The Role of Leadership Support for Health Promotion in Employee Wellness Program Participation, Perceived Job Stress, and Health Behaviors

@article{Hoert2018TheRO,
  title={The Role of Leadership Support for Health Promotion in Employee Wellness Program Participation, Perceived Job Stress, and Health Behaviors},
  author={Jennifer Woloszyk Hoert and Ann M. Herd and Marion Hambrick},
  journal={American Journal of Health Promotion},
  year={2018},
  volume={32},
  pages={1054 - 1061}
}
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between leadership support for health promotion and job stress, wellness program participation, and health behaviors. Design: A cross-sectional survey design was used. Setting: Four worksites with a range of wellness programs were selected for this study. Participants: Participants in this study were employees (n = 618) at 4 organizations (bank, private university, wholesale supplier, and public university) in the southeastern… 
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