"If money was no object": A qualitative study of South African university office workers' perceptions of using height-adjustable sit-stand desks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data from empirical investigations on the feasibility and acceptability of using sit-stand desks in an office-based setting in low- and middle-income settings are limited.

Objectives

To explore the perceptions of South African office workers towards using height-adjustable sit-stand desks to reduce sitting time during vocational hours.

Methods

Self-reported sedentary behaviour and in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in December 2020. Thematic content analysis approach was used to develop themes.

Results

Eleven office workers with a work-time sitting time of 8 (6-8) hours were interviewed (age 40.5 ± 12.6 years), most (91%) were female. The main themes emerged and included: overall impressions of the height-adjustable sit-stand desks;

SUBMITTER: Gradidge PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9924588 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature