Impact of Community-Based Health Education Programs on Maternal and Child Health Outcomes in Low-Resource Communities in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract Employee productivity and mental health remain critical concerns for organisations, particularly in manufacturing companies, where high work demands and stressful environments often impair performance. This study examined the impact of workplace wellness programmes on employee mental health and productivity in selected manufacturing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. The purpose was to determine how structured wellness initiatives influence mental well-being and operational performance. A quantitative research design was adopted, utilising a self-designed instrument titled Workplace Wellness, Mental Health and Productivity Questionnaire (WWMHPQ). The instrument was validated through a pilot study involving 40 employees and demonstrated high reliability with a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.87. A total of 320 employees were sampled using multistage sampling techniques, combining purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling. Data analysis revealed that workplace wellness programmes significantly improved employee mental health (β range = 0.356–0.439, p = 0.000), employee mental health showed a strong positive correlation with productivity (r range = 0.587–0.654, p = 0.000), and wellness programmes significantly influenced productivity (β range = 0.395–0.479, p = 0.000). The study concluded that well-structured workplace wellness programmes are instrumental in enhancing mental health and productivity. It is recommended that manufacturing firms prioritise comprehensive wellness strategies and ensure managerial engagement to support employee participation and maximise programme effectiveness. Keywords: Workplace wellness, Employee mental health, Productivity, Manufacturing sector, Lagos State