Cristina M Caperchione1, Corneel Vandelanotte, Kelly Corry, Deborah Power, Nina Gill, Mitch J Duncan. 1. Faculty of Health, Human Performance Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia (Dr Caperchione), School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Norman Gardens, Queensland, Australia (Dr Vandelanotte, Ms Corry, Ms Power, Ms Gill), School of Medicine and Public Health and the Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia (Dr Duncan).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Despite the benefits associated with workplace health programs, many organizations are unable to offer them due to financial constraints. To address this barrier, the existing 10,000 Steps program trialed the 10,000 Steps Pedometer Microgrant Scheme. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of the Microgrant Scheme. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews with employee representatives (n = 19) were used to explore perceptions of the Microgrant Scheme. Thematic inductive analysis was conducted. RESULTS: Three main themes emerged: 1) the need for workplace initiatives to address health promotion issues (The Need); 2) the factors associated with the application and implementation process (The Process); and 3) employee and employer benefits associated with the Microgrant Scheme (The Outcomes). CONCLUSION: These findings highlight the potential utility of a Microgrant Scheme to extend the reach and long-term sustainability of workplace health promotion activities.
OBJECTIVE: Despite the benefits associated with workplace health programs, many organizations are unable to offer them due to financial constraints. To address this barrier, the existing 10,000 Steps program trialed the 10,000 Steps Pedometer Microgrant Scheme. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of the Microgrant Scheme. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews with employee representatives (n = 19) were used to explore perceptions of the Microgrant Scheme. Thematic inductive analysis was conducted. RESULTS: Three main themes emerged: 1) the need for workplace initiatives to address health promotion issues (The Need); 2) the factors associated with the application and implementation process (The Process); and 3) employee and employer benefits associated with the Microgrant Scheme (The Outcomes). CONCLUSION: These findings highlight the potential utility of a Microgrant Scheme to extend the reach and long-term sustainability of workplace health promotion activities.