Actitudes de los trabajadores frente a los programas de promoción de la salud para la prevención del cáncer en el lugar del trabajo

Abstract

SummaryObjetiveWe describe a method for feasibility assessment of workplace health promotion (WHP) programs as a necessary prerequisite of any WHP program.MethodsA total of 167 employees from five workplace communities participated in the study. A questionnaire on the basic components of feasibility (risk factors, attitudes to workplace health promotion interventions, and social-occupational context) was administered.ResultsRisk behaviours were common among the employees interviewed. Health promotion in the workplace was favorably viewed by 79% of subjects but reported participation would be lower. Interventions on diet and physical activity received the highest acceptance. Participation would be greatest among local administration employees.ConclusionsThe method demonstrated its utility in obtaining useful data for designing workplace health promotion interventions