A Brief Participatory Workplace Intervention on Dietary Barriers and Healthy Eating Intentions Among Employees: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An unhealthy diet is a major modifiable risk factor for chronic disease, and workplace environments may pose specific barriers to healthy eating.

Methods

This single-arm, pre-post workplace intervention assessed short-term changes in perceived dietary barriers (primary outcome) and healthy eating intentions (secondary outcome) among school employees (n = 36; 83.3% women; mean age = 46.8 years). The 60 min participatory session integrated behavioral economics principles, practical nutrition exercises, and psychological strategies designed to enhance self-efficacy, optimism, and resilience.

Results

The total perceived barrier score decreased significantly (Δ = -1 [IQR -2 to 0]; the paired Wilcoxon signed-rank test = -4.689, p < 0.001, r =

SUBMITTER: Hyzy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610673 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature