Effectiveness of a workplace wellness program for correcting behavioral risk factors in the oil and gas company

Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs (WWPs) at the oil and gas company OOO Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg, using the Atria digital platform (DP).

Material and methods. In 2021, a survey of OOO Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg employees was conducted using the Atria DP (https://atriya.gnicpm.ru/). Based on the results, a program "Strengthening the Health of Workers" was developed. It was aimed at ensuring a balanced diet and increasing physical activity. A follow-up survey of workers using the Atria DP was conducted in 2025 to assess the program effectiveness.

Results. A total of 2485 workers participated in the initial survey, 76,8% of whom were men. The mean age was 39,4±9,5 and 41,6±8,2 years for men and women, respectively. The following behavioral risk factors were identified among workers: adding salt to prepared foods (38,6%), not consuming vegetables (93,4%) and fruit (95,1%) several times a day, and no regular physical activity/sports (54,7%). Based on the survey results, a program aimed at correcting the behavioral risk factors identified among OOO Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg employees was developed and implemented. A follow-up survey was conducted among 1226 employees, 68,2% of whom were men. The mean age of men was 41,8±10,1 years, while that of women was 43,6±7,3 years. The followup survey revealed a decrease in the proportion of employees adding salt to prepared food (30,3%), while one in four employees began eating vegetables (24,1%), and one in three employees began eating fruit several times a day (28,7%). The frequency of physical activity/ sports among employees remained unchanged (53,6%).

Conclusion. The unified corporate program aimed at improving nutrition and increasing physical activity among employees of OOO Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg primarily improved their eating habits, while exercise levels remained unchanged.

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