Young Ho Yun1, Jin Ah Sim, Ye Jin Lim, Cheol Il Lim, Sung-Choon Kang, Joon-Ho Kang, Jun Dong Park, Dong Young Noh. 1. Department of Biomedical Science (Dr Yun, Ms Sim, and Ms Lim), Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine (Drs Yun, Noh); Institute of Health Policy and Management, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Hospital (Dr Yun); Department of Educational Technology, Seoul National University College of Education (Dr Lim); Department of Business Administration, Seoul National University Business School (Dr Kang); Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University College of Education (Dr Kang); Department of Pediatrics (Dr Park); Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Hospital (Dr Noh), Republic of Korea.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to develop the Worksite Health Index (WHI) and validate its psychometric properties. METHODS: The development of the WHI questionnaire included item generation, item construction, and field testing. To assess the instrument's reliability and validity, we recruited 30 different Korean worksites. RESULTS: We developed the WHI questionnaire of 136 items categorized into five domains, namely Governance and Infrastructure, Need Assessment and Planning, Health Prevention and Promotion Program, Occupational Safety, and Monitoring and Feedback. All WHI domains demonstrated a high reliability with good internal consistency. The total WHI scores differentiated worksite groups effectively according to firm size. Each domain was associated significantly with employees' health status, absence, and financial outcome. CONCLUSIONS: The WHI can assess comprehensive worksite health programs. This tool is publicly available for addressing the growing need for worksite health programs.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to develop the Worksite Health Index (WHI) and validate its psychometric properties. METHODS: The development of the WHI questionnaire included item generation, item construction, and field testing. To assess the instrument's reliability and validity, we recruited 30 different Korean worksites. RESULTS: We developed the WHI questionnaire of 136 items categorized into five domains, namely Governance and Infrastructure, Need Assessment and Planning, Health Prevention and Promotion Program, Occupational Safety, and Monitoring and Feedback. All WHI domains demonstrated a high reliability with good internal consistency. The total WHI scores differentiated worksite groups effectively according to firm size. Each domain was associated significantly with employees' health status, absence, and financial outcome. CONCLUSIONS: The WHI can assess comprehensive worksite health programs. This tool is publicly available for addressing the growing need for worksite health programs.
Authors: Jason E Lang; Amanda Mummert; Enid Chung Roemer; Karen Butcher Kent; Dyann Matson Koffman; Ron Z Goetzel Journal: Am J Health Promot Date: 2020-03