What does "Comprehensive Health Promotion Strategies" Mean?
A brief description is provided for awareness-raising, education and skill building, environmental support, and policy support for a comprehensive approach to workplace wellness programming.
The four strategies that are included in a comprehensive approach to workplace wellness programming are:
1. AWARENESS RAISING - Provide information to increase knowledge and perhaps interest in improving a particular lifestyle behaviour.
2. EDUCATION AND SKILL BUILDING - Help to build knowledge and confidence that a positive lifestyle change can be made and sustained.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT - Create supportive physical and social workplace environments that encourage and support healthy lifestyles.
4. POLICY SUPPORT– Ensure that organizational decisions, practices, and social and physical environments support healthy lifestyles.