MBA-HCM Theses and Dissertations (2023)

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    Factors influencing uptake of wellness programmes at AMREF Health Africa, Kenya
    (Strathmore University, 2023) Munyiri, N. E.
    Wellness programs have the ability of helping employees to change and maintain health behaviors. Unfortunately, most organizations that have adopted these programs do not register complete uptake. This study was aimed at determining the factors influencing the uptake of employee wellness programs offered at AMREF Health Africa in Kenya. The specific objectives of this study were to determine the uptake of the employee wellness program, to determine the effects of staff knowledge on wellness programs, to assess the effects of staff attitude towards wellness programs and to identify strategies to improve the wellness program at AMREF Health Africa. This study adopted a mixed methods research design. The target population of this study comprised staff in AMREF Health Africa. This study adopted a stratified random sampling approach to arrive at a sample of 140 employees. In addition, 5 people working in the human resource department were purposefully involved in the study to act as key informants. Therefore, the study had a total sample of 145 respondents. The study used a structured questionnaire and key informant guide to collect data. A pilot study was conducted to establish reliability and validity of instruments. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and regression. Quantitative analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results of quantitative analysis were presented using tables. Qualitative data collected in this study was analyzed using content analysis. To carry out content analysis the researcher used NVIVO 12 software. The study results were explained using the wellness motivation theory, and the social learning theory. The results of qualitative analysis were presented in a narrative format. The study found that the uptake of the employee wellness program initiatives was low (35%). employee knowledge was found to have a significant effect on uptake of wellness programs. In regression analysis the employee's attitude was negative and significant. The qualitative study identified the following themes- Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that AMREF Health Africa should focus on increasing staff knowledge and perception of the wellness program. Personalized wellness programs can also be developed to cater to the specific needs of the staff. Keywords; Wellness programs, AMREF Health Africa, Employees, Uptake.