Submission ID 129637
| Issue/Objective | Workplace stress and poor mental health are growing public health concerns, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where structured workplace health programs are limited. This study examines the effect of workplace health education on employee's stress levels, mental health, and productivity in a public sector setting in Nigeria. |
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| Methodology/Approach | A quasi-experimental design was adopted involving 50 employees assigned to experimental and control groups. Pre-test data were collected from the experimental group prior to a six-week workplace health education intervention focused on stress management, mental health awareness, and coping strategies. Post-test data were collected from both groups. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to evaluate the impact of the intervention. |
| Results | Results showed a significant reduction in stress levels and improvement in mental health among participants exposed to the intervention compared to the control group. Additionally, the experimental group demonstrated increased productivity, highlighting the effectiveness of workplace health education in enhancing both employee well-being and organizational outcomes. |
| Discussion/Conclusion | The findings underscore the importance of integrating workplace health education into organizational and public health policies, particularly in resource-constrained settings. This study contributes to global health equity by providing empirical evidence from a sub-Saharan African context and offers practical strategies for scalable mental health interventions in the workplace. |
| Presenters and Affiliations | Olukayode Ojo Adekunle Ajasin University Olukayode Ojo Adekunle Ajasin University Folakemi Kayode-Ojo National Open University of Nigeria |
