Elaine Anne Hargreaves1, Kirsty Therese Hayr, Matthew Jenkins, Tracy Perry, Meredith Peddie. 1. School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Dr Hargreaves), Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Miss Hayr), School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand (Dr Jenkins), Division of Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Dr Perry) and Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Dr Peddie).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To understand the practicalities of undertaking 2 to 3 minutes of light to moderate intensity physical activity after every 30 minutes of prolonged sitting by examining barriers and facilitators. METHODS: Around 27 (n = 22 women) employees working in higher education who sat for greater than 5 hours during a work day participated in a focus group discussion. RESULTS: Through inductive thematic analysis, themes characterising workplace culture and having the knowledge (or not) of benefits were found to be a facilitator and a barrier. Additional barriers were a perceived reduction in work productivity and specific work tasks that precluded taking activity breaks. Extrinsic motivators and prompts were suggested to facilitate participation. CONCLUSIONS: Environmental and individual strategies are required to build capability, opportunity, and motivation for undertaking regular activity breaks and should inform the development of an ecologically valid workplace intervention.
OBJECTIVE: To understand the practicalities of undertaking 2 to 3 minutes of light to moderate intensity physical activity after every 30 minutes of prolonged sitting by examining barriers and facilitators. METHODS: Around 27 (n = 22 women) employees working in higher education who sat for greater than 5 hours during a work day participated in a focus group discussion. RESULTS: Through inductive thematic analysis, themes characterising workplace culture and having the knowledge (or not) of benefits were found to be a facilitator and a barrier. Additional barriers were a perceived reduction in work productivity and specific work tasks that precluded taking activity breaks. Extrinsic motivators and prompts were suggested to facilitate participation. CONCLUSIONS: Environmental and individual strategies are required to build capability, opportunity, and motivation for undertaking regular activity breaks and should inform the development of an ecologically valid workplace intervention.
Authors: Sophie E Carter; Richard Draijer; Joseph D Maxwell; Abigail S Morris; Scott J Pedersen; Lee E F Graves; Dick H J Thijssen; Nicola D Hopkins Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-12-01 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Meredith C Peddie; Chris Kessell; Tom Bergen; Travis D Gibbons; Holly A Campbell; James D Cotter; Nancy J Rehrer; Kate N Thomas Journal: PLoS One Date: 2021-01-04 Impact factor: 3.240