<p> This study is the first occupational safety and health evaluation of the cannabis industry of Colorado from an Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) perspective. Qualitative pilot data and common OHP theories provide a framework for project development, design, and rationale. This study investigated the following among cannabis industry workers: potential stressors, perceptions and awareness of physical safety hazards, strain outcomes, and organizational supports that might buffer relations between stressors and strain outcomes. Study results provide a first glimpse at the demographics of the cannabis industry and suggest that workers generally experience low strain and high levels of organizational supports in the presence of various physical and psychological stressors and hazards. However, results also suggest heterogeneous health and safety training, awareness, and regulation in the cannabis industry. Future research directions and practical implications for cannabis industry workers are provided.</p>

Thesis (PH. D.)--University of Chicago, 1916. / Pub. also as an official report under the direction of the Ohio State Board of Health with title: A survey of industrial health-hazards and occupational diseases in Ohio. Includes bibliographical references and index. Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (M. Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1983.

<p> Health and wellness is essential to each individual's quality of life. The importance of health and wellness is not only of an individual concern but also a population-based societal concern. Currently there is growing epidemic or obesity as 65% of American adults are either overweight or obese. The work setting is an ideal location to foster healthy behaviors as most adults spend the majority of their day there. The need for health-related activities is supported in many different types of workplaces, especially in higher education settings. This study aimed to explore the relationship of a health promotion program using pedometers on the health-related indicators of the SF-36v2 and vital functioning of the participants in a college setting. The association of participant's health promotion level to changes in health-related indicators and vital functioning was also explored.</p><p> A pre-test post-test experimental design was conducted with a convenience sample of 29 participants. All 29 participants completed the pre-test, the 6 week health promotion program using pedometers, and the first post-test (post-test 1). Only 15 individuals completed the second post-test (post-test 2) which was administered six months after the completion of the health promotion program. Paired sample t tests analyzed the difference in scores of each participant from pre-test (baseline) to post-test 1. The paired sample t tests reported a significant improvement in the component summary and subtests of the SF 36v2 such as the mental health component summary (<i>p</i> = .013), physical functioning (<i>p</i> = .015), vitality (<i>p</i> = .033), and mental health (<i>p</i> = .005). The linear regression analysis revealed mental health component summary scores were a highly significant predictor of vitality (&beta; = 1.075, <i>p</i> = .001), accounting for 50.5% of the variance in vitality. Vitality is unique to each individual. This construct can affects one's ability to activity engage in their roles and occupations.</p><p> Health and wellness support role performance. The roles of most adults consist of worker, friend, and family member. Fulfillment of roles and meaningful activities supports balance and quality of life. Having the physical and mental capability to perform one's roles in a variety of contexts leads to engagement and satisfaction. Sustenance of a healthy lifestyle via physical activity is also an integral component of wellness. Utilizing technology and support within the social, virtual, and physical environments have all been shown by this study to improve quality of life indicators. Improvements were noted to statistically support the use of pedometers, points of decision prompts, and email correspondence to increase physical activity levels as well as stages of health promotion.</p>

Thesis (MHlthSc(OccTh))--University of South Australia, 1998

Thesis (doctoral)--Friedrich-Wilhelm-Universität Bonn.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1943.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1943.

Thesis (M.P.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1993.

Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1983. / Also available in print.