AN OBSERVATIONAL, RETROSPECTIVE, STUDY TO ASSESS SEHETNA WELLNESS PROGRAM IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES' WELL-BEING AND HEALTH.

Wellness is an ongoing process that leads to realizing one's full potential, with studies showing reduced inpatient admissions, healthcare costs, and improved health-related quality of life through participation in large-scale wellness programs. SEHETNA program is a wellness initiative conducted with the Egyptian Group for Import and Export (EGMED) to enhance employees' well-being. This study aimed to assess the SEHETNA wellness program impact on the general health of employees. This is a retrospective descriptive observational study including employees enrolled in wellness program for up to 12-months in 2021. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive analysis was done, categorical variables were reported by number and percentage, and continuous variables as mean and standard deviation. 54 employees were included in the analysis. Body measurements and composition such as waist-circumference, body-massindex (BMI), body-shape-index (ABSI), and percentage muscle-mass showed significant changes. Blood and nutrition indicators also showed significant changes except for vitamin-D, potassium, and hemoglobin. As for the fitness exercise, a significant change in running and plank time, push-ups' and squats' number, and Resting-Heart-Rate (RHR) was observed. The physical health and environmental domain in the Qualityof-Life (QOL) assessment showed significant changes. Mindfulness measurements showed no significant change in the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and subscales scores overall. This study highlighted workplace wellness programs' value, their impact on employees' well-being, and the increased awareness need about wellness interventions. Also, it demonstrated the potential efficacy of the program; however, further research and longer follow-up are needed to demonstrate this effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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