A STUDY TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR AMONG EMPLOYEES WORKING IN A SELECTED AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY, KANCHIPURAM”.

Abstract

Quality of life (QoL) and health-seeking behavior play a crucial role in employee well-being, as they are shaped by physical, mental, and social health along with timely access to healthcare. Employees often face workplace stress, financial constraints, and lack of awareness, which delay healthcare-seeking and impact overall wellness. This study aimed to assess the QoL and health-seeking behavior of 270 employees at automotive company and to explore their association. Using WHOQOL-BREF and self-administered health-seeking behavior questionnaires, data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that 66.7% of employees had low health-seeking behavior, while 33.3% showed moderate levels. In terms of QoL, 51.9% reported good physical health, 41.1% moderate psychological health, 40.4% moderate social health, and 43% good environmental health. Overall, 53.7% had moderate QoL and 35.2% good QoL. The study concluded that low health-seeking behavior negatively affects QoL, with a mild but significant positive correlation (r = 0.353, p < 0.001), most strongly observed in the psychological domain. Promoting health awareness, proactive self-care, and accessible medical resources is essential to enhance employee well-being.