Improving workplace safety for Malaysian workers using mobile health interventions
Enhancing Malaysian Workers' Safety and Health through Safety Culture and Climate mHealth Interventions
This study is creating a helpful mobile program to teach Malaysian workers about staying safe on the job, making it easier for them to learn and practice safe behaviors at work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059534 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the safety and health of Malaysian workers by developing a mobile health (mHealth) intervention program focused on improving safety culture in workplaces. The project will utilize mobile devices to deliver training and resources that promote safe behaviors among employees, addressing the unique challenges faced in low- and middle-income countries. By leveraging technology, the program seeks to create a more engaging and effective approach to occupational safety, ultimately reducing workplace accidents and injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Malaysian workers across various industries who are at risk of workplace accidents.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or work in sectors with minimal safety risks may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significantly safer working environments for Malaysian employees, reducing the incidence of workplace accidents and injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health interventions to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, indicating potential for this approach in enhancing workplace safety.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Yueng-Hsiang — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Huang, Yueng-Hsiang
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.