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. 2011 Aug 15;8(5):A115.

Table 2.

Comparison of Responses to 3 Questions on WWA and Environmental Audit, By Primary Community Partner Agency, Los Angeles Basin Center of Excellence in the Elimination of Health Disparities, 2007-2009

Question/Primary Partner Agency Baseline WWA Response 8-Month WWA Responsea Environmental Auditb
Are there functional drinking fountains, taps, or water coolers present within the worksite?
A 3 yes, 0 no 4 yes, 0 no Yes
B 3 yes, 0 no 3 yes, 0 no Yes
C 3 yes, 0 no 6 yes, 1 no Yes
D 10 yes, 0 no 7 yes, 0 no Yes
E 3 yes, 0 no 3 yes, 0 no Yes
F 4 yes, 0 no 3 yes, 0 no Yes
Does your worksite provide a bowl of fresh fruit in the reception or central area?
A 1 yes, 1 no 1 yes, 3 no No
Bc NC 0 yes, 3 no No
Cc NC 1 yes, 6 no Yes
D 1 yes, 0 no 6 yes, 1 no Yes
Ec NC 0 yes, 3 no No
F 0 yes, 1 no 3 yes, 0 no Yes
Are exercise breaks conducted during meetings or at predesignated times of the workday?d
A 0 yes, 3 no 0 yes, 4 no No
B 1 yes, 2 no 3 yes, 0 no No
C 1 yes, 0 no 2 yes, 4 no No
D 4 yes, 6 no 5 yes, 2 no No
E 1 yes, 2 no 2 yes, 1 no No
F 3 yes, 1 no 2 yes, 0 no No

Abbreviations: WWA, worksite wellness assessment; NC, not calculated.

a

WWAs were completed 7 to 10 months after baseline, with an average of 8 months.

b

Audits were conducted at the same time as the follow-up WWA ± 2 months, except for organization C.

c

Responses were missing on the baseline questionnaire.

d

Exercise breaks not observed during the audit may have been held at another time.