Pharmaceutical workers' perceptions of physical activity and healthy eating: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The public health message 'move for health' is relevant given the high prevalence of insufficient physical activity, particularly in African countries. The call for behaviour modification including limiting unhealthy dietary patterns in these settings is therefore critical; however, there is limited knowledge on the adoption of health promotion strategies in the workplace. This study aimed to investigate workers' perceptions of physical activity and healthy eating.

Results

Five focus groups were conducted with 28 participants employed in a South African pharmaceutical manufacturing company to explore perceptions of physical activity and healthy eating. Results showed that two categories emerged: physical activity and unhealthy behaviours. Participants recognised th

SUBMITTER: Gradidge PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8425005 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature