ACF Staff Wellness Survey Initial Findings
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ACF Staff Wellness Data Office of the Chief Medical Officer Questions? Please contact: Miya Cain [email protected] Emnet Almedom [email protected]
Transcript of ACF Staff Wellness Survey Initial Findings
ACF Staff Wellness Data Office of the Chief Medical Officer
Questions? Please contact:
Miya Cain
Emnet Almedom [email protected]
• 490 responses
• 90% Federal employees
• Question topics
– Physical fitness habits
– Eating habits
– Stress and happiness
– Knowledge of Federal Occupational Health services and central office services
32%
57%
11%
Yes
No
I'm not sure
Are you able to get in as much physical activity as is appropriate for your health? Over half of ACF Staff are not
able to get the appropriate amount of physical activity in their routine.
Physical Fitness
Why is this? Top responses:
Laziness Family obligations
Health constraints
Time
Motivation Money
Lack of supervisor support
15%
44%
30%
8%
2% 1%
Always
Very Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very Rarely
Never
Do you believe that you are getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet?
Most of ACF believes they get the recommended 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables very frequently or occasionally.
Nutrition
What stands in the way of getting the right amount of servings every day?
Cost of fruits and veggies
Lack of planning/awareness
Habit
Availability of sugar, salt and junk food
Best practices from ACF employees
Nutrition classes
Personal garden
Member of community-supported agriculture (CSA)
Healthy juice supplements
10%
15%
25% 24%
16%
10%
Always
Very Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very Rarely
Never
Do you feel that you have access to healthy snacks in the workplace?
Almost 50% say there is room for improvement.
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4%
17%
37% 34%
Least Stressed Most Stressed (1) (5)
On a scale of 1 to 5, on a total average day over 40% of employees report high stress levels. Stress being defined as feeling significant pressure or significantly overwhelmed.
8%
Stress and Happiness
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Work Family Finances Health Other
29%
11% 13%
What do you think most contributes to your stress level? Almost 75% responded work, with significant responses to family (35%) and finances (30%) as well. Note: People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages will add up to more than 100%.
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3%
Do you feel that you get enough sleep?
About 30% of respondents said they always or very frequently wake up in the morning a feel completely ready to go. 70% feel that they occasionally, rarely or never get enough sleep.
3%
28%
18%
8%
28%
72%
Yes
No
28% of respondents report experiencing a recent loss of pleasure in their favorite activities. Federal Occupational Health (FOH) has resources for employees who need support in many aspects of wellness, including mental health.
93%
4% 3%
No
Yes
Occasionally
7% of respondents smoke regularly or occasionally. 5 out of 6 smoke less than one pack a day.
82% of smokers would like to quit, are trying to quit or have tried to quit smoking.
40%
18%
15%
27%
Yes
No
Unsuccessful attempts
I am currently trying to quit
26%
70%
4% Yes
No
I don't know what that is
Do you know your Body Mass Index (BMI)?
76%
24%
Yes
No
I don't know
Do you know your blood pressure? 55%
44%
1% Yes
No
I don't know what that is
Do you know how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
66%
34% Yes
No
Are you familiar with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and its services?
35%
65%
Yes
No
Are you familiar with the Work/Life Program?
EAP and Work/Life are two Federal Occupational Health services that ACF has access to according to current agreements with FOH.
15%
70%
15% Yes
No
I don't know what that is
Have you ever completed the Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) or Cardiac Risk Profile supplied by Federal Occupational Health?
The Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) is a wellness questionnaire that provides each individual with a “snapshot” of their overall wellness. The Cardiac Risk Profile gives you information about some of the factors that can put you at risk for heart disease—things like elevated blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose (blood sugar).
What do ACF employees want to see?
Group activities and fitness challenges
Supervisor support
Healthier meal and snack options
Nutrition and fitness classes
Wider range of Lunch & Learn Sessions
