"Balancing work and movement": barriers and enablers for being physically active at Indian workplaces - findings from SMART STEP trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-communicable diseases are rising rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Reducing sedentary behavior (SB) and increasing physical activity (PA) offer numerous health benefits. Workplaces provide an ideal setting for promoting SB/PA interventions; however, understanding the barriers and enablers is crucial for optimizing these interventions in workplace environments.

Methods

Nested within a cluster randomised controlled trial (the SMART-STEP trial), the present study employed in-depth interviews with 16 office workers who have completed 24 weeks of two distinct (technology assisted and traditional) workplace SB/PA interventions. Using a deductive analysis, semi-structured interviews were administered to explore

SUBMITTER: Chandrasekaran B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438046 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature