training; (c) hypertension screening; (d) first aid; and (e) stress management. The most commonly used materials and methods were in-house newsletters and seminar/workshop presentations. The organizations were classified according to four categories: (a) business and manufacturing; (b) educational institutions; (c) hospitals and health care facilities; and (d) public service agencies. Approximately two-thirds of the businesses and public service agencies reported offering full or partial health promotion opportunities for employees, and all of the educational institutions and hospitals/health care facilities indicated that they offer this benefit. The organizations were further broken down into size categories, and the data revealed a corresponding increase in health promotion activities with an increase in employee population.
Year of Submission
1990
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
First Advisor
Jane E. Richards
Second Advisor
Dennis C. Cryer
Third Advisor
Thomas M. Davis
Date Original
1990
Object Description
1 PDF file (89 leaves)
Copyright
©1990 Barbara Nellis Bishop
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Bishop, Barbara Nellis, "The Nature and Extent of Health Promotion Programs in Bremer and Black Hawk Counties, Iowa" (1990). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 1880.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/1880
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