Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2018 May;27(2):131-138. 10.5807/kjohn.2018.27.2.131.

Comparison of Requirement and Activity of Workers' Health Promotion according to Business Type and Enterprise Size

• Lee J
• Lee B

• KMID: 2412441
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2018.27.2.131

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in requirement and activity related to workers' health promotion according to business type and enterprise size.
METHODS
This study is a secondary analysis of data extracted from a survey on the Enterprise Health Promotion Index. For the present analysis, 7,784 companies were selected.
RESULTS
Requirements for lifestyle management and activities to prevent musculoskeletal disorders were the highest. The requirement and activity of musculoskeletal disorders and cerebrovascular disease were high in the manufacturing industry. Meanwhile, in the non-manufacturing industry, the requirement and activity of job stress management were high. Small-sized companies had a high requirement to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and cerebrovascular disease.
CONCLUSION
Government support should be strengthened in workers' lifestyle management. Additionally, workers' health promotion in small-sized companies needs to focus on preventing musculoskeletal disorders and cerebrovascular disease.

Keyword

Worker; Workplace; Health promotion

MeSH Terms

Cerebrovascular Disorders
Commerce*
Health Promotion*
Life Style