Use of the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model to Pilot an Occupational Physical Activity Intervention: Tailored Through a...

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Behavioral Science
• Public Health Interventions

Background:

• Healthcare and social assistance workers face elevated obesity risks due to limited workplace health resources and low physical activity program participation.
• This demographic often experiences high levels of sedentary behavior, contributing to negative health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To apply the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model (PPM) for planning, implementing, and evaluating a pilot physical activity intervention named Project Move.
• To promote occupational physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviors among female healthcare and social assistance workers.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a community-based participatory research partnership to identify factors influencing physical activity.
• Applied the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model (PPM) to tailor and implement the 'Project Move' intervention.
• Leveraged partnership resources for intervention implementation and evaluation.

Main Results:

• Participants achieved an average of 7,000 steps/day at work after the 12-week intervention.
• Significant reductions in sitting time and positive shifts in health-related psychosocial measures were observed.
• The intervention demonstrated effectiveness in improving physical activity levels and reducing sedentary behavior.

Conclusions:

• The PRECEDE-PROCEED Model (PPM) is a feasible and effective approach for developing tailored interventions.
• Community-based participatory partnerships can successfully address occupational physical activity and sedentary behaviors in at-risk workforces.
• This pilot intervention shows promise for improving the health of female healthcare and social assistance workers.