World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue IX (September 2026), pp.19-24
Mary Joy L. Almanzor
Administrative Assistant 1/ Tarlac State University
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0217-9545
Introduction
Health and wellness are significant determinants of personal productivity and quality of life as well as the effectiveness of institutions. According to modern viewpoints, wellness is a complex phenomenon that extends beyond the absence of sickness to physical, psychological, and other aspects of well-being. Factors such as technological advancement, urbanization, economic issues, sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, work-related stress, and deteriorating psychological health call for the development of comprehensive wellness programs. Such programs foster positive behavior, mitigate health risks, maintain good psychological and emotional health, and enhance productivity and satisfaction.
The Health and Wellness Needs Assessment (HWNA) systematically determines the health needs, concerns, priorities, and resources of a population. It guides the institution in developing appropriate programs based on the real needs of its stakeholders. In the case of educational institutions, wellness can affect academic performance, participation, relationships, and the overall institutional climate, whereas in workplaces, wellness affects job satisfaction, productivity, retention, and efficiency. In the Philippines, government-sponsored efforts such as the Civil Service Commission Health and Wellness Program encourage physical activity, stress management, medical examinations, and health education. Republic Act No. 11223, or the Universal Health Care Act, also provides for health care that is accessible and comprehensive. Nonetheless, health literacy, financial constraints, and lack of institutional support might be factors influencing the access to wellness services. The COVID-19 crisis made the issue of mental and psychosocial wellness more relevant due to isolation, remote learning and working, economic uncertainties, stress, anxiety, and burnout.
This research was undertaken at Tarlac State University (TSU) among students, faculty, employees, and administration with their own respective academic, professional, personal, and social obligations. This research acknowledges the impact of stakeholder wellness to academic success, organizational productivity, employee satisfaction, and quality of life. In addition, this research will fill the void in the existing institutional programs wherein emphasis is placed on physical exercise, sports and medical check-up and little or no emphasis on psychological, personal, and environmental wellness.
The study aims to determine the health and wellness needs, priority and problems of TSU stakeholders and make this finding the basis of a total wellness program. It also assessed the demographic variables, current wellness condition, health and wellness problems, and the relationship between the demographic variables and wellness dimensions. The research is based on the Hettler's Six Dimensions of Wellness Model and the Social Ecological Model of Health Promotion wherein wellness is considered multidimensional and is affected by the person and the environment. The null hypothesis asserts there is no significant correlation between demographic variables and the health and wellness of stakeholders
The World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication is a reputable, refereed, and peer-reviewed international journal. It is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and promoting interdisciplinary research across diverse fields. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including education, psychology, science, technology, social sciences, humanities, and more, providing a platform for scholars and researchers to share their knowledge and insights.
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